and well-draining soil allows hostas to get the moisture they need. Access to water and good drainage is important to help all shade perennials thrive and look their best. Lungwort is a somewhat ...
My Russian sages ( Perovskia —which by the way are not from Russia or in the sage family) were still sporting silver leaves and about half of their tall, arching sprays of teensy lavender flower ...
Some types of perennials, including hosta, do not have sturdy stems, and quickly turn to mush after a few hard freezes. Hosta, daylilies and iris are best cut back in fall to an inch or so above ...