Wisteria(Post)

    Wisteria (American Wisteria)  Providing aesthetic charm, supporting pollinators, and adding sweet fragrance to outdoor spaces, Wisteria is a breathtaking flowering vine that’s perfect fo

    Aralia(Post)

    Aralia cordata (Spikenard)  If you're looking for a bold, dramatic plant for your shade garden, Aralia cordata, commonly known as Japanese Spikenard, will thrill even the most seasoned ga

    Perennials for Mid-Season Color(Post)

    Perennials for Mid-Season Color If you've been hanging around here awhile, you' e heard us talk about planting a garden with continuous color. Not only does this provide interest, beauty

    Gaillardia(Post)

    Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)  Attracting butterflies, bees, and birds, Gaillardia, commonly referred to as Blanket Flower, blooms with large daisy-like flowers in brilliant shades of red,

    Hypericum(Post)

    Hypericum (St. John's Wort)  Easy to grow, drought tolerant, and charming flowers are just a few reasons to love Hypericum. Commonly known as St. John’s Wort, Hypericum is a member of th

    Polemonium(Post)

    Polemonium (Jacob's Ladder) The only thing better than an elegant and bright spring bloomer is one that provides season-long foliage inter

    Scabiosa(Post)

    Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower) The pursuit of consistent, lasting color is one of the most enjoyable challenges to tackle in perennial garde

    Sisyrinchium(Post)

    Sisyrinchium (Blue-eyed Grass)  Dainty clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of blue and violet sit atop the narrow grass-like leaves of Sisyrinchium angustifolium, commonly called B

    Gardening in the Shade with Perennials(Post)

    Shade gardening comes with some distinct challenges, including a perceived lack of interesting plants to choose from. Gardening with perennials in the shade is more than just Hostas. But Hostas are

    Lupinus(Post)

    Lupinus (Lupine) A breathtaking late spring perennial, Lupinus (loo-PY-nus) or Lupine (loo-pin), of the legume or pea family, Fabaceae, is

    Symphoricarpos(Post)

    Symphoricarpos (Coralberry)  Captivating bell-shaped flowers in summer that change over to playful candy-colored berries in fall, Symphoricarpos, commonly referred to as Coralberry or Sn

    Educational Resources Available at Tonkadale(Post)

    Educational Resources Available at Tonkadale At Tonkadale, your success with plants and gardening is the core of what we do. And with so much plant knowledge and experience we are well e