Indiana has rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but the ornamental plant trade, globalization and development have introduced new threats to these ecosystems. IndyStar is ...

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is an invasive planet species native to Eurasia. It was introduced to North America in the early 1800s and now has become widespread. This invasive species was ...

Not all invasive weeds announce themselves with rough and tumble or strawy appearances. Sometimes, they come dressed as eye-popping purple blooms that could complement (or even outdo) your prized ...

In 1738, the young Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus dared to explore how the birds and the bees carry myriads of pollen grains (male) from the stamens of many flowers to the pistil (female) of another ...

This lovely perennial, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) grows near the pond’s edge at Charles Hammer’s home. Its Latin name derived from a practice established more than two centuries ago.

Take advantage of autumn’s mild weather for vibrant, long-lasting garden additions Veronicastrum virginicum, also known as Culver’s root Rodgersia podophylla You can reduce the build-up by thinning ...

Putting plants together is second nature for Piet Oudolf, who has been developing his distinctive planting style for over 30 years. Over time, his aesthetic has progressed from simple block planting ...

Picture this — a tall and slender green plant with elegant magenta flowers. It is plentiful this year, observed on roadsides for the last couple of weeks and usually through early September is purple ...