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
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Gloriosa Daisy
Rudbeckia hirta “Autumn Colors” Gloriosa Daisy Rudbeckia hirta “Autumn Colors” Type: Biennial or short-lived Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This very autumnally-colored (is that a word?) flower is closely related to theContinue reading
Northern Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium Northern Sea Oats Chasmanthium Latifolium Type: Perennial Ornamental Grass Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This unique ornamental grass is a native of the eastern and southern parts of the USA. Broad,Continue 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
Michaelmas Daisy
Aster laevis “Calliope” Michaelmas Daisy, Smooth Aster Aster laevis “Calliope” Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular Dark foliage and dramatic, purplish-black stems stand in striking contrast to profuse lilac-colored blooms. Growing to 6ft (1.8m)Continue reading
Blue Star
Amsonia hubrichtii Blue Star Amsonia hubrichtii Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This unique perennial is named for Leslie Hubricht, who discovered it in central Arkansas in the 1940’s. It forms aContinue reading
Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides “Hameln” Fountain Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides “Hameln” Type: Perennial Ornamental Grass Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Forming a clump of bright green arching leaves that reaches 18 to 30in (45-75cm) high andContinue reading
Goldenrod
Solidago rugosa “Fireworks” Goldenrod Solidago rugosa “Fireworks” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular Woody, spreading root stocks produce upright stems covered with smooth, narrow green leaves. Forming a bushy clump 4ft (1.2m)Continue reading
Hairy Loosestrife
Lysimachia ciliata “Firecracker” Hairy Loosestrife Lysimachia ciliata “Firecracker” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Despite its rather unfortunate common name, hairy loosestrife is a strikingly beautiful plant. Burgundy to chocolate-colored foliage formsContinue reading
Autumn Stonecrop
Sedum “Autumn Joy” Autumn Stonecrop Sedum “Autumn Joy” Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular This staple of the fall border is pretty much the definition of reliable and durable. It forms a 2ft (60cm)Continue reading