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…
Feijoa sellowiana
Pineapple Guava
The botanical name is difficult but you CAN grow something as tropical sounding as Pineapple Guava in your yard, plus it’s drought tolerant and deer resistant- our two favorite quali…
Drimys lanceolata
Tasmanian Pepper Bush
Anything with red stems and evergreen leaves grabs my attention so this handsome shrub from the alpine areas of Tasmania could be a nice specimen in most gardens. I…
Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’
Angelina Stonecrop
We’re always looking for a Sedum that looks good all year and this one gives a rainbow of colors throughout the seasons. It’s easy to use in a container or as an evergreen g…
Hesperaloe parviflora
Red False Yucca
Red False Yucca is better behaved than it’s common name connection to yucca, but is still heat and drought tolerant. It makes a tidy clump of blue toned blades but doesn’t make offsho…