By Peggy Deland
Azaleas are a type of rhododendron grown for their brightly colored flowers. They are exceptionally long-lived plants. Some azaleas in Japan are over 100 years old and look more like small trees than a plant usually found in a flowerbed. A few have trunks that are 12 inches or more in diameter. Azaleas grow best in acidic soil, in growing zones 7 through 9. Hardy varieties can survive as far...
By Peggy Deland
Black-eyed susans are common wildflowers in the United States; they are often regarded as weeds because they spread easily and compete aggressively for land. Several varieties are readily available. They range in size from 18 inches up to 9 feet high. The Black-eyed susan is a hardy, yet short-lived perennial that readily self-seeds and requires little care. They start easily from seed planted...
By Rica Lewis
Tiger lilies and day lilies are commonly confused, but they have notable differences. The vast differences begin with their origins: while day lilies are of Asian descent, the tiger lily is known as a "true lily." Both flowers, however, are popular orange plants that add beauty and grace to any garden. One of the most basic differences between a tiger lily and a day lily is the...