Euryops pectinatus viridis, the Green Leaved Euryops Daisy, or Bush Daisy A native of South Africa, this evergreen shrub has deeply divided green leaves and cheerful, … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: April
Plant or Flower of the Month
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Flower Power
Armando submitted this just in time for Easter greetings. Osteospermum or African Daisy is a member of the Asteraceae family. They like sunny, well-drained conditions and are … [Read more...] about Flower Power
Plant of the Month: August 2012
Searching for a worthy plant to use for this month's blog post, I had only to step out onto our loading dock - to capture these bright yellow blooms. Lantana montevidensis is … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: August 2012
Plant of the Month: July 2012
Hydrangea macrophylla in a beautiful shade of pink, snapped by Gigi-Golden Smith. Variety: unknown Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous shrub which can grow up to 8-9ft … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: July 2012
Plant of the Month: June 2012
I spied these flowers on our loading dock recently and they were new to me! I discovered that this beautiful annual is known both as Godetia and Clarkia amoena, … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: June 2012
“Planter” of the Month: May 2012
This month we are featuring a planter from one of our large HOA's, displaying a profusion of color. Thanks to Supervisor Armando Diaz for providing the great photo! To … [Read more...] about “Planter” of the Month: May 2012
Plant of the Month: April 2012
Euryops pectinatus viridis, the Green Leaved Euryops Daisy, or Bush Daisy A native of South Africa, this evergreen shrub has deeply divided green leaves and cheerful, … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: April 2012
Plant of the Month: March 2012
Primula vulgaris, English primrose is a vibrant bedding and container plant available in every shade of the rainbow. The name Primula of which there are over 600 … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: March 2012
Plant of the Month: February 2012
Osteospermum are a member of the Asteraceae/Compositae (Daisy) family. Originally from South Africa, Osteospermum is commonly knows as African Daisy or South African … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: February 2012
Plant of the Month: January 2012
Calendula officinalis or pot marigold Pictured is a bright yellow variety but Calendula also comes in shades of orange, apricot, cream and soft yellow. A popular and … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: January 2012
