Collector’s Choice

Besides the typical houseplant, this genus includes some attractive species worth trying in cooler gardens

Less widely grown than its European cousin, American smoketree (Cotinus obovatus) offers a textured spring silhouette and brilliant foliage in fall, even in poor soils

These Indigofera species reward simple care with scads of charming pea flowers and ferny foliage

The Proteaceae family includes several members that can contribute enticing flowers and foliage farther north than you might guess

A pleasant experience with one stunning selection led to other members of the genus Itea

Its excellent autumn tones, fantastic textural foliage, appeal to birds and butterflies, and elegant winter framework encourage us to do more than simply appreciate it in the wild.