Pink forsythia, or Abeliophyllum distichum, grows 3-6 feet tall in full sun to part shade. It flowers in early spring and has a light, sweet fragrance. Beautiful foliage on this shrubby pine. There was a little note by it that said ‘Harvest Moon’, … Continue reading Plant Picks From the NW Flower and Garden Show
I planted a small area today for a client who needed color in front of her boxwood hedge. New plants are just starting to arrive at the nurseries, so it’s a good time to refresh a container or just put something new in the ground. Perennials are preferred, but annuals can be indispensable for color and cost. I chose ‘Rosemary’ Hellebore for the evergreen, thick … Continue reading February Planting
I first discovered this plant in my front yard when I moved to Washington State. I watched it in the spring growing tall, yet not knowing it’s name. I saw it blossom light, bright purple, swaying in the wind. I really didn’t take notice however until the flowers fell and the seed pods opened. That’s when the fun began. The long seed capsules split and … Continue reading Native Bites: Fireweed
Evergreen. Perennial. Shade-tolerant. Colorful. Frost resistant. Winter and Spring flowering. Poisonous. Pretty. Continue reading Hellebores: Summer Color on a Winter Day
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