13 Nov I Love Vitex agnus-castus aka Chastetree
Name: Vitex agnus-castus aka chastetree Type of Plant: A large shrub that flowers in mid to late summer. Hardy in Zone 6-8 Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love this plant because...
06 Nov I Love Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ aka Coral Bark Maple
Name: Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' aka Coral Bark Maple Type of Plant: Small tree for part-shade, reaching 15 to 20 feet tall and wide. Hardy in Zones 5-8. Why I Love/Hate this plant:...
30 Oct I Love Perovskia atriplicifolia aka Russian sage
Name: Perovskia atriplicifolia aka Russian sage Type of Plant: Perennial plant for full sun and well drained soils. It has woody stems so doesn’t usually get cut to the ground. Why I...
30 Oct I Love Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘Fastigiata’ aka upright Japanese Plum Yew
Name: Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' upright Japanese Plum Yew Type of Plant: Slow growing, upright evergreen that grows well in sun or part shade. Why I Love/Hate this plant: It’s not easy to find an...
16 Oct I Love Baccharis halimifolia, aka groundsel or eastern baccharis
Sometimes it's great to appreciate a plant that doesn't live everywhere, doesn't flower all summer, and can't be kept "under control." Name: Baccharis halimifolia aka groundsel, eastern baccharis or groundseltree Type of...
09 Oct I Love Vernonia lettermanii ‘Iron Butterfly’ – aka ironweed
Name: Vernonia lettermanii ‘Iron Butterfly’ aka ironweed Type of Plant: A drought tolerant perennial for Zones 4-9, with grass-like foliage all summer and purple flowers in late fall. Why I Love/Hate this...