Also called hellebore, Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) will do best in a location protected from cold winter winds. A dependable choice for part to full shade, Lenten rose will be a long-term ...

A gorgeous evergreen that forms beautiful, double-cup-shaped purple-to-black blooms, this hellebore (Helleborus) variety grows in a bushy, upright clump. "Black flowers are often hard to photograph ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your dream garden! Believe it or not, numerous flowers actually thrive in the ...

What do you do when there’s more shade and shadow than sunshine in your garden? While your plant selections will likely differ from those chosen for a sunny spot, there are still plenty of beautiful ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Shady spots in a garden or yard can be a real pain. While the sunny areas may be bursting with ...

From frothy seedheads to swaying stems to spikey clumps of foliage, ornamental grasses offer loads of winter interest. Call on large upright grasses, such as the native big bluestem, as well as ...

I love blooming plants. The more colorful, prolific bloomers they are, the better. The thought of perennials conjures visions of multicolored, vibrant, full sun flowers that bloom unapologetically ...