Flowers

Grow these bloomers to perfume your garden—and your home Photo by Doreen L. Wynja; written by Kathleen N. Brenzel Lilac (Syringa x ‘Declaration’) Star-shaped reddish […]

Incorporating plants native to your climate means less water, less maintenance, and more wildlife. Here are our top picks around the West Thomas J. Story […]

Plant these drought-friendly flowers for lasting color with low environmental impact Spider Lily (Hymenocallis harrisiana) This easy-to-grow bulb makes a great border plant and is […]

Add a touch of color to the garden with these low-maintenance flowers ‘Mönch’ aster (Aster frikartii ‘Mönch’) Looking for plumes of purple in your garden? […]

Brighten up your garden with these beloved bulbs Iris ‘On the Edge’ (Iris douglasiana ‘On the Edge’) Native to Oregon and California’s central coast, these […]

Full of charm, these gorgeous annuals bring color and character to the garden Danebrog poppy (Papaver hydbridum) This poppy boasts fringe-like, red and white petals, […]

Grow these vibrant vines over verandas and archways for year-round color ‘Camarillo Fiesta’ (Bougainvillea ‘Camarillo Fiesta’) This vigorous climber may come with thorns, but makes […]

Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Johanna […]

Brighten gray, drizzly days with the West’s best cool-season flowers Photo by Kimberly Navabpour Great plants for fall and winter color Cool-season flowers bring a […]

Add heat-tolerant flowers and features to your yard and enjoy their beauty all summer Thomas J. Story Jerusalem sage (Phlomis fruticosa) Tall stems of these […]