Lysimachia clethroides Gooseneck Loosestrife Lysimachia clethroides Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular to Wet While this perennial is a vigorous grower, it generally isn’t considered invasive like its cousin purple loosestrife (LythrumContinue reading
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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
Montbretia
Crocosmia “Lucifer” Montbretia Crocosmia “Lucifer” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Montbretia is an old garden favorite that’s making a comeback. Vertical, blade-like leaves form a clump of medium green foliage thatContinue reading
Hybrid Lily
Lilium “Manhattan” Lilium “Eyeliner” Lilium “Lionheart” Lilium “Kentucky” Lilium “Tiger Babies” Hybrid Lily Lilium longiflorum x asiatic (division VIII) Type: Perennials from Bulbs Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular The lily is an ancientContinue reading
Sunrose
Helianthemum nummularium “Ben Ledi” Sunrose Helianthemum nummularium “Ben Ledi” Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water: Moderate to Dry (ish) This sunrose gets only 6-8in (15-20cm) high, but will spread to 3ft (90cm). The evergreenContinue reading
Johnson’s Blue Cranesbill
Geranium “Johnson’s Blue” Johnson’s Blue Cranesbill Geranium “Johnson’s Blue” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This moderately growing perennial produces a clump of lacy green foliage that can reach 2ft (60cm) highContinue reading
White Gaura
Gaura lindheimeri “Whirling Butterflies” White Gaura Gaura lindheimeri “Whirling Butterflies” Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular “Graceful” is the word that comes to mind when describing this tough but delicate-looking, vase-shaped perennial from TexasContinue reading
Jurassic Park Iris
Iris germanica “Jurassic Park” Jurassic Park Iris Iris germanica “Jurassic Park” Type: Perennial from Rhizomes Exposure: Full Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular, but don’t overwater. This magnificent, re-blooming flower is in the “tall beardedContinue reading
Yellow Loosestrife
Yellow Loosestrife Lysimachia punctata Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This, believe it or not, is related to Creeping Jenny, a vigorous groundcover. This guy is vigorous as well, but not asContinue reading
Foxtail Lily
Eremurus himalaicus Foxtail Lily Eremurus himalaicus Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun Water: Regular This imposing lily relative is well suited to the backs of borders, especially against a backdrop of dark foliage or dark-colored wall. White,Continue reading