Author: Christie

Cold hardy plants, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Perennials, Plants for the Rogue Valley

Eriophyllum lanatum

Oregon Sunshine An indispensable and iconic native of our region (and a large swath of the West), Eriophyllum lanatum, also known as Common Woolly Sunflower, is true to its name in all ways....

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant

Phlomis species – Jerusalem Sage

Jerusalem Sage is a very striking and unusual plant to add to your drought tolerant or deer resistant garden. The fuzzy gray-green leaves seem to be unpalatable to deer, and being a Mediterranean...

Cold hardy plants, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Plants for the Rogue Valley

Arctostaphylos ‘Pacific Mist’

Pacific Mist Manzanita This is the Manzanita we reach for more than any other! A tried and true hybrid, it is as attractive as it is a useful problem solver. Need to cover some ground with a no...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Perennials

Helleborus orientalis

Hellebores, also known as Lenten Roses, are one of those perennials you didn’t know you needed – until you see them blooming their hearts out during the dull gray months of late winter...

Cold hardy plants, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Plants for the Rogue Valley

Muhlenbergia rigens and dubia

Western Native Muhly Grasses When it comes to ornamental grasses, the bulk of the most common offerings are species native to Asia, and more recently the US Prairie states. While there are many...

Deer resistant, Plants for the Rogue Valley, Uncategorized

Deschampsia caespitosa

Tufted Hair Grass Deschampsia caespitosa is pure woodland meadowy magic! Native across much of the Northern hemisphere, this cool season bunch grass is often found in moist places. Fine textured...

Plants for the Rogue Valley, Trees

Dwarf and Compact Conifers

A Selection of Dwarf and Compact Conifers We get a lot of requests for dwarf (under 6′ tall) and compact (6′ to 20′ tall) conifers, and this is a great time of year to find a good...

Perennials

Asters

Fall is Aster season and here at Shooting Star Nursery we love these bright, cheery perennials! As a group, Asters (which have now mostly been categorized as the genus Symphyotrichon, for all you...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Trees

Vitex agnus-castus

Chaste Tree This drought tolerant Mediterranean native absolutely thrives here in the Rogue Valley! Vitex needs consistent heat in order to bloom profusely, and our long hot summers give them...

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Author: Christie