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Plant of the Month Ajuga-Carpet Bugle Ajuga reptans is an evergreen perennial in the Lamiaceae family that is a fast-spreading ground cover. The leaves of the species are green but there are several new cultivars with other leaf colors. Almost all have blue flower spikes in the

Plant of the Month Abutilon Hybrids-Flowering Maple These Malvaceae family members can be grown as potted plants indoors in winter and outdoors in summer. They are borderline cold hardy for us so if you do keep them out all winter long then they will need protection and

Plant of the Month Kniphofia Red-Hot Poker, Torch Lily Kniphofias form grass like clumps of foliage and are in the Lily family. The flowers stalks rise from the foliage with the look of a torch or poker as their common name suggests. The older variety planted was

Plant of the Month Oxalis Iron Cross We love this perennial sorrel which is grown from bulbs. Plant in light shade or morning sun here. It gets its name from the distinct makings on the clover like leaves. Add to it the dark pink flowers over a

Plant of the Month Parahebe perfoliata I really admire this plant and was able to get them this year. It is native to Australia and is classified as a shrubby perennial. It can grow up to 4 ft tall but I would say plan on two feet

Perennial of the Month Nepeta/ Catmint I am referring to Catmint, not catnip, although that is also a variety of Nepeta. These perennials require sun to part-sun and survive with moderate water. They are fast-growing spreading perennials that bloom frequently if sheared back by half after bloom.

Plant of the Month Bonsai and Dwarfs We had to get the minimum order for our little dwarf conifers and bonsai, so we have plenty. Thought it would be fun to feature them this month and offer them at 20% Off. Not sure if we have any

 Plant of the Month Cistus -Rockrose I think this was a plant of the month in some past year but now is a great time to plant these Mediterranean shrubs. We often have them in 4” pots this time of year for the budget conscious gardener. They

Plant of the Month Verbena bonariensis This verbena is very different from the usual verbena that comes to mind. It is very drought resistant once established and butterflies love it. Although Sunset only rates it to Zone 8, it does okay here and can self sow. It

Plant of the Month Picea pungens and P. abies Thought it might be nice to give you some info on some of our potted conifers. I have found the spruces hold up well through our summers. If you are buying a living tree either for yourself or