Eriogonums
Flowering Buckwheat
In our opinion, Eriogonums – also known as Buckwheats – deserve a place in pretty much every sunny garden in the Rogue Valley! Eriogonums are one of those plants that check all of…
Achillea ‘Strawberry Seduction’
Yarrows: a Versatile and Sturdy Perennial
If you’re thinking of planting a pollinator garden this year, Achillea ‘Strawberry Seduction’ is a great place to start.
Achilleas (aka Yarrows) are incredib…
Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’
‘Blue Ice’ Bluestar
The American Horticultural Society named Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’ as one of its “75 Great Plants for American Gardens’, and it is easy to see why! Easy to grow, attractive foliage, lov…
Native Iris
Native Iris species
Here in southern Oregon, we’re fortunate to have a nice selection of native Iris available for our gardens. While our native Iris lack the in-your-face showiness of their Bearded…
Euphorbias
Another plant we love to sing the praises of: evergreen, usually compact, deer resistant and drought tolerant – with flowers that last 3 months or more. The only thing you have to do to enjoy them i…
Polystichum munitum
Western Sword Fern
The sculptural fronds of ferns provide lots of winter interest, and Western Sword Fern is one of the toughest, most drought tolerant, and easiest ferns to grow in the Rogue Valley…
Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’
‘Lemon Queen’ Perennial Sunflower
Sometimes, you just need a large, sunny statement plant in a flower bed. If that’s the case in your garden, Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ might just be the one you’re loo…
Salvia ‘Autumn Sapphire’
Autumn Sapphire Sage
Salvia ‘Autumn Sapphire’ is another wonderful perennial introduction by one of our favorite garden writers – Lauren Springer Odgen – and the Denver Botanic Garden. This…