Fall garden color in this area often is non-existent but goldenrod is an underused and often misunderstood perennial. It is commonly seen growing along roadsides or in ditches, and as many as 125 ...

By Nancy Brachey nbrachey@charlotteobserver.com July 29, 2017 6:26 AM ORDER REPRINT → Leadwort produces lovely blue flowers in late summer and makes a good companion for yellow flowers such as ...

They are goldenrod, which has gained prominence as a garden flower in recent years, and Russian sage, a misty lavender plant. Both will help beds: Russian sage, from now and for many weeks ahead ...