These flowers thrive in full sun with moderate to regular water, though they can tolerate drought conditions. When you plant them, keep in mind that they require well-drained soil and will not thrive ...

This is one part in a weekly series featuring the UC Davis Arboretum’s “Garden Gems” series – 45 can’t-fail, easy-care, low-water plants well adapted to our region and that add sparkle to ...

The pretty blue flowers of wild scabious have been in flower for a couple of weeks and still have more time to go. There are three kinds of wild scabious, all with faded blue pincushion flowers. These ...

• Start seeds of spring and summer vegetables: beets, broccoli, chard, carrots, squash, tomato, peppers, watermelon, pumpkins, and others. Use the pots you sterilized for this purpose last month. • ...

Savvy gardeners still have flower beds brimming with stunning blooms from the summer well into the fall. From pincushion flowers to dahlias to classic mums, there are plenty of flowers you can enjoy ...

Scabiosa, also known as pincushion flower, is one of the most delightful perennials in the cottage garden. As a member of the honeysuckle family, it’s native to parts of Europe, Asia and Africa and is ...

Growth habit: A low-growing evergreen perennial, treated as an annual in Florida; forms a rosette of foliage up to 10 inches tall and wide; flower stalks are leafless and grow to 18 inches tall. The ...

Pincushion flowers, or scabiosa – a staple in Victorian gardens – have been a favorite here in Redlands since the late 1800s. These beauties can bloom all summer and remind one of pearl-headed pins ...