Nodding red blooms, glittery effervescent seed heads and a tough-as-nails constitution make prairie smoke a winning ground cover

This drought-tolerant perennial hides a secret, but the delicate beauty it brings to desert landscapes is no surprise

Bright spring foliage, pretty summer flowers, white berries in winter ... Symphoricarpos albus is a sight to behold in every season

Increase monarch butterfly populations in California by planting stunning native milkweeds

With bold purple flowers easily accessible to pollinators, New England aster offers loads of interest in the autumn garden

Give your garden show-worthy style with these plants beloved by top designers

Masses of cheerful golden flowers belie the tough nature of this highly drought-tolerant shrub

Enjoy the amazing flowers and edible fruit of U.S. native Passiflora incarnata (also known as maypop) — the butterflies sure do

It’s highly adaptable, suppresses weeds, reduces erosion and provide weeks of bright flowers. Just watch for invasiveness

With better resistance and fewer demands, these garden beauties are worth a spot on your wish list