Wisteria is a very vigorous, very large vine with leaves divided into many leaflets and large clusters of purple, white or pink flowers in spring. The plants need little to moderate water, full sun, good drainage and little fertilizer. Be very cautious…
Campsis, also known as trumpet vine, grows quickly to forty feet. It will spread by suckering roots and it can attach itself to surfaces by aerial roots. Orange toned flowers are borne from midsummer into autumn. It takes sun to…
A semi-evergreen vine, Akebia quinata blooms once in the spring with mauve or white fragrant flowers. It grows to fifteen to thirty feet, twining around any available support. It grows in sun or shade and needs regular water.
Roses are one of the few shrubs that will bloom almost all season long and take the sun. Removal of the spent flowers (deadheading), adequate water and regular feeding will encourage repeat blooming. We stock roses all season in containers and we…
Tulbaghia, or society garlic, is an evergreen perennial with narrow green or green and white variegated leaves. Clusters of small lavender flowers top stems that are one to two feet tall. Provide regular water. Because of the garlicky odor of…
Phlomis, or Jerusalem sage, is not a true sage, but it has similar requirements. It needs little water, good drainage and is tolerant of heat. Leaves are woolly and flowers can be either yellow (P. fruticosa) or pink (P. purpurea). …
Perovskia, or Russian sage, is not a true sage, but it has some similarities. It needs little water, is very tolerant of heat and requires good drainage. Sprays of purple flowers appear in late spring and summer.
Nepeta, or catmint, is a very useful little plant. Most varieties get about a foot tall, but ‘Six Hills Giant’ can grow to three feet. Grey-green leaves and spikes of purple flowers are characteristic. Bees love Nepeta and deer tend…
The genus of Euphorbia contains about 2000 species, all of which contain a milky sap that is caustic or poisonous. Needless to say, deer and gophers stay away from these very interesting, useful and attractive plants. Euphorbia pulcherrima is the…
Gaura is a lovely, airy plant with either pink or white flowers that vaguely resemble butterflies. Foliage is usually green, but some newer varieties have reddish foliage. Plant size varies from about two feet to four feet. Gaura can self-sow vigorously…
