Aug 20, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Lespedeza thunbergii including varieties such as ‘Gibraltar’ Type of Plant: Often called a bush clover, this is a shrub in warmer climates and a herbaceous perennial in colder climates such as my warm zone 6 on Cape Cod. Why I Love/Hate this plant:...
Aug 13, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Nepeta x faassenii ‘Balpurrlu’ aka Whispurr Blue catmint Type of Plant: A perennial plant that’s hardy in zones 4a to 9a. Why I Love/Hate this plant: This plant was sent to me this year by the people at Darwin Perennials. As usual when I have a...
Aug 6, 2021 | Gardens, Love This!
Name: Hydrangea paniculata –panicle hydrangeas! Type of Plant: These are the white to pink flowering hydrangeas that are in or approaching full bloom in early August. They are hardy in Zones 4 through 9 Why I Love/Hate this plant: These hydrangeas are hardy,...
Jul 30, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Cercis canadensis ‘JN2’ aka The Rising Sun Redbud Type of Plant: A small tree with heart-shaped leaves. Growing slowly to 8 to 12 feet tall and wide. Why I Love/Hate this plant: This small tree is special because the new foliage is a mix of lime green,...
Jul 23, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Allium hybrid ‘Serendipity’ Type of Plant: A mid-summer flowering perennial plant hardy in zones 4 – 8. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love this perennial for so many reasons. First, it’s attractive both before and after it flowers, which is important in...
Jul 16, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ aka Royal Purple Smoke Bush Type of Plant: A large bush or small tree…but accept that it’s going to get big! Hardy in Zones 4-8, and best grown in full sun. This plant can easily grow to 15 feet tall and nearly that wide. Why...
Jun 25, 2021 | Love This!
Name: Nassella tenuissima aka Mexican feathergrass, formerly known as Stipa tenuissima. Type of Plant: This is a very soft, fine textured low grass that is perennial in a warm Zone 7 but considered an annual elsewhere. This plant grows to about 20 inches tall and...
