Tag Archives: drought-tolerant plants

Calendula ‘Radio’

December 19, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 1

‘Radio’ is a gorgeous heirloom pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) that’s easy to grow and very eye-catching.

Verbena lilacina ‘De La Mina’

November 24, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 0

We asked leading landscape designers for one of their favorite plants to work with. Here’s what Susan Morrison, a landscape designer and author based in the San Francisco Bay Area, had to say:

Bamboo Muhly

November 24, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Bamboo muhly is a fine-textured grass that adds movement to the landscape.

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Golden Currant

November 24, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Golden currant (Ribes aureum) is both an ornamental and edible shrub.

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Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii)

October 19, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Turk’s cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii) is a shrubby plant with red summer flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

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Butterfly Weed

October 12, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 1

Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a bright-flowering plant that attracts butterflies and tolerates drought.

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Large Beardtongue

October 4, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 1

Large beardtongue (Penstemon grandiflorus) is an upright perennial with large lavender-colored flowers.

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Plants We Love: Goat’s Rue

September 28, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Goat’s rue (Tephrosia virginiana) is a low-growing, sun-loving native perennial that blooms all summer.

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Siskiyou Lewisia

September 8, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 2

Siskiyou lewisia (Lewisia cotyledon) is a cute flowering plant for the rock garden or a wall crevice.

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Indian Blanket Flower

August 31, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Indian blanket flower (Gaillardia pulchella) is a hot-colored annual that easily tolerates heat and drought.

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Drought-Tolerant Groundcovers

August 16, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 1

What are some groundcover plants that don’t require much water?

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