Dear Master Gardener: I just purchased a lovely orange flowering plant called Crossandra "Sundance." Will it last a long time as a houseplant or is it a seasonal plant that doesn’t last long? Answer: ...

Q: My yard is full of oak trees, which I love, but grass doesn't love them. I am giving in and not attempting a lawn any more. I have put in mulch and am considering planting something for seasonal ...

It’s brightly colored. It blooms nearly continuously. It likes the shade. It’s easy to grow both indoors and outdoors. But I doubt you’ve grown it, because hardly anyone has. Its name is crossandra.

I am looking for something to plant to add color to my landscape this summer in the area where begonias were planted for the winter. Previously, I’ve used pentas, coleus, and caladiums, all were fine, ...