Author: Christie

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Perennials

Penstemon ‘Margarita BOP’

Seeing a mass of blue flowers in the summer garden is like a deep drink of cool water on a hot afternoon. And few perennials do blue better than Penstemon ‘Margarita BOP’. ‘Margarita BOP’ is a...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant

Elaeagnus

A Deer-Resistant, Evergreen Shrub! Elaeagnus (pronounced “ellie agnus”) are a group of sturdy, fast-growing evergreen shrubs that are drought-tolerant once established, make a good addition to a...

Deer resistant

Calamagrostis brachytricha

Korean Feather Reed Grass Anyone who’s ever visited Shooting Star Nursery knows how much we love our ornamental grasses, and this week we are highlighting one of our favorites that is...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Perennials

Erigerons

Fleabane Erigerons – also known as Fleabanes – are a group of perennials that manage to pack a whole lot of wonderful into a sweet little plant. They’re also absolutely charming. Their bright,...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Perennials

Veronica ‘Georgia Blue’

Georgia Blue Speedwell This modest little groundcover happens to be one of our most popular perennials! Veronica ‘Georgia Blue’ adds a generous splash of rich cobalt blue to the edge of any garden...

Drought tolerant

Taxus media

Hick’s Yew This is a distinctive shrub with a lot of character. When compared to other evergreen trees or shrubs used for privacy screening, its long, graceful, upright branches covered with...

Perennials

Fargesia ‘Rufa’, Hardy Bamboo

Clumping bamboo (Fargesia ‘Rufa’) is as visually attractive as it is remarkably effective for a privacy screen. With all of the classic characteristics of lush, evergreen bamboo that we love, it...

Landscape architect, Trees

Hedges and Privacy Screens

Great options for Privacy Screens and Hedges Privacy hedges or screens are more than just an attractive living visual barrier between you and whatever is on the other side. They also buffer...

Edibles, Fruit trees

Edible Figs

Fig trees Figs are native to the Fertile Crescent region of the Middle East and thrive in our hot, dry summers. These rich, almost decadent-tasting fruits are also surprisingly undemanding,...

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Author: Christie