and orange. One gorgeous flowering bush that works well for attracting hummingbirds is the sticky monkey flower (Mimulus aurantiacus). The plant blooms in the spring and summer and has long leaves ...

The online citizen science program iNaturalist is a great way to learn and document what plants (and animals) are in your area, including those that stand out — like a spiky orange flower ...

Gardeners should keep an eye out for these new tropicals and shrubs, like mangaves, 'Gold Leopard' canna lilies and edible roses.