What’s YOUR statice? My current statice of choice is Limonium latifolium, but it all comes down to personal preference. So let’s dive in to the details! First, some basics. Statice is the common name for Limonium, which is a genus of about 120 or, get...
Sturdy, dependable, and beautiful, echeveria are great succulents for beginner gardeners. And there are so, so many echeveria types to choose from. Succulents are drought tolerant, sun loving, garden gems. In previous posts, I’ve discussed other succulents like sedum,...
The alstroemeria I remember growing up were mostly golden-yellow with some orange or even a dark orange with some yellow. Burgundy streaks decorated the already multi-colored trumpet-like flowers. They came on a longish stem, and my mother would fill funky pottery...
Red Valerian is the common name for Centranthus Ruber. There are plenty of other common names as well, like Jupiter’s Beard. It’s also sometimes called Devil’s Beard. Some of the other names for Red Valerian are a bit dodgy—like Kiss-me-quick and Drunkards. One last...
