How to Grow and Care for Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense)

ghost plant succulent

This lovely small succulent forms pretty rosettes with pointed leaves. The leaves are a whitish-gray color but the color will change when exposed to either shade or sunlight. When grown in a shaded position, the leaves turn a lovely blue-gray color but when grown in full sun, they change to pinkish-yellow. As the plant matures, … Read more

How to Grow and Care for Primrose Flower (Primula spp.)

primrose flower

Primroses are wonderful additions to the spring garden. They are firm favorites of gardeners living in cool or temperate climates, and, with their brightly colored flowers, it’s easy to see why! The common name primrose is given to any of the flowering plants in the genus Primula and the family Primulaceae. There are approximately 490 … Read more

How to Grow and Care for Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla)

bush honeysuckle

Bush honeysuckle is a genus that contains just three deciduous shrubs. Bush honeysuckle, or Diervilla, as it is also known, is native to eastern parts of North America.  The three Diervilla species are northern bush honeysuckle, southern bush honeysuckle, and mountain bush honeysuckle.  In the summer, all three bush honeysuckle species produce small, pale yellow, … Read more

How to Grow and Care for Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Coralberry)

coralberry

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus belongs to the honeysuckle family of shrubs. It is a flowering plant and sometimes known as Indian currant, Devil’s shoestring, or buckbrush. This is a flowering, woody plant which is native to parts of the United States and Canada. Coralberry is grown as an ornamental low-growing shrub, and it attracts wildlife and beneficial … Read more

How to Grow and Care for Deutzia

Deutzia is a magnificent genus of flowering shrubs that are native to parts of Asia, America, and Europe. There are about 60 species in the genus, with the largest range of species being found in China.  The flower color is primarily white, but certain varieties have clusters of pink-white blooms. There are even hybrids that … Read more

How to Grow and Care for Burning Bush

burning bush

Euonymus alatus (Burning Bush) is an ornamental shrub grown for its spectacular flame-red leaves and vibrant, red berries in fall. Native to Asia, this plant became a very popular addition to US gardens.  E. alatus is one of around 170 plants in the Euonymus genus. Also known as a winged spindle tree, the burning bush … Read more