HOMESTEAD HOW-TO
Poppy anemones are a common sight in cut flower arrangements, but they also grow well as part of an ornamental border.
Striped squill is a low-maintenance bulb that grows well in rock gardens and borders, producing a delightful display of delicate, striped blooms in early spring.
Glory-of-the-Snow forms a dense mat of low-growing foliage topped with delicate star-shaped flowers that provide a welcome splash of early-season color.
This variety of iris blooms exceptionally early in the spring, adding a splash of bold color as winter fades. Netted irises do particularly well in rock gardens and containers.
Violas are cool-weather flowering plants with edible flowers and surprisingly good frost tolerance. They self-seed readily.
Grecian windflowers are low-growing and ideal for planting under larger bulbs. Their daisy-like flowers add color to shady spots and attract beneficial pollinators to your garden.