West Coast natives: The blue flowers of drought-tolerant ceanothus draw the eye and help support local wildlife too

Get a jump on spring with a fragrant pot of paperwhites and other bulbs indoors

Get connoisseur cred and unique blooms with this uncommon plant. Bonus assets: It’s low maintenance and drought tolerant

Bees gather nectar from this North American native while you’ll appreciate its unthirsty nature and soil tolerance

Plant wild white indigo in central and southeastern U.S. gardens for its large white flower heads and early-spring interest

Cup plant provides structure, cover, food and water to help attract and sustain wildlife in the eastern North American garden

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Tough as nails, drought loving, a deep fall bloomer ... this aster is a champ in sunny gardens

Want fall color but not a big water bill? Consider these not-too-thirsty fall bloomers

Billowy blooms and rare fragrances will make you wonder how these flowering trees could ever have been underused in landscapes