Purslane plants are the ultimate addition to any rock garden. These beautiful flowers come in vibrant colors and have a spreading habit, making them perfect for providing ground cover! They are short-lived perennial succulents, often grown as annuals in cooler climates. Purslane belongs to the Portulaca genus of which there are approximately 40-100 species. Portulaca … Read more
Dudleyas are hardy succulents native to California and Mexico. They are extremely drought tolerant and will almost thrive on neglect. In their native habitat, many of these species are becoming endangered and it’s illegal to harvest them. However, many plant producers have been able to propagate and cultivate these plants so that home gardeners can … Read more
There are around 50 species of Dudleyas that are commonly found in California and Mexico. These plants grow in rocky outcrops in arid regions and are found nowhere else in the world. Dudleyas are tough little plants that are superbly climatized to living in areas with hot, dry summers and mild winters. They grow quite … Read more
Cockscombs are delightful garden ornamental plants that belong to the genus Celosia and the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. They can either be herbaceous annuals and perennials, or shrubs, with around 45 species in this relatively small genus. The most popular garden cockscomb plants are cultivars of or closely related to Celosia argentea. C. argentea cultivars are … Read more
Primroses are any of the flowering plants that belong to the genus Primula and the family Primulaceae. There are around 490 – 600 species in the group, many of which are firm favorites amongst gardeners for their showy flowers! These plants can be found growing in bogs, forests, and meadows in the Northern Hemisphere, and … Read more
Cockscomb or Cock’s comb is a group of plants that belong to the genus Celosia. There are around 45 species within the group, several of which are cultivated as garden ornamentals! Cockscomb plants can be herbaceous annuals and perennials, or shrubs, and are known for their vividly colored flowers that often grow in plume-like inflorescences! … Read more
There are 22 species in the genus Zinnia, some of which have been highly cultivated and are popular summer bedding plants worldwide! Zinnia elegans in particular is a top choice for gardeners everywhere as it brings bold color into the garden, with many different lovely varieties to choose from. Zinnia plants are native to Mexico … Read more
Boxwood, also known as box, is a genus of around 60 species. Native to parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, most species are tropical or subtropical and few are frost-tolerant. Modern cultivars and hybrids come from only 2 species, English boxwood and Japanese boxwood. This evergreen shrub is slow growing. It is grown … Read more
Zinnias are delightful flowering plants that belong to the genus Zinnia! They are extremely popular as summer bedding plants worldwide, with around 22 species within the genus. Of these, several have been highly cultivated, especially Zinnia elegans, or the common zinnia! Zinnia flowers can be annuals, perennials, or subshrubs, but most garden varieties are half-hardy … Read more
Crassula succulents cover a diverse species of plants that number around 350. The most well-known and popular of these is the jade plant (Crassula ovata). The plants in this genus can range from groundcovers to shrubs and small trees. Most plants in this genus are slow-growing and are perfect for growing indoors. These plants are … Read more