Asclepias, more commonly known as Milkweed or Butterfly Weed, is an essential plant for pollinator gardens. This summer blooming perennial begins blooming early to mid-summer. Flowers vary depending on variety and can be various shades of orange, purple, pink, white and even red. Milkweed is the only host plant for Monarch caterpillars, making it […]
Southern Living calls Crape Myrtles an “essential southern plant” and with good reason! These trees and shrubs provide beauty and interest year-round! Blooming begins in mid to late June and lasts for up to 100 days! Those blooms come in various shades of pink, purple, red and white. Once fall sets in, the color show […]
Unlike Rex Begonias, Rieger Begonias are grown for their beautiful flowers, which come in shades of pink, yellow, orange or white. They bloom for several weeks (or months if they’re very happy) and then go through a period of dormancy which can last 2 to 4 months before blooming again. Riegers can be grown outside […]
Similar in growth habit to Pothos, Heartleaf Philodendron is a trailing variety that is easy to care for and does well in most environments. Light – Does well in low to bright light, though Heartleaf tends to grow faster with more light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can lead to leaf scorch. Water – Allow to […]
Also known as Mini Monstera and Minima Philodendron, this plant is actually not a Monstera or a philodendron at all. Its real name is Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma and its care is similar to that of its namesakes. Light – Prefers bright, indirect light. While tolerant of moderate light, growth will be slower and smaller. Water – […]