Rosa mutabilis China Rose Rosa mutabilis, ( also Rosa chinensis mutabilis, Rosa odorata mutabilis) Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular This could be called an “old garden shrub rose” and is,Continue reading
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Sugartina Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia”Sugartina” Sugartina Summersweet Clethra alnifolia “Sugartina” Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular Grown mostly for its irresistible fragrance, this compact variety of an old favorite tends to grow wider thanContinue reading
Japanese Anemone
Anemone x hybrida “September Charm” Japanese Anemone Anemone x hybrida “September Charm” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular One for Karla… This is a relatively low maintenance perennial that is prized forContinue reading
Glory Bush
Tibouchina urvillieana Glory Bush, Princess Flower Tibouchina urvillieana Type: Perennial (here) Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular to Moist Here’s one of those tricky ones that is treated as a different type of plant depending onContinue 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
Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus Type: Annual Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular These Mexican natives can reach as tall as 8ft (2.4m) with a width of up to 2.5ft (75cm) in a single growing season,Continue reading
Hyssop, Hummingbird Mint
Agastache “Summer Sunset” Hyssop Agastache “Summer Sunset” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular, Drought Tolerant Once Established These colorful summer bloomers are at home in herb gardens as well as perennial borders.Continue reading
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia hybrida “Queen Victoria” Cardinal Flower Lobelia hybrida “Queen Victoria” Type: Perennial Exposure: Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular to Moist This would be the definition of a showstopper. A bog plant in its naturalContinue reading
Coneflower
Echinacea “Pow Wow White” Pow Wow White Cornflower Echinacea “Pow Wow White” Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun / Part Shade Water: Regular If this guy looks familiar, it’s because its sister is the familiar gardenContinue reading
“Barnsley Baby” Tree Mallow
Lavatera x clementii “Barnsley Baby” “Barnsley Baby” Tree Mallow Lavatera x clementii “Barnsley Baby” Type: Perennial Exposure: Full Sun Water: Regular This mid-sized shrubby perennial features maple-shaped, grey / green leaves,Continue reading