Vitex agnus-castus “Alba” Chaste Tree Vitex agnus-castus “Alba” Type: Deciduous shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular In the warm climate of its native Mediterranean, this will become a tree that is 25ft (7.5m). Here inContinue reading
Category: Shrubby Perennial
Cape Fuschia
Phygelius aequalis “Coral Princess” Cape Fuchsia Phygelius Aequalis “Coral Princess” Type: Perennials Exposure: Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular This native of South Africa produce a sturdy clump of woody stems 3ft (90cm) high andContinue reading
Cascade Penstemon, Beard Tongue
Penstemon serrulatus Cascade Penstemon, Beard Tongue Penstemon Serrulatus Type: Native Shrubby Perennial Exposure: Sun / Light Shade Water: Drought Tolerant, but prefers Regular Water This local native is often seen near stream edges and inContinue reading
Spanish Lavender,
Lavendula stoechas “Otto Quast” Spanish Lavender, French Lavender (UK) Lavendula Stoechas “Otto Quast” Type: Woody, Evergreen Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Moderate to Drought Tolerant This woody, highly aromatic perennial forms a 2-3ft (60-90cm) wideContinue reading
Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia “Blue Spire” Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia “Blue Spire” Type: Shrubby Perennial Water: Moderate to Light Exposure: Full Sun Russian Sage is neither Russian nor a sage, but I guess the name soundedContinue reading
Molly the Witch Peony
Molly the Witch Peony Paeonia mlokosewitschii Type: Shrubby Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular The name “Molly the Witch” is a light-hearted take on the virtually unpronounceable botanical name “mlokosewitschii.” Growing to 2Continue reading
Bush Germander
Teucrium fruiticans Bush Germander Teucrium fruiticans Type: Shrubby Perennials Exposure: Sun Water: Moderate (won’t tolerate constantly wet soil) Here’s a tough Mediterranean native that will reach somewhere between 4-8ft (1.2-2.4m) high and wide. Grey greenContinue reading
“Barnsley Baby” Tree Mallow
Lavatera x clementii “Barnsley Baby” “Barnsley Baby” Tree Mallow Lavatera x clementii “Barnsley Baby” Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular This mid-sized shrubby perennial features maple-shaped, grey / green leaves,Continue reading