Category Archives: Plant of the Month

February Plant of the Month: Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Mozart’

Mozart rosemary is a newer variety of the well-known culinary herb, which has become quite popular for its deep green aromatic foliage and intensely blue flowers. This Mediterranean native is a mounding evergreen shrub reaching 3 feet tall and spreading 6 feet wide. In winter to spring, Mozart rosemary is covered with vibrant, showy flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. Lightly trimming back stems…
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January Plant of the Month: Arctostaphylos densiflora ‘Howard McMinn’

Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn', commonly known as the Sonoma Manzanita, is a large evergreen shrub endemic to Sonoma County in California. This Manzanita is a favorite in California landscapes due to its attractive characteristics, garden tolerance and dependability. Like most Manzanitas, Arctostaphylos 'Howard McMinn' has striking, red peeling bark. The shrub is naturally low-branching with a mounding…
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December Plant of the Month: Leucadendron salignum ‘Winter Red’

This tough, drought-tolerant evergreen shrub is a stand-out with a dense display of vibrant red foliage, which is particularly intense in the fall and winter months. It is grown for its leathery bracts, which are actually modified leaves that typically resemble (and are often mistaken for) flowers. The bracts are long-lasting and make a unique addition to cut flower arrangements. Inconspicuous cones develop at the…
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