Plant Profile: Astelia chathamica
Karen Native to the Chatham Islands off the Pacific coast of New Zealand where it grows in forest margins, this evergreen herbaceous perennial forms large clumps of gently arching sword like…
Plant Profile: Lamb’s Tail (Chiastophyllum oppositifolium)
Native to limestone outcroppings in shady mountin areas of the Caucasus, this rhizomateous perennial succulent slowly grows to form a low mound of large fleshy ovate leaves with scalloped edges.…
Plant Profile: Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica)
Also known as garden fuchsia and hummingbird fuchsia, this deciduous sub-shrub is native to temperate areas of southern Chile and Argentina where it grows in scrublands, and forest clearings and…
Plant Profile: Mexican Petunia (Ruellia brittoniana)
This tender perennial is a native of Mexico, South America and the Caribbean but grows vigorously in southeastern United States and has become invasive in Florida where it is especially…
Plant Profile: Meyer Lemon (Citrus x meyerii)
Meyer lemon is native to China where it is a popular patio and container plant. Brought to the United States in 1908 by Frank Meyer, it is believed to be…
Plant Profile: Hop-Flowered Oregano (Origanum libanoticum)
A native of Lebanon this ornamental oregano is a herbaceous perennial prized for the masses of shrimp-like, papery chartreuse bracts that hang from the wiry stems. Small pink to mauve…
Plant Profile: Autumn Pineapple Lily (Eucomis autumnalis)
Neither a pineapple nor a true lily, this native of South Africa is related to hyacinths and asparagus but has a tuft of leaves above the flowers that gives them…
Five Miniature Roses for Containers: Pinks and Whites
Miniature roses make excellent plants for containers and can add color and beauty to a deck, patio, balcony, or other small space. They can be moved around to complement other…
Plant Profile: Redvein Enkianthus (Enkianthus campanulatus)
This deciduous upright shrub is a native of Japan where it grows in open woodlands offering three seasons of beauty. In spring, it produces pendulous clusters of delicate bell-shaped yellowish…
Five Red Miniature Roses for Containers
In spite of their delicate appearance, miniature roses are tough plants that offer a lot to gardeners. They can be used in the landscape like other roses but are especially…