Juncus effusus spiralis Corkscrew Rush Juncus effusus spiralis Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Light shade Water: Ample Rushes are grasslike plants with cylindrical stems that are topped with insignificant flowers. The stemsContinue reading
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Evergreen Huckleberry
Vaccinium ovatum Evergreen Huckleberry Vaccinium ovatum Type: Evergreen Native Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant once established Here’s a versatile, under-used evergreen native with lots to offer. In spring, colorfulContinue reading
Yoshino Flowering Cherry
Here in Victoria, BC, Canada, we have this quaint little tradition a bit earlier in the year called the Victoria Flower Count. (This year It’s March 8th to 15th) It’s described as “light-hearted,” and aContinue reading
David’s Viburnum
Viburnum davidii David’s Viburnum Viburnum Davidii Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular The handsome, deeply-veined, glossy foliage of this popular evergreen grows to form a compact mound to 3-4 ft (0.9-1.2Continue reading
Glory of the Snow
Chiondoxa forbesii Glory of the Snow Chiondoxa forbesii Type: Perennials from Bulbs Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular In some places, this spring-flowering bulb blooms early enough to poke its blooms through theContinue reading
Japanese Rose, Easter Rose
Kerria japonica “Pleniflora” Japanese Rose, Easter Rose Kerria japonica “Pleniflora” Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular It’s March! Spring must be just around the corner! This open, airy shrub consists ofContinue reading
Rockcress
Aubrieta deltoidea “Blue Cascade” Rockcress Aubrieta deltoidea “Blue Cascade” Type: Perennial Groundcover Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This popular perennial is a staple for rock gardens and border edges. Growing only to 6Continue reading
Snake’s Head, Checkered Lily
Fritillaria meleagris Snake’s Head, Checkered Lily Fritillaria meleagris Type: Perennials From Bulbs Exposure: Light Shade Water: Regular to Ample This perennial is most at home in meadows and woodlands. 12in (30cm) high flower stalks riseContinue reading
Koto No Ito Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum “Koto no ito” Koto No Ito Japanese Maple Acer palmatum “Koto no ito” Type: Deciduous Tree Exposure: Light / Part Shade Water: Regular “Koto no ito” means harp strings in Japanese, and hereContinue reading
Forest Flame Pieris
Pieris “Forest Flame” Forest Flame Pieris Pieris “Forest Flame” Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Light or Partial Shade Water: Regular This graceful shrub features narrowly oval, glossy, evergreen foliage which emerges brilliant red, then fades throughContinue reading