Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Varieties of sedum are practically perfect plants. They look good from the moment their flowers emerge from the soil in spring and ...
The balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) is an herbaceous perennial that emerges in late spring. Its common name comes from the unopened flower buds, which resemble inflated balloons. The ...
DEAR JESSICA: I planted this flower at least 15 years ago thinking it was an annual. We have landscaped, sprayed it with weed killer thinking it was a weed and covered it with rocks -- and it keeps ...
A long-lived perennial that's somewhat uncommon in Central Florida is balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) from East Asia. Ranging from 1 foot to several feet tall depending on variety, balloon ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette: IN THE GARDEN: "Balloons" on perennial platycodon should open into flowers in summer
Q I'd appreciate it if you would identify this plant for us. This is its third year and the last two it has come up from the roots. Is it sometimes called a "balloon plant"? A The plant in question is ...
IN THE GARDEN: "Balloons" on perennial platycodon should open into flowers in summer
Although the Latin botanical names are the best way to talk about flowers, since common names vary so widely, some common names are still a lot of fun and definitely worth knowing. Balloon flower ...
Does anyone know of a eastern tree, suitable for zone 6, that has an interesting winter silhouette? I like the look of a black gum a few streets over, but I want to make sure that I do't over-look any other, possibly nicer ones, as this will probably be the last tree I ever plant. Thanks.