Jan 27, 2023 | Love This!
Name: Drift Roses Type of Plant: Low-growing, disease resistant, and repeat flowering shrub roses from Star Roses and Plants Why I Love This Plant: I love these roses because they fit in well in many landscapes and gardens. Because they are lower-growing than many...
Jan 26, 2023 | Garden Travel
Ellen Zachos and I are pleased to once again be recording a live edition of Plantrama at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. We’ll be talking about the “Plantrama Top Ten” – Ten great edibles to grow or forage for, ten must-have...
Jan 20, 2023 | Love This!
Name: Mitchella repens aka partridge berry Type of Plant: A low-growing, evergreen native perennial that is hardy in Zones 3 to 8. Why I Love This Plant: When you can find a very low growing plant that’s evergreen, thrives in shade, and is native to North America,...
Jan 13, 2023 | Gardens, Love This!
Name: Amsonia hubrichtii aka Threadleaf Blue Star Type of Plant: A native perennial that flowers in early June on Cape Cod. Growing to about 3’ tall and 4’ wide, this plant grows best in full sun. Why I Love This Plant: First of all, I love the soft, grass-like...
Dec 31, 2022 | Love This!
Name: Pentas lanceolata aka star flower Type of Plant: Perennial in Zone 10 to 11 but an annual in most of the USA. Grows best in full sun. Why I Love This Plant: I love this annual because it attracts bees and butterflies, and the bright-colored flowers continue...
