Spider Lilies are not true lilies but actually belong to the Amaryllis family. Their large blooms have curled petals that give them a spidery appearance. The flowers appear in the fall and the foliage persists throughout the winter. (more…)
Lily-of-the-Valley offers you lovely groundcover for a shady area. Its bell-shaped flowers dangle daintily from 4-6 inch stems during the springtime. The blooms come in either white or ping with tiny orange to red berries. Throughout the growing season, Lily-of-the-Valley provides a wonderful carpet of green. (more…)
A great way to brighten up a shady spot in your garden is with Scillas. Their flowers range in shade from blue to pink. They form small bell shaped blooms and sit above strap like leaves. Scillas will rapidly spread to create a carpet of color. (more…)
Fritillaries can be as amusing as the checkered lilies or as formal as the Crown Imperials. Fritillaries have hanging blooms that add an elegance to any garden. Ranging in color from checkered mauve to pure white Fritillaries can be a few inches or several feet tall. (more…)
This site tells you “all you need to know†to design, grow and maintain a beautiful garden. It covers all zones around the country. We hope you find some of these ideas fun and useful!
Happy Gardening!
- Emma