Yearly Archives: 2014

[gallery ids="4573,4572"] A slow growing broadly rounded shrub. The attractive, bright green foliage becomes rich olive in the winter. Considered one of the hardiest boxwoods. Good for foundation plantings or low hedges. It has a surprisingly sweet fragrance in very early spring, on inconspicuous flowers. It grows in well-drained soils in sun to part shade. Prune...

[gallery ids="2848,9192"] A small dense shrub with deep, glossy green foliage that remains green throughout the winter. Spring foliage is blue-green. A vigorous grower forming a dense upright to mounded form. It grows well in full sun to some shade, and prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Prune if needed for form. PP 10,773....

[gallery ids="7597"] A non-invasive, low spreading shrub with feathery dark green leaves. It will bloom continuously from early summer to frost with spires of dark purple flowers. It will attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It grows best in full sun and a well-drained soil. Prune to encourage new growth and keep the plant tidy. A useful addition...

[gallery ids="6496,7713"] This shrub will bloom from early summer through late fall. The very fragrant light purple to orchid flowers, with orange throats, are held on upright panicles. Although called Butterfly bush, it is also attractive to hummingbirds. This is a sterile selection that originated in Arkansas. It responds well to heavy pruning, as it flowers...