Category Archives: Plant of the Month

Autumn is here, but does it have you yearning for the reds and oranges of fall foliage? Look no further! Our September Plant of the Month is nothing short of spectacular. Leucospermum 'Scarlet Ribbon' is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10-12 feet wide and 8 feet tall at maturity, although it can be pruned before the flush of new…

Longing for some long-season interest in your garden? Look no further! Find it here with our August Plant of the Month. Euphorbia characias 'Black Pearl' is an evergreen perennial with stunning chartreuse "blooms" dotted with dramatically contrasting reddish-black eyes, which sit atop architectural stems full of soft, grey-green foliage. As with all members of the…

Our June Plant of the Month is Sempervivum tectorum, a showy little succulent native to the mountains in southern Europe. Its thick, fleshy leaves form tight rosettes that reach about four inches tall and wide at maturity. The glabrous foliage of each unique variety varies in color from vibrant to mint green, dusty purple to bright red, and is often tipped with…