Orthosiphon labiatus – Shell Bush, Pink Sage, Pink Cat’s Whiskers
BY WIKILAWN | OCTOBER 27TH, 2012 | EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, HERBACEOUS, OUTDOOR, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Orthosiphon is a genus of herbaceous shrubs from the family of Salvia and is known for its ornamental blooms. These drought tolerant shrubs especially Orthosiphon labiatus is a long blooming plant that forms a handsome shrub (up to 1 meter) for gardens and landscapes. Orthosiphon labiatus is known for its pink, tubular flowers that appear […]

Evergreen Shrub with Turquoise Flowers: Tweedia caerulea
BY WIKILAWN | OCTOBER 22ND, 2012 | EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, OUTDOOR, PERENNIALS, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Tweedia caerulea is an interesting twinning perennial from South America. This evergreen subshrub grows up to 1 meter or more and produces delicate flowers of turquoise color. The beautiful flowers give the plant many names like Southern Star, Heavenborn, Little Blue Star, and Blue Flowered Milkweed. Tweedia caerulea prefers full to partial sun and regular […]

Hardy Shrub and Ground Cover for Tropical Climate: Kennedia
BY WIKILAWN | OCTOBER 19TH, 2012 | CREEPERS, DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, GROUND COVER, OUTDOOR, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Kennedia is a small genus of small shrubs and woody climbers from tropical and subtropical climate of Australia. These useful plants are grown for their lovely and unusual flowers of red color. Kennedia originates from tropical and summer rainfall regions and thus are quite hardy to heat and spells of drought. Most species grow easily […]

Eucharis grandiflora, the Amazon Lily
BY WIKILAWN | OCTOBER 10TH, 2012 | FLOWERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11

Eucharis is a small genus of tropical bloomers from South America – particularly from the rainforests of the western basin of the Amazon. These lovely bloomers are quite easy to grow and produce lovely flowers almost all through the year in tropical climates. The most popular species in the genus is Eucharis grandiflora which is […]

Tropical Flowering Shrub: Odontonema strictum, Firespike
BY WIKILAWN | OCTOBER 2ND, 2012 | EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, OUTDOOR, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

The plant in picture is Odontonema strictum which is a versatile and useful shrub for tropical climates. Known by the names of Firespike, Cardinal Guard and Scarlet Flame, Odontonema strictum is grown for its fresh green foliage and spikes of showy flowers. It is a good plant to grow in borders, landscapes or in empty […]

Lovely & Aromatic Shrub for Gardens: Rosmarinus officinalis
BY WIKILAWN | SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2012 | MEDICINAL PLANTS, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Rosmarinus is a small genus of evergreen shrubs from the family of Mint. The genus is best represented by Rosmarinus officinalis, which has been grown for several centuries in the Mediterranean region where it became part of ancient culture, traditions and mythology. Rosmarinus officinalis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters and […]

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