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
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King’s Spear, Jacob’s Rod
Asphodeline lutea King’s Spear, Jacob’s Rod Asphodeline lutea Type: Evergreen Perennial Exposure: Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular This clump-forming perennial produces a tuft of blue / green grass-like evergreen foliage, reminiscent of blue fescue.Continue reading
Jerusalem Sage
Phlomis italica Jerusalem Sage Phlomis italica Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant. Sometimes, thanks to berries, seed heads, etc., a plant can become a striking accent, even in its off-season. ThisContinue reading
Royal Grevillea
Grevillea victoriae Royal Grevillea Grevillea victoriae Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water: Drought Tolerant Once Established This is the hardiest of the Grevilleas, native to Australia and New Zealand. This guy can add aContinue reading
Sweet Gum
Liquidambar styraciflua Sweet Gum Liquidambar styraciflua Type: Deciduous Tree Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular Native to eastern North America, this large, handsome tree is pyramidal in form when young, but spreads with age to formContinue reading
Chinese Money Maple
Dipteronia sinensis Chinese Money Maple Dipteronia sinensis Type: Deciduous Tree Exposure: Part or Light Shade Water: Regular This guy’s a bit of a rarity. Native to higher elevation woodlands of China, this small tree isContinue reading
Black Eyed Susan Vine
Thunbergia alata Black Eyed Susan Vine Thunbergia alata Type: Annual Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This cheery looking climber is frequently seen in hanging baskets and summer blooming pots. Bright green foliage sprawlsContinue reading
Shoo-fly Plant
Nicandra physalodes Shoo-fly Plant Nicandra physaloides Type: Annual Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Growing vigorously from seed, this plant will grow to 3ft (90cm) tall by 2ft (60cm) in a single season. TheContinue reading
Paperbark Maple
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
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