Tough as nails, Echinacea, commonly known as Coneflower, is a wonderful addition to the landscape, with its brightly colored blossoms enjoyed over a long flowering season. Simple to grow, mostly trouble-free, and thriving on neglect, Echinacea is a reliable performer that is tolerant of almost everything. Echinacea is a truly American plant, originally found in […]

The Edelweiss plant is a charming alpine flower known for its soft, star-shaped blooms and silvery-white foliage. Native to mountainous regions, it has long been admired for its unique appearance and ability to thrive in harsh conditions. Its fuzzy petals give the flower a delicate look, making it a favourite among gardeners who enjoy rare […]

This amazing plant, with its massive leaves looking like elephant ears, makes a triumphant statement, and with its heart-shaped leaves, will captivate your heart into seeing the beauty in this plant. These plants are tuberous and are known to be used in some traditional Asian cuisine.  Originating from Southeast Asia, these plants enjoy loamy, fertile […]

Enchanter’s nightshade is a hairy plant and a member of the willowherb family. It can be found in woodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and even at the foot of old walls.  It especially likes heavy, rich soils. It bears loose clusters of tiny, pinky-white flowers from June to August.  Despite its rather grand name, the plant itself […]

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 […]