Zephyranthes candida Rain Lily, Peruvian Swamp Lily, Zephyr Flower Zephyranthes candida Type: Perennials from Bulbs Exposure: Full Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Rain Lily is so named because in its native habitat, it oftenContinue reading
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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
Hardy Fuschia
Fuschia x hybrida “Voltaire” Hardy Fuschia Fuschia x Hybrida “Voltaire” Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular A “hardy” fuschia is one that can be planted in the ground andContinue reading
Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort
Lysimachia nummularia “Aurea” Golden Creeping Jenny, Moneywort Lysimachia nummularia “Aurea” Type: Perennial Groundcover Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Here’s a bright, vigorous groundcover that is a good choice for naturalizing at forest margins,Continue reading
Stonecrop
Sedum rupestre “Angelina” and “Blue Spruce” Sedum rupestre “Angelina” Angelina Stonecrop Sedum rupestre “Angelina” Type:Evergreen Succulent Groundcover Exposure: Full Sun / Some Light Shade Water: Regular / Drought Tolerant This low growing sedum makes aContinue 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
Brass Buttons
Leptinella squalida “Platt’s Black” Platt’s Black Brass Buttons Leptinella squalida “Platt’s Black” Type: Evergreen Perennial Groundcover Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular I guess “Brass Buttons” refers to the tiny, yellow flowers that appearContinue reading
Wire Bush, Wire Netting Bush
Corokia x virgata “Sunsplash” Wire Bush Corokia x virgata “Sunsplash” Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular This New Zealand native is frequently referred to as a “structural” plant, because of the interesting branchingContinue reading
Grecian Windflower
Anemone blanda Grecian Windflower Anemone blanda Type: Tuberous Perennial, Annual Exposure: Part Shade Water: Regular There are a couple of refreshing details about today’s plant. First, this tuberous perennial actually performs better in cold winterContinue reading
Hart’s Tongue Fern
Asplenium scolopendrium Hart’s Tongue Fern Asplenium scolopendrium Type: Evergreen Fern Exposure: Part to Full Shade Water: Regular to Ample Here’s a fern for Jill! This unusual fern consists of 9-18in (23-45cm) long, glossy green, strap-shaped,Continue reading