Lobelia laxiflora v. angustifolia
Mexican Cardinal Flower
The sunset colored blooms of Mexican Cardinal Flower are truly one of my favorites. This long lived perennial starts blooming in June and goes strong most of the…
Cistus spp.
If your only exposure to Rockroses has been the Orchid Rockrose (Cistus purpurea), which can get a bit rangy and raggedy after a few years, you are in for a real treat!
There are some spectacular va…
Rhamnus alaternus ‘Variegata’
Variegated Italian Buckthorn
Italian Buckthorn is a bit new to us but we have been impressed with how fast if grows and its attractiveness all year round. This evergreen shrub can get quite large- u…
Creeping Thymes
Creeping Thyme
Creeping Thyme may seem too simple or common of a plant to feature but it is so useful and tough that we find ourselves using it all the time! What other plant has evergre…
Bignonia capreolata ‘Tangerine Beauty’
Tangerine Beauty Cross Vine
The cross vine offers lovely salmon to orange flowers with evergreen leaves and a non-aggressive habit. Perfect if you are worried about a trumpet vine (Campsis radicans…
Arctostaphylos densiflora ‘Howard McMinn’
Howard McMinn Manzanita
This named form of Manzanita made it through the 2009 winter that seemed to kill off most Escallonias and Phormiums. At lows of seven degrees, this Manzanita didn’t even dis…
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Purpurea’
Purple Wood Spurge
Seems as if we are always singing the praises of Euphorbias but what else has such bright, ever-changing color, is deer resistant and drought tolerant, and provides contrast with…
Punica granatum
The Rogue Valley climate allows us to get away with growing Pomegranates; with the possibility of getting fruit! Unlike the Pacific Northwest, which generally doesn’t get enough heat to ripen Pomeg…
Eryngium planum ‘Jade Frost’
Jade Frost Variegated Sea Holly
This drought tolerant variegated Sea Holly is putting on quite a show this winter. Almost like sparkling snowflakes, it boasts shades of cream, powdery blue, an…