Name: Tropaeolum majus aka nasturtium Type of Plant: An annual in most areas of the USA, that is grown as a summer flowering annual and edible...
I Love Hamamelis vernalis ‘Amethyst’ aka Amethyst vernal witch hazel
Name: Hamamelis vernalis ‘Amethyst’ aka Amethyst vernal witch hazel Type of Plant: A shrub for full sun to part shade that flowers in March and...
I Love Corydalis lutea – aka Yellow Corydalis
Name: Corydalis lutea – aka Yellow Corydalis Type of Plant: A short-lived perennial with soft, ferny foliage and bright yellow flowers that bloom...
Kerria japonica aka Japanese Kerria
Name: Kerria japonica aka Japanese Kerria Type of Plant: This is a shrub with bright green stems and bright yellow flowers that is hardy in Zones...
I Love Narcissus ‘Tête-à-tête’
Name: Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête’ aka tete-a-tete miniature daffodils Type of Plant: This early flowering spring bulb is a mini-daffodil that is...
I Love the Weeping Alaska Cedar
Name: Weeping Alaska Cedar, aka Xanthocyparis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’, formerly known as Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’ (and oh my goodness...
I Love Alchemilla mollis, aka Lady’s Mantle
Name: Alchemilla mollis, aka Lady’s Mantle Type of Plant: This is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows in sun or part-shade and is hardy in Zones...
I Love Cilantro, aka Coriander, aka Coriandrum sativum
Name: cilantro, aka coriander, aka Coriandrum sativum Type of Plant: An annual herb used around the world in a variety of dishes. Why I Love/Hate...
I Love the Peace Lily aka Spathiphyllum
Name: Peace Lily aka Spathiphyllum species and varieties Type of Plant: This is a tropical, broad leaf evergreen that is a very commonly sold...
I Love Kalanchoe luciae aka flapjack plant or paddle plant
Name: Kalanchoe luciae aka flapjack plant or paddle plant Type of Plant: A succulent with large, round, stalkless leaves. Why I Love/Hate this...
I Love Alocasia varieties
Type of Plant: Alocasia is a broad-leafed tropical plant that has dramatic, striking foliage. These do well as houseplants and outdoors in the...
I Love Dendrolycopodium obscurum, aka princess pine.
Name: Dendrolycopodium obscurum aka Lycopodium obscurum, aka ground pine or princess pine. Type of Plant: This is a club moss that is native to...
I Love Caladium
Name: Caladium Type of Plant: A tropical plant that’s grown as an annual in northern gardens. Why I Love/Hate this plant: Heart shaped leaves, a...
I Love Hosta ‘June’
Name: Hosta ‘June’ Type of Plant: A Hosta variety that offers a weed smothering shade plant, blue/lime/sage-green colors, and low-growing height....
I Love Lagenaria siceraria aka Birdhouse Gourd
Name: Lagenaria siceraria aka bottle gourd, calabash or birdhouse gourd Type of Plant: An annual vine that produces gourds that can be made into...
I Love Crassula ovata aka Jade Plant
Type of Plant: A succulent shrub in warm climates, and a houseplant in colder areas, the jade plant is native to South Africa. The genus name comes...
I Love Epigaea Repens, aka Trailing Arbutus
Name: Epigaea repens, aka trailing arbutus or mayflower Type of Plant: Low-growing, evergreen native plant that has small, pinkish-white flowers in...
I Love Green Wave Mustard
Name: Green Wave Mustard Type of Plant: An easy to grow green for the garden that is cold-tolerant and delicious. This is a green to grow from seed...