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
Bear’s Breeches
Acanthus hungaricus (or Acanthus balcanicus) Hungarian Bear’s Breeches Acanthus hungaricus or Acanthus balcanicus Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Shade Water: Regular Used extensively as an “architectural” or structural accent plant in mixed borders, the acanthusContinue reading
Star Jasmine, Confederate Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides “Madison” Star Jasmine, Confederate Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides “Madison” Type: Evergreen Vining Shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular “Madison” is the cultivar of this attractive vining shrub that is cold hardy enough to surviveContinue reading
Pineapple Lily
Eucomis humilis “Twinkle Stars” Pineapple Lily Eucomis humilis “Twinkle Stars” Type: Perennials from Bulbs Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This native of South Africa would feel right at home amongst other tropical-looking plants.Continue reading
Silk Tree, Mimosa
Albizia julibrissin Silk Tree, Mimosa Albizia julibrissa Type: Deciduous Tree Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This quick growing Asian native is most at home where summers are hot. Here in the Pacific Northwest,Continue reading
Summer Phlox
Phlox paniculata Summer Phlox Phlox paniculata Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular An old gardener’s favorite, Summer Phlox is now available in almost any color you can think of, as wellContinue reading
Joe Pye Weed
Eutrochium purpureum Joe Pye Weed Eutrochium purpureum (formerly Eupatorium purpureum) Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular to Ample This big, impressive plant is a relative of the sunflower, and is native toContinue reading
Lacecap Hydrangea
Hydrangea macophylla “Nachtigal” Hydrangea macrophylla “Blue Wave” Hydrangea macrophylla “Rotdrossel” Lacecap Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular There are different types of Hydrangea. One is macrophylla, or theContinue reading
Tickseed
Coreopsis verticillata “Zagreb” Tickseed Coreopsis verticillata “Zagreb” Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant These easy-to-grow sunflower relatives, which are natives of the south and eastern USA, form a loose mound ofContinue reading
Spider Flower
Cleome hasslerana Spider Flower Cleome hasslerana Type: Annual Exposure: Full Sun Water: Reguar No, it doesn’t attract spiders, but it does attract hummingbirds. This attractive, deer resistant plant self-sows readily, which makes it a greatContinue reading