Flowers That Look Like Forget-Me-Nots

Forget-me-nots, with their delicate blue flowers, are a beloved garden flower. However, true forget-me-nots (Myosotis) can sometimes be tricky to grow or may not be suitable for all garden conditions. Luckily, there are several other flowers that closely resemble forget-me-nots and make good substitutes in the garden. Brunnera One of the closest look-alikes is Brunnera, … Read more

The Versatile and Hardy Shrubby St. John’s Wort Plant

Leaves are opposite, narrowly elliptical, abruptly narrowed toward base, to 2½ inches long, sessile, shiny, somewhat leathery. Similar species: There are 14 species of Hypericum in Missouri. Their flowers have four or five yellow petals, four or five sepals, many stamens, and one pistil. Their leaves are opposite and simple, whole, and have small resin … Read more

A Visual Guide to Jacob’s Ladder: A Delicate Shade-Loving Perennial

Jacob’s ladder is a sprawling perennial that produces blue-violet blooms in the spring. It works well in full sun and well-drained soils in cottage gardens, native gardens, wildflower gardens, beds, and borders. Swink and Wilhelm’s Plants of the Chicago Region and new research both say that this species is native to the Chicago area. Jacob’s … Read more