Growing in sun or shade, myrtle (Myrtus) is a drought-tolerant shrub that does best in temperate climes. A deer- and disease-resistant plant, some species can grow to be 8 to 12 feet high and make ...

This herbaceous perennial can tolerate partial, dappled, or even deep shade, and it spreads to make itself an effective ...

This plant enjoys moist, well-drained, soil in filtered shade. Combine it with other native shade plants or use it as a mixed border plant. It’s especially showy when planted en masse.

Anise hyssop brings all the pollinators to the yard, but to make the most of this spring and fall bloomer, add companion ...

Filtered shade (from pine trees and deciduous trees) is perfect for camelias, fringe trees, redbud trees, Asiatic azaleas and bulbs like Narcissus and Lycoris. The typical idea of a Southern ...

This summer is so hot, but there's no reason why our plants need to suffer, too. Here's what you can do to care for them ...

Plant wild hyacinth in humus-rich soil in full sun to part shade. This is a beautiful perennial that has fragrant, airy spikes of lovely white to soft lavender-blue flowers which bloom ...

Salvias. Everybody goes ga-ga over red salvias. Autumn sage (which blooms from February through November) is most commonly ...

Partial-sun plants enjoy three to six hours of sun, but not a full day of it. The sun/shade distinction is also an indicator of the plant’s tolerance for heat and its ability to withstand dry ...

Another good eastern North American native dry shade plant is bottlebrush buckeye, Aesculus parviflora. A shrubby cousin of the better-known Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra), this one forms a large, ...

Wondering if you've missed the boat on summer planting? Here are eight perennials that you can still plant in July.

Four to eight hours or less of sun is considered shady and can be full or dense shade, part shade, or light-filtered shade. Plant labels and descriptions usually give the amount of sun needed.