For these perennials, fall division comes with substantial risks, including the inability to endure cold weather and fight off disease right after division.

An interesting and well-behaved perennial, the balloon flower, Platycodon grandiflorus, acquired its common name due to the resemblance of its buds to a hot air balloon. Before its buds unfold and ...

Fall is the season to invest in perennials that last, and these striking purple blooms are ready to transform your garden into something unforgettable.

Q I'd appreciate it if you would identify this plant for us. This is its third year and the last two it has come up from the roots. Is it sometimes called a "balloon plant"? A The plant in question is ...