Solanum jasminoides
Solanum jasminoides is a very vigorous evergreen vine with lovely dark green foliage and white, unscented flowers. It grows to thirty feet very rapidly. It likes sun and moderate to regular water. Be aware that it is poisonous if ingested.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Parthenocissus is a deciduous vine known for its outstanding autumn color. The most common species are P.quinquefolia, or Virginia creeper, and P. tricuspidata, or Boston ivy. Both cling to surfaces by suction disks. They can get as large as fifty to sixty feet, so be prepared to control size if necessary. In our climate, they will appreciate some afternoon shade. Moderate water is needed.
Clematis ‘Niobe’
Most Clematis is deciduous, but there is an evergreen species, C. armandii, which grows to fifteen to twenty feet and has white, vanilla scented flowers in the spring. It can take some sun, but also does well in the shade. One of the many deciduous clematis species, C. Montana, has about two inch wide pink flowers and grows to about twenty feet. The best known Clematis are the large-flowered hybrids that come in all manner of colors from white to violet in single or double form. Most of them grow to six to ten feet, twining around a support. They like sun, but seem to appreciate some afternoon shade in our hot summers. Regular water and feeding are necessary.
Wisteria
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 about planting location as the vines get very large and heavy. If you doubt, come in and check out the wisteria that is growing over our shade house!
Campsis
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 partial shade and moderate to regular water.
Akebia quinata
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.
Rosa ‘Pink Promise’
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 also have bareroot roses that arrive in early December. See our bareroot website www.baylaurelnursery.com for this season’s rose selection.
Tulbaghia
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 the leaves, deer tend to leave it alone.
Phlomis fruticosa
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). Phlomis generally grows to about four feet tall and wide.
Perovskia
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.
