Euphorbia griffithii “Fireglow” Griffith’s Spurge Euphorbia griffithii “Fireglow” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular to Low This shrubby perennial forms a clump of dark green foliage with bright red stems that reachesContinue reading
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Marsh Marigold
Caltha palustrus Marsh Marigold Caltha palustrus Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Heavy, Requires Constant Moisture This perennial is native to marshy areas, but can also grow underwater, with as much as 8inContinue reading
Magic Carpet Spirea
Spirea japonica “Magic Carpet” Magic Carpet Spirea Spirea japonica “Magic Carpet” Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Full Sun / Light Shade Water: Regular This small shrub from Japan and China has sharply toothed, oval leaves, whichContinue reading
Royal Star Magnolia
Magnolia stellata “Royal Star” Royal Star Magnolia Magnolia stellata “Royal Star” Type: Deciduouds Shrub or Small Tree Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular The Star Magnolia’s name refers to the star-shaped, slightly fragrant flowersContinue reading
Evergreen Witch Hazel, Mosquito Myrtle, Isu Tree
Distylium myricoides Evergreen Witch Hazel, Mosquito Myrtle, Isu Tree Distylium myricoides Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular It would seem that this not-so-common plant has quite the assortment of common names.Continue reading
Japanese Rose, Easter Rose
Kerria japonica “Pleniflora” Japanese Rose, Easter Rose Kerria japonica “Pleniflora” Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular It’s March! Spring must be just around the corner! This open, airy shrub consists ofContinue reading
Rockcress
Aubrieta deltoidea “Blue Cascade” Rockcress Aubrieta deltoidea “Blue Cascade” Type: Perennial Groundcover Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This popular perennial is a staple for rock gardens and border edges. Growing only to 6Continue reading
Snake’s Head, Checkered Lily
Fritillaria meleagris Snake’s Head, Checkered Lily Fritillaria meleagris Type: Perennials From Bulbs Exposure: Light Shade Water: Regular to Ample This perennial is most at home in meadows and woodlands. 12in (30cm) high flower stalks riseContinue reading
Forest Flame Pieris
Pieris “Forest Flame” Forest Flame Pieris Pieris “Forest Flame” Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Light or Partial Shade Water: Regular This graceful shrub features narrowly oval, glossy, evergreen foliage which emerges brilliant red, then fades throughContinue reading
English Daisy
Bellis perennis “Medici’s Red” Medici’s Red English Daisy Bellis perennis “Medici’s Red” Type: Perennials (often treated as annuals) Exposure: Sun, light shade in hotter locations Water: Regular Dark green leaves form an 8in (20cm) clump.Continue reading