Artemesia abrotanum Southernwood, Old Man Artemesia abrotanum Type: Perennial, Herb Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant Artemesias are shrubby perennial plants that have been used as a herb since ancient times. This oneContinue reading
Category: Perennial
Purple Fountain Grass
Pennesetum setaceum “Rubrum” Purple Fountain Grass Pennesetum setaceum “Rubrum” Type: Ornamental Perennial Grass, grown as Annual Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Often seen as a focal point plant, purple fountain grass features strikingContinue reading
Monkshood
Aconitum carmichaelii “Arendsii” Monkshood Aconitum carmichaelii “Arendsii” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This delphinium relative grows to 4ft (1.2m) and nearly as wide on leafy stems that are sturdy enough thatContinue reading
Hardy Begonia
Begonia grandis “Evansiana” Hardy Begonia Begonia grandis “Evansiana” Type: Perennials from Tubers Exposure: Full or Part Shade Water: Regular Growing from tubers to 2 or 3ft (60-90cm) tall and wide, this attractive, shade-loving perennial featuresContinue reading
Kalimeris
Kalimeris yomena “Shogun” Kalimeris Kalimeris yomen “Shogun” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Growing to 18in (45cm), this particular variety of Kalimeris features lance-shaped green leaves with a showy, creamy-white variegation aroundContinue reading
Zebra Grass
Miscanthus sinensis “Zebrinus” Zebra Grass Miscanthus sinensis “Zebrinus” Type: Perennial Ornamental Grass Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Make sure to allow ample room if you’re planting a Zebra Grass, they get big. FormingContinue reading
Balloon Flower
Platycodon grandiflorus “Maresii” Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus “Maresii” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular This reliable summer bloomer forms a clump of fresh-looking light green leaves 2ft (60cm) wide. The name “BalloonContinue reading
Matilija Poppy, California Tree Poppy
Romneya Coulteri Matilija Poppy, California Tree Poppy Romneya Coulteri Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular, Drought tolerant once established. This spectacular perennial produces large (to 8in or 20cm) wide blossoms atop greyish-green stemsContinue reading
Red Abyssinian Banana
Ensete ventricosum “Maurelii” Red Abyssinian Banana Ensete ventricosum “Maurelii”” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular These are big, beautiful, in-your-face tropical plants that make for an amazing focal point in a largeContinue reading
Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis x acutifolia “Karl Foerster” * Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis x acutifolia “Karl Foerster” Type: Perennial Ornamental Grass Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular In early spring, this easy-to-care-for grass starts producing bright green,Continue reading