Plant Profile: Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis)
Karen Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis) Also called mosquito grass, this warm-season tufted perennial is native to southern and western US where it was the dominant grass in the short grass prairie…
Plant Profile: Rose ‘Gold Medal’
Orange yellow buds with medium-long sepals open slowly to large, full flowers that are high centered to cupped and reflexed. The petals are yellow with coral pink edges before fading…
Plant Profile: Madonna Lily (Lilium candidum)
This herbaceous perennial bulb is native to the Balkans and Middle East and has been cultivated for at least 3,000 years dating back to the Bronze age Minoans on the…
Plant Profile: Bottle Tree (Brachychiton populneus)
Commonly known as the kurrajong, this small to medium-sized evergreen tree is native to Australia where it grows in diverse habitats. It is member of the mallow family, Malveaceae, that…
Plant Profile: Silver Dollar Gum (Eucalyptus polyanthemos)
Also called Australian beech and red box, this small to medium evergreen tree is native to southeastern Australia and is a member of the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, that also includes…
Drought Tolerant Plants: Herbaceous Annuals and Perennials Grown for Foliage
Foliage can add both texture and color to the landscape to create a mood and enrich the visual quality of the garden. Leaves may be glossy, matte, large, small, leathery,…
Plant Profile: Rose ‘Smooth Prince’
With small clusters if large-medium reddish pink flowers produced in flushes all season, ‘Smooth Prince’ is an outstanding thornless rose. The petals have a thick texture and are satiny inside…
Evergreen Perennials for Dry Shade
Dry shade is one of the most difficult sites for growing plants. Whether it is on a hill side, under the eves of a house, or under trees where roots…
Plant Profile: Ozark Sundrops (Oenothera missouriensis)
The huge (4-5” across) flowers of this plant are spectacular. They are a clear lemon yellow, cup shaped, and made of the most delicate tissue. The buds are also beautiful;…
Drought Tolerant Plants: Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses are versitile and can soften the look of a garden as well as give a naturalistic feel. They are valued for their different textures and colors and the…