Author: ClickArtists

  • Clematis

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Roses

    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…

  • 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

    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.

  • Nepeta

    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 to leave it alone.  N. cataria is catnip, the herb of choice for many cats. …

  • Euphorbia

    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 poinsettia of Christmas.  What we call the flowers are actually bracts that surround the very…