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Plant Spotlight: Heart-Leaved Pelargonium
Pelargoniums, often known as geraniums, are beloved by gardeners around the world, but their place of origin is rarely highlighted in retail spaces or gardening articles.
By Rupert Koopman -
Plant Spotlight: Sacred Lotus
Dive into the biology and cultural significance of these remarkable aquatic plants.
By Ashley Thuthao Keng Dam -
Plant Spotlight: The Pinkster Azalea
Explore the ecology and cultural legacy of the pinkster azalea, which shares its name with the oldest African American holiday.
By Georgia Silvera Seamans -
Witch-Hazels: Winter Flowers, Fall Foliage, and Lovely Form
Witch-hazels have a lovely natural form, smooth gray bark, and vibrant fall foliage. Maybe best of all, they have unusual, fragrant flowers that bloom when few other flowers do.
By Laura Powell -
Bluestar: A Native Perennial with Spring Flowers and Fall Color
A member of the Amsonia genus, bluestar looks lovely year round. Plant it in border, container, or rain garden. Butterflies and hummingbirds love it.
By Cayleb Long -
The Wonderful World of Calatheas
Calatheas can live in range of lighting conditions and are nontoxic to pets. They also have gorgeous leaves...that move!
By Michelle Inciarrano -
Sweet Woodruff: Shade-Loving Groundcover and Aromatic Herb
This dainty-looking groundcover is actually pretty tough. Its leaves can be uses to flavor May wine or punch.
By Joni Blackburn -
Asters: Stars of the Show in Fall
These hardy, sun-loving natives provide cool contrast to autumn foliage.
By Stephanie Cohen -
ZZ Plant: A Narrative Guide
Is this common office plant with a reputation for being "easy" interesting enough for a curious plant enthusiast?
By Lee Patrick -
Native Witch-Hazel
Witch-hazels flower when few other plants do, and there are two native species that make wonderful garden shrubs.
By Mariellé Anzelone
