Peony Varieties

Herbaceous Peonies

I took this photo of my neighbor’s peony plant.   I usually just call them peonies, but technically they are Herbaceous Peonies.  I am making the distinction because there are two other varieties of peonies. Features: 1) The peony blooms that I see in Pittsburgh are typically pink, light pink and white.  They also come in […]

Daylily Varieties

Stella d’Oro Daylily

These pretty daylilies are doing really well this year.  The deer haven’t eaten them! 1) This daylily has pretty yellow blooms and thin green leaves. 2) Stella d’Oro Daylilies enjoy full to part sun. 3) Butterflies like this daylily. 4) Since deer like daylilies too, spray them periodically with a product like Liquid Fence. 5) […]

Snapdragon Varieties

Magic Carpet Snapdragons

I always purchase the Magic Carpet Snapdragons because they are so pretty and dainty.  Here are my favorite features. . . Features: 1) So pretty in shades of pink, yellow, red, and white. 2) Magic Carpet Snapdragons grow up to 8 inches high and 4 inches wide! 3) While they love full sun in the […]