Native to South Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean region, the genus Erica contains over 800 species, but the most commonly grown are the winter heaths. These evergreen shrubs are compact and mound-forming, typically growing up to 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide.  Their needle-like leaves are usually dark green. Their tubular flowers come in […]

Eryngium, commonly known as Sea Holly, is an ornamental perennial cherished for its thistle-like appearance, silvery or blue-tinted flower heads, and showy bracts. Its steel blue foliage and captivating blooms add a unique and striking element to gardens. Sea Holly plants boast a variety of striking and ornamental forms. The size of Eryngium plants ranges […]

Eucalyptus is a genus of over 700 species of flowering trees and shrubs in the myrtle family. Native to Australia, Tasmania, and nearby islands. The tree is famous for its bluish-green leaves, smooth bark, and distinct aroma. Eucalyptus flowers have become a wonderful symbol of strength, protection, and abundance.  Eucalyptus has proven its place in […]

Euphorbia is a very large genus with over 2,000 species, part of the Euphorbiaceae family, whose members include surprising shapes and sizes. They can be annuals, perennials, evergreen, or deciduous, even shrubs or trees.  They are decoratively topped with thick, bottlebrush-like greenish-yellow flowers in early spring, which consist mainly of glowing lime-yellow bracts with purple […]

Vigorous and showy, Oenothera Speciosa, commonly known as Evening Primrose, is a sprawling perennial featuring masses of fragrant, bowl-shaped, satiny white flowers with the delicate texture of crumpled silk. It’s large, 2-3 inches wide, with pretty flowers that age to rose-pink with deeper pink veining.  Blooming profusely from late spring to early fall, the flowers […]

Botanically known as Calliandra Eriophylla, Fairy duster is a low, spreading shrub with dense clusters of pink flowers, which appear between late winter and late spring. It looks like a pink mist when in full bloom. This plant makes a good accent in drought-tolerant plantings. It grows 1-3 feet tall and 3 feet wide with […]

Fennel is a large, attractive plant with soft, feathery leaves and tall stems topped with flat clusters of tiny, yellow, pollinator-friendly flowers in summer. The leaves, flowers, and seeds have an aniseed flavour and aroma and can be infused to make tea, added to salads, or used in cooking.  Fennel is easy to grow, hardy, […]

One of the tallest Yarrows, an award-winner, Fernleaf yarrow is a showy herbaceous perennial boasting a profusion of impressive, mustard-yellow, long-lasting clusters, up to 6 inches wide, from early to late summer. Sitting atop erect leafy stems, the blossoms float above the elegant, semi-evergreen, grey-green fern-like leaves. The foliage emits a spicy aroma when crushed. […]

The fig marigold, native to South Africa, is a semi-hardy perennial from the Aizoaceae family, one of 30 species in the Carpobrotus genus. Fig Marigold is a branched, erect, creeping, moderately vigorous succulent species that grows to about 5 feet wide and about 1 foot tall. The elongated leaves are fleshy, about 5 inches long, […]