Butterfly bushes, scientifically known as Buddleia davidii, are deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs native to China and other parts of Asia. They were introduced to Western horticulture in the late 19th century and have since become popular ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes worldwide. Thes...
The mossy saxifrages look exactly likeclumps of moss. Saxifrage 'Cloth of Gold' has bright yellow, lacy foliage and clouds of tiny white flowers. Encrusted saxifrages have rosettes of evergreen leaves dusted in chalky white. Their delicate white flowers are held in airy sprays. ...
The answer to this is only lightly. Cistus are evergreen, or semi-evergreen and flower well for most of the summer and look very attractive in the border. They are maintenance free and will survive being pruned into the old wood. Cistus are best prunedlightly after floweringto keep into s...
Chinkapin oak is a slow-growing tree whose lifespan extends up to 300 years.It’s an evergreen with thick, heavy branches that grow out of its trunk at different levels. This makes it look like the trunk has many layers, making it attractive. The bark of this tree is light gray and...
Your hedgerow should include both evergreen and deciduous plants. Talk to your local extension office. Find out which native plants in your area provide food and shelter for birds and wildlife. For instance, in my area crabapples, black raspberries, willow, rugosa rose, cedars, and dogwoods ...