Native to dry rocky areas of the mountains in Syria, Lebanon, Antilebanons, Galilee, Gilead, and Bashan, this coniferous evergreen is the eastern form of J. oxycedrus which some authorities consider…
Plums may be one of the first fruits domesticated so it is no wonder that they have been used to make wine. If you buy a bottle of plum wine,…
Native to the tropical forests of eastern Brazil, this tender evergreen shrub is a member of the acanthus family, Acanthaceae, that also includes polka dot plant, Thunbergia, and shrimp plant.…
Beautiful and exotic, the snail like flowers of this tropical vine are sure to attract attention and squeals of delight. They appear in 12″ long clusters from summer to early…
Native to Mediterranean woodlands and shrub lands, this tender herbaceous perennial is a member of the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, rosemary, and beebalm. The plants grow up…
Also called the Persian walnut, this deciduous tree is native to the area from southeastern Europe to China and belongs to the Juglandaceae plant family that also includes pecan and…
Native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia, this herbaceous biennial is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, yarrow, and lettuce. The plants produce a…
Native to southern Mexico and Honduras, this succulent perennial is a member of the stonecrop family, Crassulaceae, that also includes hens and chicks, jade plant and kalanchoe. It has a…
With its arching foliage this easy to grow herbaceous perennial might grab your attention for resembling a squatting spider but if not, the very long bloom time will please. The…
Also known as bluecrown passionflower and common passion flower, this vigorous vine is native to South America from Bolivia to Brazil and northern Argentina. It is a member of the…
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