Plant of the Month
‘Belgravia Rose’ Sunrose Helianthemum hybrid Plant Form: Evergreen perennial Water Use: Low, moderate Mature Size: 0.5-o.7 ft. tall x 2-4 ft. wide Exposure: Full sun, part sun Bloom Time: Spring (May), Summer (June-Aug), Fall (Sept-Oct) Native to: Hybrid Hardiness: Cold hardy to 25°F ‘Belgravia Rose’ Sunrose is noted for its beauty, abundance of blossoms, and ability to thrive on poor soils with little to no irrigation once established in Mediterranean climates. This low-growing, eye-catching evergreen sub-shrub is covered with so […]
Plant of the Month – Mexican Blue Sage
Mexican Blue Sage Electric Blue Sage Salvia chamaedryoides Plant Form: Evergreen perennial/subshrub Water Use: Low Mature Size: 1-2 ft. tall x 2-3 ft. wide Exposure: Full sun, part shade Bloom Time: Spring (Mar-May), Summer (June-Aug), Fall (Sept-Oct); heaviest bloom Spring & Fall Native to: Mexico Hardiness: Cold hardy to 10°F Mexican Blue Sage is a fast-growing, low, mounding perennial that spreads by underground runners. The small silvery-green foliage is a perfect backdrop for its electric blue flowers that are heaviest […]
Plant of the Month – Channel Islands Snapdragon
Island Snapdragon Gambelia speciosa Plant Form: Evergreen shrub Water Use: Very low Mature Size: 3-4 ft. tall x 8-10 ft. wide Exposure: Full sun, part sun Bloom Time: Spring (Mar-May), Summer (June-Aug) Native to: Channel Islands, CA, & Guadalupe Island, Mexico Hardiness: Cold hardy to 30°F Island Snapdragon is a magnet for hummingbirds with its bright clusters of lipstick-red, snapdragon-like flowers on the tips of arching stems from spring through mid-summer. This vine-like perennial, native to several offshore islands of […]
Plant of the Month: March 2012
Blackfoot Daisy is a fast-growing, low, evergreen perennial adorned with delightful white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. This dainty, rounded plant thrives in well-drained soil, and attracts butterflies and bees. Although fairly short-lived, this mounding perennial brightens up any drought-tolerant garden.
