Unusual Living Rock of South Africa: Titanopsis calcarea
BY WIKILAWN | JUNE 28TH, 2013 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, EVERGREEN, SUCCULENTS, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Though I have not had much success with growing it, Titanopsis is one of my favorite succulents any day. My recent purchase was a couple of Titanopsis calcarea from Uwe Beyer a few months ago. So far they are doing well. Titanopsis is a small genus of dwarf succulents from the family of Aizoaceae. Naturally […]

Akebia quinata, the Chocolate Vine
BY WIKILAWN | MARCH 28TH, 2013 | CREEPERS, DECIDUOUS, EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, MEDICINAL PLANTS, OUTDOOR, PERENNIALS, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A

Akebia quinata, popularly known as Chocolate Vine because of its brownish-purple flowers, is a beautiful climber for sunny or partially shaded spots in gardens. Native to the Far East, Akebia quinata grows as a quick climber and makes an excellent specimen for growing over pergolas or against walls where it produces abundance of fresh-green foliage. […]

Symphoricarpos albus, the Snowberry Shrub
BY WIKILAWN | FEBRUARY 7TH, 2013 | COLD CLIMATE, DECIDUOUS, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 2A, ZONE 2B, ZONE 3A, ZONE 3B, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B

Symphoricarpos is a genus of deciduous shrubs known for their beautiful berry-like white fruit. Originally native to North America, these hardy shrubs can be grown in many different climatic conditions. Most species of Symphoricarpos prefer full to partial sun, average watering and almost any type of soil that does not retain water. From more than […]

Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’: the Japanese Bloodgrass
BY WIKILAWN | DECEMBER 12TH, 2012 | GROUND COVER, ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, OUTDOOR, PERENNIALS, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

The lovely plant in the picture is Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’ – a perennial grass with beautifully colored and textured blades. Commonly known as Japanese Bloodgrass, this ornamental grass is an excellent choice for creating dramatic effects in any garden. Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’ (Buy online) forms dense clumps of strappy leaves that grow up to 5 feet. […]

Lovely Succulent Plants for Landscapes: Dudleya
BY WIKILAWN | SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2012 | COLD CLIMATE, DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, OUTDOOR, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Dudleya is a small genus of rosette-forming succulent plants form California and Mexico. Grown for their lovely formation, most Dudleyas are strikingly beautiful when grown in landscapes or as specimen plants. A Dudleya is usually characterized by a green or silvery-white, succulent leaves that grow on a short stem to form a small rosette. Most […]

Lovely Plant for Borders and Edges: Erigeron
BY WIKILAWN | AUGUST 21ST, 2012 | FLOWERS, PERENNIALS, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Erigeron is a genus of small annuals, biennials and perennials with a worldwide distribution across many Mediterranean climates. Commonly known as Fleabane, the genus of Erigeron offers more than 400 plants that are easy to grow in almost all soil types. Most species are useful for planting in garden borders, edges, and other empty spaces […]

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