Hardy Hibiscus-The Ultimate Tropical Feel Temperate Plant

If you are looking for a true tropical looking plant, then look no further than the Hardy Hibiscus.   While some mistake these for Rose of Sharon (they are related), these are a breed all onto themselves.  Unlike the Rose of Sharon, these hibiscii are die back perennials while the Rose of Sharon is a decidious [...]

Zone 7 Shade Perennial-Fernleaf Bleeding Heart

I have always seen this in the catalogs but never live and in person, so I figured the bleeding heart name was more of a metaphor than anything else. That is until I visited a nursery some time ago where they had several examples of this plant and I was shocked [...]

Zone 7 Shade Bush - Hardy Azalea

If you are looking for a flowering shrub or bush for your zone 7 partial shade area, then consider the Hardy Azalea. The Hardy Azalea comes in a variety of colors, is relatively easy to grow, blooms profusely from spring to early summer and has a spread and height of about 4-6 [...]