These zone 8b plants add color to your spring and summer gardens. Learn which perennials are best as ground covers, shade plants, or edging plants.

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Looking for a durable, low-maintenance garden border? Consider this mix of drought-resistant, largely pest-free plants for a lasting solution.

Ornamental Grass Seeds,Hordeum jubatum ,Squirrel-tail Grass,Foxtail Barley 200 seeds BLOOM TIME: SpringHARDINESS ZONE: 3 - 8PLANT HEIGHT: 12 - 18" . . . PLANT SPACING: 12 - 24"LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun . . . SOIL/WATER: DryYou can tell from the pictures how this plant got its name! The seed heads turn from purple to a silvery white in fall and are great for dried arrangements.foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum) - If you like native ornamental grasses, try growing Foxtail Barley grass seeds. It is also commonly called Squirrel Tail Grass, and it prefers full sun and moist to dry conditions. In the wild, Hordeum jubatum Foxtail Barley can be found growing along the edges of marshes, poorly drained fields, pastures, and gravelly areas along roads and railroads. It even tolerates salt, but it cannot compete well with taller vegetation. Hordeum jubatum has gained popularity as an ornamental grass because of its highly attractive flower heads.How To Grow Foxtail Barley Seeds: The ornamental grass seeds can be started directly outdoors in spring once frost danger has passed. Prepare a weed free seedbed. Foxtail Barley is known to self-sow easily, but it is shallow-rooted making unwanted seedlings easy to pull and remove.Grass SpecificationsSeason: PerennialUSDA Zones: 4 - 10Height: 20 inchesFoliage Color: GreenFlower Color: White to pinkSoil Requirement: Tolerates a wide range of soil conditionsEnvironment: Full sun to partial shadePlanting DirectionsTemperature: 70Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 daysLight Required: YesDepth: Surface sow and then light cover no more than 1/8th inchSowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plantMoisture: Keep seeds moist until germinationPlant Spacing: 18 inchesMaterials: Ornamental Grass,Hordeum jubatum,Squirreltail,grass seeds,Organic,Heirloom Select your desired size and color from the available option

These native plants help keep your gardening looking good through the seasons.

With big creamy-yellow flowers, Erythronium 'Pagoda' (Dog Tooth Violet) is an outstanding addition to shady gardens. Vigorous, this spring perennial features up to 10 nodding lily-like flowers per stem, 2 in. wide (5 cm), with elegantly recurved, pointed petals in mid to late spring. They rise well above the foliage of rich green, glossy leaves, mottled with brown or bronze markings. The rosette of leaves emerges in early spring and grows from long, tooth-like bulbs, before dying back soon after flowering.

See the variety of foxgloves available before choosing this beautiful biennial for your own garden.

Hostas are easy-care perennials for shade gardens. Here are 26 of the best hosta varieties to plant in your yard.

Highly robust and vigorous, Anemone x hybrida 'Robustissima' is a sensational Japanese Anemone with single, soft pink cup-shaped blossoms borne on reddish stems. Dancing and swaying in the breeze, the eye-catching 5-petalled blossoms are gracefully carried on wiry reddish stems above mounds of divided, grape-like, dark green foliage.

Discover 15 stunning Hosta Landscaping Ideas to transform your garden into a lush retreat. Click to explore creative ways to elevate your outdoor space!

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Kangaroo Paw, Anigozanthos: "Bizarre Beauty" If you're not familiar with this unique looking plant, then consider this your lucky day. This relatively rece

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The California fuchsia is a low growing perennial plant with striking summertime flowering character. It is native to many dry habitats throughout California, particularly in sage scrub and chaparral environments. Distinctive gray-green leaves are covered with fine hairs; flowers are primarily scarlet to orange-red. Flowering occurs in mid to late summer and continues into fall, […]

Here are the best perennials to make your garden shine!

Linaria purpurea 'Springside White' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant. CHARACTERISTICS OF Linaria purpurea 'Springside White' Plant type: perennial Plant family: plantaginaceae Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN tall Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer Uses: cottage garden, self-sowing GROWING CONDITIONS for Linaria purpurea 'Springside White' USDA Zones: 5a - 10b Sun exposure: sun Watering frequency: regular - low Resistant to: heat Soil needs: well-drained

Are you planning to create a cottage garden design in your space? Well, I am and, I recently replanted my gardens with perennials that I believe will look

First, What is a companion plant? Plant society members often think of their ‘pet’ plants as the stars of any border: flowering perennials, shrubs, trees and climbing plants that are gu…

Does lavender come back every year? Whether lavender dies in the winter depends on your climate and the type of lavender plants you grow. Many varieties survive the winter as perennial plants. In certain climates, lavender grows better as an annual.

Silvery, aromatic foliage is finely textured with silky pubescence. An excellent accent for borders, herb and cottage gardens. Stunning when planted en masse, where it will provide a wonderful contrast to plants with green foliage or vibrant flowers. Thrives in cool summer areas. Non-invasive. An herbaceous perennial.

Learn how to grow chives, a long-lived herb that grows well in an herb garden or in pots.

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Most gardeners are familiar with daylilies, peonies, hostas, and iris, but other perennials can add color and interest.

Astilbes can brighten up your shade garden and are even low-maintenance! Learn what they need to thrive in order to grow in your garden all Summer long!

Gardening in shade can be challenging, but doesn’t have to also be frustrating! Turn your shady areas into colorful showpieces by following our easy tips.

Soggy spots aren't a problem for these perennial plants that like wet soil. Plant them in your dampest spots for added color.

A fuss-free perennial garden plan doesn't have to be boring. Keep the color coming all season long with this easy-care design.

These bulb garden design tips will bring tons of color to your yard or patio.