Archives: Plants

Agave americana is one of the most dramatic plants in my garden. If there ever was a plant I’d describe as architectural, this is it.

For those who love true blue flowers, Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica) is the plant for you. This flower’s old world charm brings to mind poems

I can’t imagine my little woodland garden without columbines. I think I would grow them for their bluish-green leaves and nothing more, but I do

Many years ago, just before Thanksgiving, I was visiting a garden when I came upon the plant autumn sage (Salvia greggii). Although it was near

If you are one of those people who is into fiery red, crocosima ‘Lucifer’ is the plant for you. Wands of eye popping, orange-red blooms

If I had to choose a plant to symbolize the 21st century, the amaryllis would be my top pick. Its ability to provide such spectacular

When I returned to the United States from studying in England, I was so excited about the potential of perennial garden plants I could hardly

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Calla lilies, or zantedeschia (zan-teh-DES-kee-ah), are a wonderful flower for both the garden and as cut flowers to bring indoors for arrangements. Champagne flute shaped