Author: Christie

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant

Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’

‘Blonde Ambition’ Blue Grama Grass This North American native prairie grass cultivar is a true performer. Many ornamental grasses don’t start blooming until late summer, but...

Drought tolerant

Helianthemum nummularium ‘Henfield Brilliant’

‘Henfield Brilliant’ Sunrose There are so many wonderful things about Sunroses – where to start? Sunroses are drought tolerant, evergreen, low maintenance, cold hardy, spring...

Deer resistant, Perennials

Rudbeckia

Black-Eyed Susans Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia sp.) may not be one of those “fancy” plants, but they are so easy to grow and provide such cheerful, long-lasting color that we believe...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Perennials

Agastache

Sometimes it’s hard to be thankful for the relentless heat we get in July and August in the Rogue Valley, but having an Agastache (or two) in your garden will definitely help you learn to...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Perennials

Coreopsis verticillata

Threadleaf Coreopsis Coreopsis are sturdy and versatile perennials that can brighten up any sunny summer garden. They bloom profusely from May through October here in the Rogue Valley, with bright...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Landscape architect, Landscape contractor, Plants for the Rogue Valley

Four Great Native Shrubs for Your Garden

A recent hike along a popular local trail reminded us that these four great native shrubs – three of which can be found blooming in the woodlands around the Rogue Valley in late June and early July...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Perennials

Penstemon pinifolius

Pineleaf Penstemon Pineleaf Penstemon makes me happy every time I see it. So many benefits in such a compact package! Penstemon, as a group, have a reputation of being fussy about watering, and...

Deer resistant, Drought tolerant

Marrubium rotundifolium

‘Silver Heels’ Horehound Marrubium rotundifolium – aka ‘Silver Heels’ Horehound – is a great plant for the really hard places in your yard. It absolutely thrives in full, hot sun...

Edibles, Trees

Amelanchier

Serviceberry or Juneberry For those of you who are not already familiar with Amelanchiers – aka: Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon (they have a LOT of common names), let this serve as an...

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Author: Christie