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, […]

The orange-colored fire lily is the most widely found species of wild lily in Europe. It is an exception among the many highly perfumed species of lily in that it does not give off any scent. It is pollinated by butterflies that settle on the petals as they go about their work.  The fire lily […]

Flax, botanically known as Linum Usitatissimum, is a high-elevation perennial that grows up to about 9,500 feet and is hardy to USDA zone 4. Its blue flowers open just after sunrise and usually close by early afternoon on sunny days. It blooms for a long season. After flowers fade, buff-colored seed pods form, but the […]

Despite their small size, forget-me-nots have a big impact both as a symbol of love and remembrance and as a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape. Forget-me-not is a delicate and charming wildflower prized for its beautiful blue flowers and rich symbolism.  It has clusters of tiny, delicate flowers that are typically blue but […]

The cherry blooms of the Forsythia bush provide a welcome burst of color at a time of year when gardeners need it the most. One of the earliest flowering shrubs, the forsythia plant has a graceful arching or upright habit and is grown primarily for the golden yellow four-petalled flowers that appear in early spring […]

Four O’Clock, scientifically known as Mirabilis Jalapa, also known as the ‘Marvel of Peru,’ is a bushy, blooming perennial native to South America that thrives in warm climates. This plant’s fragrant flowers open in the afternoon or early evening and are pollinated by hummingbirds and moths, making it a perfect addition to a nighttime or […]

Common Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, is an herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial from Western Europe in the plantain family that grows in woodland clearings, on mountainsides, and especially on disturbed sites, and is also used as a garden ornamental.  The plant produces an upright flower stem with smaller leaves from the center of the basal clump […]

Noted for their fresh, sweet fragrance and bright colors, Freesias are usually grown for use as cut flowers. Each stem produces 5-10 trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in one-sided racemes atop leafless, arching, wiry stems. Many hybrids are available in single or double blooms and in colors ranging from white, yellow, orange, and various bicolors. The […]