Plant of the Month – June
Creeping Thyme Thymus praecox ssp. articus Plant Form: Groundcover, perennial herb Water Use: Very low, low Mature Size: 2-3 in. tall x 1.5-2.5 ft. wide Exposure: Full sun, part shade Bloom Time: Summer (June – August), Fall (Sept) Native to: Europe Hardiness: Cold hardy to 10°F Creeping Thyme is a low evergreen ground cover that fits into small spaces but seems to bring big smiles to everyone passing by. It has a pleasant, spicy fragrance when crushed, and it will tolerate […]
Plant of the Month – December
Cape Honeysuckle Tecomaria capensis Plant Form: Semi-evergreen vine, shrub Water Use: Low Mature Size: 5-6 (to 15) ft. tall x 3-4 ft. wide Exposure: Full sun, part shade Bloom Time: Fall (Sept-Nov), Winter (Dec) Native to: South Africa Hardiness: Cold hardy to 23°F Cape Honeysuckle explodes into bloom late in the season with a welcomed burst of color. Clusters of red-orange trumpet-shaped flowers attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, just in time for migration. This beautiful shrub has glossy leaves […]
