Drought Tolerant Ideas, Tips & Guides

Previously known as Perovskia atriplicifolia, Russian sage was recently renamed Salvia yangii, and like rosemary which was also recently reclassified, is now regarded as a member of the Salvia genus.Added to the genus in 2017, this mint family pla

Enjoying that breezy new linen shirt you picked up on sale last weekend? Linen, a textile crafted from a member of the Linum genus, is renowned for its use in summer wear.The particular weave used to craft linen fabric, com

When you think of echinacea, chances are that the typical purple coneflower comes to mind, attractive to pollinators and herbalists alike, as well as wildflower aficionados everywhere.But, wait. What’s that? You’re lo

Are you looking for a hardy perennial to add a bold splash of reliable color and dramatic form to your summer garden?After the exuberant growth of spring and early summer,

With their vibrant blooms, and ability to withstand salt spray and drought, oleanders are highly desirable flowering plants. But these shrubs also contain cardiac glycosides, which are poisonous.If humans or animals eat the blooms, leaves, stems, or roots, t

An import from the land down under, Swan River daisy (Brachyscome iberidifolia) joins eucalyptus as one of our favorite botanical gifts from Australia.Though this blooming beauty is available with lavender, pink,

One of the most fabulous things about coneflowers is that they’re rarely troubled by pests or diseases. That goes double for any of the uncultivated species.Now, this shouldn’t imply that there are zero issues that

Few flowers are better suited to a wildflower garden than coreopsis, also known as “tickseed.”Native to North America, coreops

It was a balmy day in May when I broke ground on my first professional gardening gig.My supervisor was pruning back these funny-looking, kinda st

North American native coneflowers, Echinacea spp., are hardy daisy-like perennials for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9.There are nine species and num

During summer in East Los Angeles, California, you’ll see yucca blooming in people’s gardens and various pockets of the landscape. It’s refreshing to see their blooms when other flowers have faded in the hot weather.We link to vendors to help you find re

Just about everyone has heard of chamomile, whether they’ve seen the cheerful little plants growing in the garden, or have relaxed with a piping-hot cup of chamomile tea.But not everyone knows that there are two species that sh