A gorgeous evergreen that forms beautiful, double-cup-shaped purple-to-black blooms, this hellebore (Helleborus) variety grows in a bushy, upright clump. "Black flowers are often hard to photograph ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your dream garden! Believe it or not, numerous flowers actually thrive in the ...

Although the best perennials for shade tend to be spring and early-summer bloomers, there are exceptions. This means it's likely you’ll be able to keep even your most shadowy garden patch in flower ...

The best perennials for shade can brighten up your garden without bright light, making these blooms the perfect solution for an outdoor space with little to no sunlight. Whether your outdoor space is ...

Plants differ in their adaptability to different growing conditions. Sunshine is one of the most significant factors. We often think of light as being either sunny or shady, but, in fact, there are ...

If you’ve been searching for a fresh, reliable addition to your shade garden in 2025, you’re not alone. Gardeners everywhere are excited about a new perennial that combines beauty with hardiness, ...

The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Blackhawks big bluestem, a cultivar of one of the dominant grasses of the North ...

Mother’s Day is a milestone that arrives at the same time as the historic no-more-chance-of-frost date in southcentral Pennsylvania, when it’s “safe” to plant the summer annuals and warm-weather ...

Plants grow in environments where the availability of light fluctuates quickly and drastically, for example from the shade of clouds passing overhead or of leaves on overhanging trees blowing in the ...