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Plants for a Plant Zoo: Bear’s Paw (Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. tomentosa)

Karen March 29, 2022 0 Comments

With woolly stems and velvety chunky leaves, this South African evergreen succulent shrub adds texture to the garden and is sure to grab the attention of little ones. The margins…

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Plant Profile: Hens and Chicks (Sepervivum tectorum)

Karen March 28, 2022 0 Comments

Native to the mountains of southern Europe and western Asia, this evergreen succulent perennial is a member of the stonecrop family, Crassulaceae, that also includes jade plant, kalenchoe, and Echeveria.…

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Genus: Erigeron (Feabane) for the Garden

Karen March 10, 2022 0 Comments

Erigeron is a genus of approximately 150 species in the aster family, Asteraceae. It includes annuals, biennials, and perennials and most are native to North America. Although the genus includes…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Sage-leaved Rockrose (Cistus salviifolius)

Karen January 3, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as salvia cistus and Gallipoli rose, this bushy evergreen shrub is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, parts of Western Asia and North Africa. It is…

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Plant Profile: Mountain Tulip (Tulipa montana)

Karen December 22, 2021 0 Comments

Native to rocky and stony areas in the mountains of Iran and northern Iraq, mountain tulip is a perennial bulb and a member of the lily family, Liliaceae, that also…

Garden History

Plant Profile: Prickly Juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus aka J. deltoides)

Karen December 15, 2021 0 Comments

Also known as cade, cade juniper, prickly cedar, and sharp cedar this coniferous evergreen is native to rocky sites in the Mediterranean region from Portugal and Morocco, to southern France…

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Plant Profile: Common Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)

Karen December 8, 2021 0 Comments

Native to rocky regions of southwestern Asia, including parts of Turkey, northwestern Syria, Lebanon and northern Israel, the common hyacinth become known as the Dutch hyacinth when it was introduced…

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Plant Profile: Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii var. splendens aka Euphorbia splendens)

Karen November 24, 2021 0 Comments

Native to Madagascar, this evergreen semi-succulent shrub is a member of the spurge family, Euphorbaceae, that also includes pointsettia, croton, and castor oil plant. The plants grow up to 6′…

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Genus Anemones for the Garden

Karen June 1, 2021 0 Comments

The genus Anemone consists of over 120 species and is a member of the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, that also includes delphinium, clematis, and hellabore. The garden worthy species are usually…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens)

Karen April 21, 2021 0 Comments

Blue oat grass is a clumping, cool season, evergreen ornamental grass, native to Eurasia where it grows in meadows and on dry hillsides. It is a member of the grass…

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