Parthenocissus tricuspidata Boston Ivy Parthenocissus tricuspidata Type: Deciduous Vine, Semi-Evergreen in mildest areas Exposure: Sun or Shade Water: Regular Parthenocissus tricuspidata, as well as its brother, P. Cinquefolia (aka Virginia Creeper) are prized for theirContinue reading
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Red Osier Dogwood
Cornus sericea Red Osier Dogwood Cornus sericea (or c. stolonifera) Type: Deciduous Native Shrub Exposure: Sun / Shade Water: Regular to Ample This shrubby variety of Dogwood grows wild in moist locales from Alaska toContinue reading
Leatherleaf Viburnum
Viburnum rhytidophyllum Leatherleaf Viburnum Viburnum rhytidophyllum Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This evergreen viburnum is grown primarily for its dramatic foliage. Each leaf is a glossy, dark green, heavily texturedContinue reading
Doll’s Eyes, White Baneberry
Actaea Pachypoda Doll’s Eyes, White Baneberry Actaea pachypoda Type: Perennial Exposure: Part Shade Water: Regular to Moist One more selection in keeping with the spooky season: I present Doll’s Eyes… Now, my big sisterContinue reading
Dead Man’s Fingers
Decaisnea fargesii Dead Man’s Fingers Decaisnea fargesii Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Happy Halloween! And now for some creepiness… This somewhat morbidly-named shrub originates in Western China. Reaching 12 toContinue reading
Chilean Potato Vine
Solanum crispum “Glasnevin” Chilean Potato Vine Solanum crispum “Glasnevin” Type: Semi-evergreen Shrubby Vine Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular As suggested in the name, this vigorous climber is native to Chile. Reaching 20ft (6m) tall andContinue reading