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 and early s…
Heaths and Heathers
Heaths and Heathers
Heaths and Heathers are two closely-related evergreen shrubs that are great additions to the shade or partial shade garden.
Heaths (Erica sp., see photo to the left) have …
Baccharis ‘Twin Peaks’
‘Twin Peaks’ Coyote Brush
‘Twin Peaks’ is one plant that really took me by surprise in the Shooting Star display gardens.
Coyote Brush is widely known as a sturdy, fast growing, drought toler…
Nandina ‘Gulf Stream’
‘Gulf Stream’ Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina ‘Gulf Stream’ is a workhorse of a plant. It provides year-round interest in the garden, but really starts to shine during the fall and winter months.
If you’re…
Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Wilma Goldcrest’
‘Wilma Goldcrest’ Cypress
This is one adorable little conifer.
‘Wilma Goldcrest’ is a perfect plant for those tight spaces where you really want a splash of bright color. In the ground, they’ll re…
Pinus flexilis ‘Vanderwolf’s Pyramid’
Vanderwolf’s Pyramid Limber Pine
The ‘Vanderwolf’ Pine has proven itself a good conifer choice for a hot, dry spot; one that won’t get too large and has soft, two-toned needles. This western North…
Agave neomexicana
Hardy Agave
Hardy Agaves capture us like no other plant. Their almost mathematical geometry is mesmerizing, and they are tough as nails. One of the true survivors on our property- managing the dip…
Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Girl’
Blue Girl Holly
Holly may seem a bit pedestrian of a choice for a plant of the week, but it fits the season and the red berries brighten up these gray fall days. Plus ‘Blue Girl’ Holly is deer res…
Mahonia x media ‘Charity’
Charity Mahonia
Looking for a dramatic addition to your drought tolerant shade garden that is plagued by deer? Mahonia ‘Charity’ is a large, upright, evergreen shrub for shade to morning sun…