Monkshood, a common flowering plant often found along hiking trails in Chugach State Park and throughout Alaska, has been blooming in particular abundance this year, botanists say. The purple blossoms ...

Nature has always taught us that beauty can sometimes be dangerous, so to assume that everything that grows from the earth is harmless is simply unwise. Monkshood flowers (Aconitum napellus) are a ...

Wildflowers are blanketing the mountains. But some of the most resplendent of these plants are also among the most poisonous. Most shown below have dangerous effects on heart rhythm and breathing that ...

Roses have a reputation for being a little fussy and petunias need frequent deadheading and regular watering to keep them looking lush. But while these ornamentals can be managed with proper care, ...

Some of the best surprises in the autumn garden come in tiny packages. One such delight is a small sedum (Sedum sieboldii) called October daphne. Throughout the summer, the scalloped blue-green ...

Many homeowners love the idea of adding a variety of lovely flowers and plants in their backyard to beautify the space and create a peaceful place to relax. You may add the plants yourself, or they ...