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Flowers and PlantsHollyhocks Bring Wildlife and Old-Fashioned Beauty to the Garden
Tall spikes of dramatic flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsFuchsia Brightens Shady Gardens
Loved by hummingbirds, colorful fuchsia hybrids add interest — and tropical flair — to cool spots in the garden
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsFor Prairie-Style Charm, Plant a Beautiful Coneflower
See why this U.S. native bloomer is once again finding a place in the perennial garden
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsGardenias Fill Gardens With Fragrance and Charm
These sweet-smelling, warm-weather-loving evergreens are the go-to flower for Southern gardeners and belles
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsGive Your Summer Garden Tropical Flair With Mandevilla
Plant this fast-growing vine in the ground or a container for beautiful and abundant blooms
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsSpring Is the Season for Sweet Violets
These delicate old-fashioned plants will nestle nicely into a shady spot in your landscape or rock garden
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsSpectacular Blooms Distinguish the Common Lilac Bush
Don’t let the name fool you. There’s nothing ordinary about the blooms this centuries-long favorite produces
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsCreate a Meadow Effect With ‘Moonbeam’ Coreopsis
This easy-care perennial will make itself at home in any garden
Full StoryGardening GuidesPerk Up Your Winter Garden With Beautiful Hellebores
These colorful flowers are lovely and reliable additions to a woodland garden
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsInvite Hummingbirds and Native Bees With These Spiky Pink Flowers
Plant Palmer’s penstemon, or Penstemon palmeri, in the western U.S. for fragrant spring and summer blossoms
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsGrow a Brilliant Seasonal Screen and Feed the Birds With Woodbine
Plant this fast-growing vine to green up a blank spot, add fall color and offer berries for birds
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