Green Dragon is a unique perennial that would make an excellent choice for shaded woodland gardens. The foliage of this plant is rather exotic-looking. The leaflets can get rather large, reaching more than a foot across mature plants.  The wildflower naturally occurs in rich, moist woodlands along streams or riverbanks. Plant Green dragon in a […]

Groundsel is an annual weed of cultivated or disturbed ground, popping up along field edges, roadside verges and on waste ground. Branched stems lead to open clusters of yellow flowers that can be seen most of the year, and turn to white, fluffy seed heads.  Although common groundsel grows best in moist, fertile soil, it […]

Harebell is a delicate beauty with small blue-violet bell-shaped flowers that nod from the tips of slender stems, blooming in spurts from summer to fall. Rosettes of rounded basal leaves wither early after sending up clusters of wiry stems with long, narrow foliage.  The slender flowering stems can rise to 12 inches, often becoming so […]

Hazels are instantly recognisable for their bright, pollen-clad catkins dangling from bare stems, which light up countryside and gardens alike amid the late winter gloom.  All hazels are deciduous, but within that, they are incredibly versatile. Many have a graceful arching form from coppicing, while some have unique corkscrew stems, and others have striking purple […]

Winter heath is a vigorous evergreen shrub of trailing habit with masses of urn-shaped, pure pink flowers borne in one-sided racemes from mid-winter to early spring. They beautifully smother the needle-like, mid-green foliage, which emerges bronze. It is great at providing winter color; this low-growing, evergreen shrub creates an excellent ground cover for sunny locations […]

With masses of large, pale rose-pink flowers over a long blooming season, the award-winning Erica cinerea ‘Pink Ice’ is a real standout! Native to western Europe and southwestern Norway, this dwarf, low-growing, evergreen shrub creates a colorful mat of dark green foliage that gets profusely covered with clear pink, bell-shaped flowers in racemes from early […]

Helenium is a flowering plant known for its bright and colorful blooms. It belongs to the daisy family and is native to North and Central America. The flowers usually appear in shades of yellow, orange, red, and bronze, making gardens look attractive during late summer and autumn. Helenium grows best in full sunlight and well-drained, […]

Heliotrope is a beautiful flowering plant known for its clusters of small, fragrant flowers. It is native to South America and belongs to the borage family. The flowers are usually purple, blue, white, or lavender and have a sweet vanilla-like scent. Heliotrope is often grown in gardens and containers for its attractive appearance and pleasant […]

Hellebore is a charming perennial plant known for its elegance, cup-shaped blooms that brighten any garden. It belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) and is native to parts of Europe and western Asia. Hellebore flowers come in beautiful shades of white, pink, and purple, adding color to the beautiful landscape.  It thrives in partial shade […]

Hepatica is a small woodland perennial famous for its delicate blooms that appear at the very beginning of spring. A member of the Ranunculaceae family, this hardy plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Its daisy-like flowers come in shades of blue, lavender, pink, purple, and white.  These plants prefer cool, partially shaded […]

Hibiscus is a tropical flowering plant admired for its large, showy blooms and lush green foliage. Belonging to the mallow family, it is native to warm regions worldwide and is widely grown for its ornamental appeal.  The flowers are available in a wide range of colors, including red, pink, yellow, orange, white, and purple. It […]

Holly is an evergreen shrub valued for its glossy leaves, delicate flowers, and colorful berries that provide year-round interest. Native to parts of Europe, Asia, North America, and North Africa, holly plants produce a cluster of small white or creamy flowers during the late spring.  The blooms are followed by bright red and orange berries […]

Hollyhock is a classic cottage garden plant known for its tall stems covered with large, colorful blooms. A member of the mallow family, it is native to Asia and Europe and has long been cherished for its charm in gardens. Its flowers come in a wide range of shades, including pink, red, yellow, white, purple, […]

Honesty is a charming biennial plant admired for its fragrant spring flowers and distinctive, translucent seed pods that add beauty long after the blooms have faded. Native to southeastern Europe and western Asia, it belongs to the mustard family and is often grown for its colorful blooms.  The flower appears in shades of purple, pink, […]

Honeysuckle is a vigorous flowering know for its sweet fragrance and clusters of tubular blooms. Native to parts of Europe, Asia, and North America, this attractive plant is often grown to cover fences and garden walls. Its flowers appear in shades of white, yellow, pink, red, and orange.  It thrives in full sun to partial […]