liatris in mid-summer. They come in different forms, too: bulbs and corms, which look like tiny spiders. Peonies and poppies arrive as bare roots, and irises arrive as tubers. Each gets planted ...

For those looking to plant some bulbs now and get a head start on spring, t's important to know what you can and can't plant ...

An interesting fact about this plant is that it flowers differently from most other spike-type plants. Liatris starts flowering at the top of the plant and moves down. Most spiked flowers start at ...

There are lots of hardy plants that will burst into colour from March through to May in your garden, but they need to be ...

Liatris, the hardy perennials native to North America, which are perfect for inviting wildlife into your garden. "These plants are great for attracting wildlife, such as butterflies and bees ...

From resilient lilies to wildlife-friendly liatris, gardeners are being advised on the best bulbs to plant now for a colourful and thriving garden later. Fiona Jenkins, a gardening expert from ...

For those who have an interest in either finding flowers that are very good for attracting butterflies in general (and Monarchs especially), or are interested in growing more flowers that are ...

Potted bulbs can later be planted in borders once they're established." Next on her list is Liatris. Liatris, a robust type of herbaceous perennial that's perfect for drawing wildlife like ...