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Plants Worth Looking at Twice

Discover the evening fragrance, wildlife value and self-seeding character of dame’s rocket, Hesperis matronalis, an overlooked cottage garden favourite.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener20th Oct 202616th Oct 2026Posted inPlants Worth Looking at TwiceTags:Hesperis matronalis, dame’s rocket, evening fragrance, scented flowers, cottage gardening, moth-friendly plants, biennial flowers, wildlife gardens,Leave a comment on Plants Worth Looking at Twice

Plants Worth Looking at Twice

Discover black mondo grass, the unusual near-black perennial whose fascinating pigments, delicate flowers and slow growth reward a closer look.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener17th Oct 202615th Oct 2026Posted inPlants Worth Looking at TwiceTags:Ophiopogon, black mondo grass, black foliage, anthocyanins, ornamental perennials, Japanese plants, garden contrast, ground cover,5 Comments on Plants Worth Looking at Twice

Plants Worth Looking at Twice

Discover the quiet appeal of Epimedium, a woodland perennial whose delicate spring flowers, attractive foliage and gradual establishment reward patient gardeners.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener12th Oct 202610th Oct 2026Posted inPlants Worth Looking at TwiceTags:Epimedium, barrenwort, woodland perennials, dry shade plants, shade gardening, ground cover, spring flowers, perennial planting,Leave a comment on Plants Worth Looking at Twice

Plants Worth Looking at Twice

A reflective look at Sanguisorba, the graceful late-season perennial whose floating flowers bring movement, restraint and a different rhythm to the garden.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener3rd Oct 202610th Oct 2026Posted inPlants Worth Looking at TwiceTags:burnet, garden movement, late summer plants, naturalistic planting, ornamental grasses, perennial borders, reflective gardening, SanguisorbaLeave a comment on Plants Worth Looking at Twice

Plants Worth Looking at Twice

A thoughtful look at Scabiosa, the airy, long-flowering pincushion flower that brings movement to borders while quietly providing valuable food for pollinators.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener22nd Sep 20266th Sep 2026Posted inPlants Worth Looking at TwiceTags:bee friendly plants, Cottage Garden, garden observation, perennial flowers, pincushion flower, pollinator plants, Scabiosa, Wildlife GardeningLeave a comment on Plants Worth Looking at Twice

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