(uh·SPARR·uh·gus) (furn) Asparagus densiflorus Sprengeri Asparagus fern, scientifically known as Asparagus densiflorus Sprengeri, is a popular garden plant that adds a touch of elegance and beauty to any space. Despite its name, Asparagus Fern is not actually a fern, but it is in the same family as the vegetable (Asparagus officinalis). The term “fern” is… Read more »
(pol·kuh dɒt plaant) (hi·po·es’·tez) Hypoestes phyllostachya The Polka dot plant, also known as Hypoestes phyllostachya, is a delightful and vibrant plant that adds a playful touch to any space. With its distinctive foliage characterized by splashes of bright colours, including pink, red, and white dots or splotches on a green background, this plant instantly catches the… Read more »
(plek·tran·thuhs) Plectranthus ciliatus Plectranthus consists of hundreds of species of plants native to the tropical areas. Plectranthus are part of the mint family and closely related to Coleus. Many have aromatic, colourful foliage with decorative leaf margins that tend to be wavy, toothed, or scalloped. Generally grown for their ornamental foliage, Plectranthus have spikes of small white, pink, or… Read more »
(dai·kaan·druh) Dichondra spp. Dichondra is native to Australia, but it has become a favorite among gardeners and landscapers in many parts of the world due to its low maintenance and lush appearance. Members of the morning glory family, they are very attractive and interesting additions in the garden. They have clusters of small, rounded or lily… Read more »
(meh·ruh·gowld) Tagetes patula Marigolds are one of the most popular and versatile annual flowers. They may be second in ranking after petunias as favoured by gardeners. African marigolds are taller in stature and produce large, round flowers in bright colours. The shorter French marigolds generally have more petite flowers with a greater variety of petal types,… Read more »
(KAN-uh lil-ee ) Canna indica Canna lilies are not related to any type of lily, but in fact, they belong to their own plant group. There are hundreds of canna cultivars varying in flower and foliage colour. The large, trumpet-shaped, showy flowers range from shades of cream and yellow to orange, pink, and red in colour…. Read more »
(lye-sih-MAK-ee-ah) Lysimachia nummularia Lysimachia or Creeping Jenny has been a cottage garden favourite for generations. It is a very durable and cold tolerant, evergreen perennial that produces small, rounded, leaves with wavy edges along trailing stems – resembling a string of small coins. This creeping plant grows quite vigorously so it makes a nice addition to… Read more »
(sal pee GLOSS iss), (sal pih GLOSS iss) Salpiglossis sinuata Salpiglossis are beautiful annuals native to Chile. They are commonly known as “Painted Tongue” for obvious reasons. Each plant produces beautiful, open-faced blooms possessing rich jewel-toned colours and vivid, contrasting veins. These upright growers are best in areas with moderate summers, full sun, and fertile… Read more »
(ap TEN ee uh) Aptenia cordifolia, mesembryanthemum cordifolium, Dorotheanthus bellidiformis This South African native succulent also known as Mezoo™, is part of the ice plant family. The heart-shaped, textured leaves of Aptenia Arrow are topped with dainty, dark magenta-red daisy-like flowers which appear from summer to fall. This low-maintenance, compact, mat-forming annual is an outstanding groundcover in… Read more »
(mu-lan-BEK-ee-a) Muehlenbeckia complexa Muehlenbeckia is a creeping plant, native to New Zealand with distinctive small, round, emerald-green leaves and wiry dark stems. It is low maintenance and fast-spreading. This foliage plant is good for borders, rock gardens, hanging baskets, and planters. It can tolerate limited foot traffic. As the season progresses, little white flowers appear. This versatile… Read more »
