Flowering Shrub for Perennial Borders: Eupatorium purpureum
BY WIKILAWN | JULY 4TH, 2012 | FLOWERS, OUTDOOR, PERENNIALS, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Eupatorium is a genus of perennial shrubs that are distributed widely in tropical climates of America, Africa and Asia. These flowering shrubs are popular among gardeners as late season perennials when only a few plants bloom. Most species of Eupatorium produce attractive and fluffy flowers of pink or mauve colors, and grow as tough and […]

Pennisetum: Ornamental Grasses for Landscapes and Gardens
BY WIKILAWN | JUNE 28TH, 2012 | ANNUALS, COMPANION PLANTS, CONTAINER GARDEN, DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, GARDEN LANDSCAPE, ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, OUTDOOR, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Pennisetum is a genus of annual and perennial ornamental grasses from tropical and temperate regions of the world. Some popular species from this genus include millet, grain and some fodder plants. These ornamental grasses are known for their foliage and flowers that really add ornamental value to gardens and landscapes. Pennisetum are generally tough, drought-tolerant […]

Lovely, Multicolor Houseplant: Agave lophantha ‘quardicolor’
BY WIKILAWN | JUNE 23RD, 2012 | CONTAINER GARDEN, DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, EVERGREEN, FOLIAGE PLANT, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

The very first look at my rooftop garden would tell you that I have a special interest for Agaves so much so that they have gradually taken place of other succulent plants in my collection. I love Agave plants for the variety of colors, texture, foliage, size and formation. Another reason that I tend to […]

Unusual Succulent Plant for Miniature Gardens: Fenestraria
BY WIKILAWN | JUNE 19TH, 2012 | ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Fenestraria is a small genus of miniature succulent plants that can be grown indoor or outdoor as small ornamental plants. These tiny plants are characterized by clumps of small, soft and succulent leaves. Fenestraria comes from arid regions of Namibia and South Africa where they grow and hide themselves in sandy soil in order to […]

Lovely and Unusual, Moraea tortilis: The Spiral Grass
BY WIKILAWN | JUNE 13TH, 2012 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Moraea tortilis or Spiral Grass is a bulbous plant known for its very unusual and ornamental twisting and curly leaves that resemble a corkscrew. Native to limited regions of Namibia and South Africa, Moraea tortilis is a hardy and drought tolerant plant. In cultivation, it can be propagated in a well-drained soil and under sunny exposure. […]

Pachypodium lamerei: The Madagascar Palm
BY WIKILAWN | JUNE 11TH, 2012 | DECIDUOUS, DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, FLOWERS, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Pachypodium is a genus of caudiciform succulents from the family of Plumeria. The plants in this genus are characterized by thick, succulent stems that are usually covered by long spines and crowned by lance-shaped leaves that are arranged in a circular fashion. Belonging to Africa and Madagascar, Pachypodium are quite hardy plants that can adapt […]

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