One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include azalea, redbud, Lenten rose, peony, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower and savory calamint. A common name ...

WHAT: Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm, also known as Goldsturm coneflower, is a native North American perennial. The golden daisies with dark brown centers stand upright and make wonderful cut flowers.

Paying homage to September and the arrival of a personal favourite... SOME people dare to regard Lughnasa, the ancient Gaelic festival in early August marking the beginning of the harvest season, as ...

SOME plants just have what it takes to become a popular garden flower. It must be easy to grow, not fussy about soil, robust when it comes harsh weather, pest and disease resistant, and most important ...

September arrived and the sky didn’t fall in. As per usual, we quickly get accustomed to summer’s passing and instead focus on living in the autumnal moment. Easing into a new season is made all the ...

Someone gave the Rudbeckia growth hormones. Or so it seems when you see Rudbeckia 'Autumn Sun,' a perennial that grows up to 5 feet high -- yet stays dramatically thin. We are by now quite accustomed ...