Acer Griseum Paperbark Maple Acer Griseum Type: Deciduous Tree Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This decorative tree which is native to China can reach 25ft (7.5m) high over time with equal spread, although Continue reading
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Canna Lilly
Canna Canna Lilly Canna Type: Perennials sometimes grown as Annuals Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular to Ample For Rosemary Time to add to our list of big, colorful, in-your-face, tropical-looking plants. Canna lillies, or justContinue reading
Dwarf Burning Bush
Euonymous alatus “Compactus” Dwarf Burning Bush Euonymous alatus “Compactus” Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Native to Japan, China,and Korea, this shrub’s biblical-sounding name refers to the brilliant red leaf colorContinue reading
Taro, Elephant’s Ear
Colocasia esculenta Taro, Elephant’s Ear Colocasia esculenta Type: Annual (here in USDA Zone 8) Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Ample Here’s another dramatic tropical plant that can fool us all into thinking we’re inContinue reading
Gloriosa Daisy
Rudbeckia hirta “Autumn Colors” Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia hirta “Autumn Colors” Type: Biennial or short-lived Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This very autumnally-colored (is that a word?) flower is closely related to theContinue reading
Northern Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium Northern Sea Oats Chasmanthium Latifolium Type: Perennial Ornamental Grass Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This unique ornamental grass is a native of the eastern and southern parts of the USA. Broad,Continue reading
Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum “Summer Breeze” Blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum “Summer Breeze” Type: Deciduous Fruiting Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant Here’s one of those rare plants that does double duty as aContinue reading
Lion’s Tail
Leonotis leonurus Lion’s Tail Leonotis leonurus Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular / Drought Tolerant In its native Africa, this is a broadleaf evergreen, and becomes a 6ft (1.8m) tall andContinue reading
Michaelmas Daisy
Aster laevis “Calliope” Michaelmas Daisy, Smooth Aster Aster laevis “Calliope” Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular Dark foliage and dramatic, purplish-black stems stand in striking contrast to profuse lilac-colored blooms. Growing to 6ft (1.8m)Continue reading
Pink Guernsey Lily
Nerine Bowdenii Pink Guernsey Lily Nerine Bowdenii Type: Perennial from Bulb Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This deer resistant, fall blooming bulb has light green, strap-shaped leaves that will reach about 1 ftContinue reading