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Emperor’s Candlesticks | An Ornamental Flowering Plant for the Garden

Posted on June 9, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Emperor’s Candlestick is an ornamental, broadleaf, evergreen shrub that is native to Northern regions of South & Central America. In its native habitat, Sennas can grow up to 30 feet in height. However, if grown as architectural flowering border shrub … Continue reading →

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Cape Honeysuckle | A Colorful Flowering Tropical Plant That Gardeners Love

Posted on April 13, 2021 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Cape honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) A truly fetching beauty, cape honeysuckle (tecoma capensis) is a hardy, fast-growing ornamental evergreen shrub which is native to South Africa. Drought and salt tolerant, and relatively pest free, here in the United States, cape honeysuckle … Continue reading →

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Maidenhair Vine | An Ornamental Plant for Outdoor (and Indoor) Gardens

Posted on June 20, 2019 by The Editors of Garden Variety

By Avenue – Own work, GFDL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14980740 Maidenhair vine (Muehlenbeckia complexa) is a deciduous climbing vine native to New Zealand. It is most notably known for its versatility as a prolific ground cover and screening plant due its rampart but … Continue reading →

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Achiote Tree | An Herbal Ornamental for the Garden

Posted on September 3, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Achiote (Bixa orellana), A.K.A. the Lipstick Tree, is a small deciduous tree native to Mexico, Central and South America. Achiote can grow up to 20 to 30 feet tall if grown as a tree. However, if pruned correctly, it can … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Bush | A Garden Option to Attract Butterflies, Bees and Other Pollinators

Posted on August 10, 2018 by The Editors of Garden Variety

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii) – Originating from China, Butterfly Bush is a delicious, perennial shrub known for it’s long plumes. The plumes feature a cascade of tiny, nectar rich flowers that attracts and provides food only, to adult butterflies, bees, … Continue reading →

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Five Shrubs For Your Winter Garden

Posted on October 15, 2017 by The Editors of Garden Variety

(Photo by Pixabay.com) For gardeners like me who live in a cold climate, the thought of the upcoming winter season can feel you with apprehension or dread. Winters here in New York state are brutal and long. The snow-covered landscape … Continue reading →