Kalanchoe beharensis, the Feltbush Plant
BY WIKILAWN | MARCH 10TH, 2015 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, EVERGREEN, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, SUCCULENTS, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Kalanchoe beharensis is an evergreen bush known for its distinct looks and unusual foliage. Gardeners and horticulturists like this plant because of its ability to grow in poor and sandy soil where it can be grown as an ornamental plant. This lovely bush is characterized by knotted stem that bears large foliage of olive-green color. Each […]

Spring Flowering Shrub: Loropetalum chinense
BY WIKILAWN | MARCH 4TH, 2015 | EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, OUTDOOR, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Loropetalum chinense is an evergreen shrub from the family of Witch Hazel. It is also known as Chinese fringe-flowers because of its fringe-like flowers that appear in spring and summer. Loropetalum chinense is grown for its colorful foliage and prominent but unusual flowers. Commonly available species include a green-leafed variety that produced white flowers and […]

Lapageria rosea, the Chilean Bellflower
BY WIKILAWN | SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2014 | EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, PERENNIALS, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Lapageria rosea is an evergreen perennial vine known for its beautiful and unusual flowers. Commonly known as Chilean bellflower, Lapageria rosea can be grown as a beautiful climber in shady and slightly humid parts of the garden. This lovely vine is characterized by dark-green waxy leaves that grow alternatively along wiry stem. Lapageria rosea is […]

Kalanchoe orgyalis, the Copper Spoons
BY WIKILAWN | JANUARY 13TH, 2014 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, EVERGREEN, FOLIAGE PLANT, SUCCULENTS, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

The plant featured today is Kalanchoe orgyalis. It is a popular plant among landscape designers because of attractive colors and texture of the plant. Kalanchoe orgyalis is characterized by succulent leaves that have tiny hair of copper-brown colors that gives its leave a felted substances and copper color. Fresh leaves have shiny copper color. As […]

Low Maintenance Shrubs for Arid Climate: Myoporum
BY WIKILAWN | DECEMBER 17TH, 2013 | EVERGREEN, FOLIAGE PLANT, GROUND COVER, OUTDOOR, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Myoporum is a small genus of evergreen shrubs and small trees from Australia and New Zealand. Because of their low maintenance growth and ability to tolerate drought,  Myoporum is widely grown in arid climates as hedge plant. Most species of Myoporum produce attractive foliage, white flowers and colourful berries that add to the beauty of […]

Lovely Flowering Vine: Macfadyena unguis cati
BY WIKILAWN | NOVEMBER 30TH, 2013 | EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, OUTDOOR, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Macfadyena is a small genus of flowering vines from tropical regions of America. The one commonly known species from this genus is Macfadyena unguis-cati. The name translates in English as Cat’s claw creeper. Macfadyena unguis-cati is grown as an evergreen vine under full or partial sun. The plant grows up to 5 meters and uses […]

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