We are trying out a new ornamental grass called Savannah ruby grass, Melinis nerviglumis ‘Savannah’. We are getting different pieces of information about it, but we are going to try it in our demo garden anyway. Some say… Read More
The state tree of Oklahoma, Eastern Redbud is a moderate to rapid-grower when young, reaching a height of 20 to 30 feet. Thirty-year-old specimens are rare but they can reach 35 feet in height forming a rounded vase…. Read More
Feijoa sellowiana , or Pineapple Guava, is a gray-green evergreen shrub or tree (depending on pruning) which produces small, tasty fruit in late summer and early fall. The plants can be pruned to form a hedge or a… Read More
Blue Passion Flower Passiflora caerulea Common Name: Blue Passion Flower Family: Passifloraceae Juss. ex Kunth. Country of Origin: Brazil to Argentina, naturalized in tropics Description: In summer this frost hardy, fast-growing, 30 ft (9 m) evergreen or semi-evergreen climber produces beautiful flowers with… Read More
The symmetrical, dense, rounded form of Schilling’s dwarf holly requires infrequent pruning to maintain its 4- to 6-foot height and spread (Fig. 1). Ideally suited as a low-growing foundation plant, Schilling’s dwarf holly works well as a tall… Read More
Pyrus communis ‘Hood’ Pears are placed in the Rose family (Rosaceae), subfamily Pomoideae along with apple and quince. The genus Pyrus is composed of about 22 species, found in Asia, Europe, and northern Africa. Two major species are… Read More
Thyme is a genus of about 350 species of aromatic perennial herbs in the family Lamiaceae and native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Ancient Egyptians used thyme in embalming. The ancient Greeks used it in their baths… Read More
St John’s Wort, also known as Tipton’s Weed or Klamath Weed is a perennial herb indigenous to Europe which has been introduced to many temperate areas of the world and grows wild in many meadows. The common… Read More
Stevia is a genus of about 240 species of herbs and shrubs in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native to subtropical and tropical South America and Central America. The species Stevia rebaudiana, commonly known as sweetleaf, sweet leaf, sugarleaf, or simply stevia, is widely grown for its sweet leaves. As a sweetener and sugar substitute, stevia’s taste has a… Read More
Salvia officinalis is an aromatic, rather woody perennial shrub in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to the shores of the northern Mediterranean. Its common names include culinary sage, common garden sage, or garden sage. The word “sage” has… Read More
