Bougainvillea spectabilis (pictured is a Magenta (Pink-Purple)variety, is a vine with dramatic blooms in a variety of colors. It is native to South America. … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: December 2011
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Plant of the Month: November 2011
Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga 'Macrantha' or Cotyledon macrantha is a shrub-like succulent from the family Crassulaceae, with a height and width of approx. 2-3 ft. Round … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: November 2011
Plant of the Month: October 2011
Arbutus marina or Strawberry tree is a 25-40 ft. tree or four-season evergreen shrub, with cinnamon-colored bark and dark green and glossy leaves. White or pink … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: October 2011
Plant of the Month: August 2011
Aeonium arboreum is a succulent in the family Crassulaceae with branched stems to 3 ft. tall and 6-8" rosettes of light green leaves. Yellow flowers are in long … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: August 2011
Plant of the Month: July 2011
Aloe bainesii or Aloe barberae is sometimes referred to as the "Dr. Suess tree". The largest of the African aloes, A. bainesii can reach a height of 20-60 ft. and a … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: July 2011
Plant of the Month: June 2011
Bulbine frutescens, also known as Bulbinella is a native to South Africa; a flowering perennial with low water requirements. Succulent foliage with star-shaped yellow flowers … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: June 2011
Plant of the Month: May 2011
Cistus or Rockrose is an evergreen shrub with showy spring flowers, drought resistant and tolerant of poor dry soil. Recommended for fire hazard area plantings. … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: May 2011
Plant of the Month: April 2011
The Red Carpet Rose, a member of the genus Rosa is a groundcover variety, with showy flowers attractive to butterflies. Fast growing to 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide with dark … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: April 2011
Plant of the Month: March 2011
Echeveria lilacina or 'Ghost Echeveria' is from the family Crassulaceae which contains 1400 species, commonly known as succulents that store water in their fleshy … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: March 2011
Plant of the Month: February 2011
Aloe arborescens, 'Tree aloe' or 'Torch aloe' is a drought tolerant densely growing succulent native to South Africa, size is approximately 10 ft. tall and 6 ft. wide. … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: February 2011
