Blue-flowering Corydalis, related to poppies, is among the most attractive of spring-blooming perennials. The botanical name means crested lark and refers to the birdlike appearance of the attractive ...

The key to beautiful blooms is planning ahead of time. Fact checked by Jillian Dara Peonies are a garden staple in the South. The shrubs unfurl their petals around Mother's Day, adding romance to ...

Q:How do tree peonies fare in San Francisco? I have recently purchased a tree peony and planted it in a well-drained, morning-sun location in my area of the Craggs Court Community Garden. This garden ...

Every third garden, it seems, has herbaceous peonies, but you could go from one end of any town to the other and never see a tree peony. Their scarcity is due at least in part to some myths and ...

IT’S NOT SURPRISING that tree peonies are the national flower of China. The magnificent flowers can be as big as dinner plates. They come in a wide variety of vibrant colors, and many are fragrant.

Q. When and how should I prune my tree peony? — Sheila in Shokan A. Tree peony has a growth cycle very different from other plants. As the Chinese saying goes, "Grow the aboveground parts in the ...