280 results for 'purple coneflower'

    Origins of Plant Names(Post)

    Getting to the Root of Binomial Nomenclature One of the first things you will learn in an introductory Botany or Horticulture class is how plants are named. Plant taxonomy is the science th ...

    Annuals and Herbs that Attract Pollinators(Post)

    Annuals and Herbs that Attract Pollinators Now is the time to plant plants for pollinators! Annual plants offer bright, sunny color to attract pollinators to the garden. Herbs feed us w ...

    Weigela(Post)

    Weigela While there are endless possibilities with herbaceous perennials in the garden, don't forget the important role shrubs can play i ...

    Ask Annie- Why Aren't My Hydrangeas Blooming(Post)

    Why aren't my Hydrangeas blooming - When they are supposed to? -Emily in zone 4b Hi Emily- Sounds like you are experiencing a conundrum that has stumped many gardeners alike, especially here ...

    Hosta(Post)

    Hosta (Plantain Lily) A longstanding and familiar favorite, Hosta (HOSS-tuh), or plantain lily, of the Asparagus family, Asaparagaceae, offer an unrivaled variety of appearances fit for ...

    Grasses(Post)

    Perennial Grasses Grasses, all belonging to the grasses family, Poaceae, are a fantastic way to provide relief and variation in the lands ...

    Heuchera(Post)

    Heuchera (Coral Bells) Perennial gardening in the heat of summer is a breeze for the brightest of prairie gardens and the driest of rock ...

    Ask Annie- April Garden Checklist(Post)

    This week, we are going to start the 2026 growing season off with your April garden checklist. April is indeed a shoulder month- lots of prep, some planting, and plenty of just watching the weat ...

    Ask Annie- Choosing the Right Clematis for Your Garden(Post)

    What type of clematis is good for some sun but mostly shade? -Maryellen, Zone 5a Hey Maryellen, Thanks for giving me an excuse to talk about one of my all-time favorite perennial vines! Clematis ...

    Ask Annie- Assessing Winter Plant Damage(Post)

    How do I tell the difference between winter damage and plants that just haven’t woken up yet? -Ethan in zone 4a Hey Ethan- If some of your perennials look dead in April, you’re not a ...

    Carnivorous Plant Chat(Post)

    Weekly Plant Chat: Carnivorous Plants Hey Plant Friends! This week we are going to be talking about Carnivorous Plants. There are more than 600 species of carnivorous plants, making it ...

    Container Gardening for All Season Color(Post)

    Container gardens greet your guests, set the mood on the patio, and give us sunshine all season long – and aren’t we sooo ready. At Tonkadale, we are busy cooking up containers for your grab and go p ...

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