This fall purple-bloomer is one of the showiest native asters yet: George’s Plant Pick of the Week
* Where to use: Like most asters, ‘Grape Crush’ is a sun-lover that does best in damp, well-drained soil, although it’s a ...
Is that a ‘Quercus macrocarpa’ in the yard? Here’s how the humble oak got a cool name
In the 1700s, a young botanist scandalized some by discussing “birds and bees” of pollination, and awarding Latin names to ...
This purple flower is a star of autumn in Texas landscapes. Here’s how to care for it
Fall asters are long-lived perennials. The plants die to the ground soon after they finish blooming. Trim the spent stems ...
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Selby Gardens goes purple with annual orchid show
PURPLE!, continuing despite the impacts of Hurricane Milton, highlights an significant color of the plant world.