Brachyglottis greyi (Senecio greyi) Daisy Bush, Senecio Brachyglottis greyi or Senecio greyi Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular This handsome shrub features greyish-green, slightly felty foliage, with the leaves being rimmed with aContinue reading
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Sicilian Chamomile
Anthemis punctata cupaniana Sicilian Chamomile Anthemis punctata cupaniana Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular to Drought Tolerant This low-growing evergreen ground cover quickly forms a mat of finely cut, aromatic, silvery green foliage, thatContinue 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
Donkey Tail Spurge
Euphorbia myrsinites Donkeytail Spurge Euphorbia myrsinites Type: Succulent Evergreen Perennial Exposure: Sun Water: Drought Tolerant An intriguing little plant for this last day of 2022 – This Euphorbia features slightly fleshy, bluish-green spiraling leaves liningContinue reading
False Dittany
Ballota pseudodictamnus False Dittany Ballot pseudodictamnus Type: Evergreen Sub-Shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water: Drought Tolerant This sub-shrub features aromatic, pale green, roundish leaves that are covered with a soft white fuzz, and which look particularlyContinue 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