Archives: Plants

Limelight’ is an appealing soft green with lemon-yellow variegation with the form and foliage of ‘Powis Castle’. I find that the variegated leaves of artemisia

It was the blackberry part of this plant’s name that first caught my attention. I could not imagine a lily with thorns! I was happy

As the temperatures rise and the rain begins to taper off I gain new appreciation for the plants in my garden that are heat and

Gardeners often speak with such enthusiasm about certain plants you have to wonder if they are getting a kickback from somewhere. I once heard the

I believe it was Gertrude Jekyll who once said, "Remember green is a color, too!" And how right she was. For me, green is the

Tradescantia is one of my workhorse plants because it is so willing to adapt to many growing situations. It can take varied light conditions; it’s

The light pink plume-like blooms of astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’ add a soft color and friendly texture to the garden from late spring through early summer.

Originally from South America, bog sage (Salvia uliginosa) is very showy throughout the summer and well into the fall with its sky blue flowers. This

Don’t be fooled by the toad lily’s unattractive name. These plants, and there are many different types, add a unique subtlety to the garden. The

Many years ago wildflower expert Carl Hunter gave me some seeds from a flower that he said I would be ecstatic over. Carl told me