Sunflowers are gorgeous native plants that can grow to amazing heights in a single year. But are sunflowers perennials that will come back after the winter? That depends on which sunflower you’re ...

When you hear the word sunflowers, the cheerful, familiar, large yellow blooms of the annual sunflowers come to mind (Helianthus annuus). These vibrant, happy flowers are annuals and are derived from ...

The vibrant petals and towering stalks of sunflowers make a major statement in any landscape. Pairing them with the right companion plants creates a garden that flourishes via natural compatibility.

Swamp sunflowers are tall, native perennials with bright yellow flowers that attract pollinators. Perennial salvias, like Mexican bush sage, are heat-tolerant and provide nectar for bees and ...

John Nelson Features Columnist Jun 22, 2024 Jun 22, 2024 John Nelson is the retired curator of the Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in the Department of Biological Sciences. As a public ...

Gardening can be a breeze if you choose plants well-adapted to your location. In fact, one of the easiest ways to prevent summer heat from ruining your flower garden is to plant species that come with ...

Everyone knows that gold is king of fall colors in Colorado. Nothing says autumn like a splash of sunny lemon, just like the hillsides covered with aspen leaves quaking in the breeze. In my yard, the ...

Winter pansies, also known as ice pansies, are a favorite in the Southern garden for a reason: They can stand downright ...

As summer winds down, you'll have noticed an uptick in the availability of pumpkins, gourds, and chrysanthemums (or mums) in garden centers, nurseries, or the box retailers you purchase from. And ...

You won't start seeing those beautiful sunflowers in bloom for a couple more months in Wisconsin, but if you're growing your own you might want to get started on planting now. Here's what you should ...