Division of Extension
Chenille plant features pendulous blossoms that look like yarn, hence the common name of the tropical plant Acalypha hispida. Learn more about this exotic species grown as a houseplant or seasonal annual in this article.
Among the easiest flowers to grow, zinnias come in a wide range of colors, heights and flower types. It may be hard to choose from the hundreds of cultivars and hybrids. Learn about them in this article.
Tradescantia zebrina, or Zebra Plant, is a popular houseplant grown for its variegated foliage. This tender perennial can also be used as a seasonal groundcover or trailing accent in containers. Learn more about this tough plant in this article.
In addition to Aloe vera, there are many other small species that make great houseplants. These compact succulents from Africa can have very ornamental foliage as well as pretty flowers. Learn more how to grow them in a cold climate in this article.
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) is a tender succulent south African native that is very easy to grow and propagate, making it a popular houseplant. This article provides information on caring for and propagating Jade Plants.
Fiber optic grass (actually a sedge) is a low maintenance plant with small flower spikes at the tips of the grass-like stems reminiscent of those fiber optic lamps. Although it’s not hardy here and is frequently used as an annual and you can overwinter it in the house. Read more on fiber optic grass in this article.
Peacock orchid, actually in the Iris family, is a fragrant species of Gladiolus easily grown as a tender summer bulb in our climate. Learn more about this interesting flower in this article.
With silvery, woolly leaves and small, bright magenta, rose, pink or white flowers, rose campion, Lychnis coronaria can be a wonderful addition to the dry garden. It is a relatively short-lived perennial, but does self seed (not invasively) and has few pest problems. Read more about this pretty plant…
Purple Heart is an easy to grow annual or houseplant to add a splash of purple foliage to your containers and plantings. Learn more about this popular, easy to grow and propagate plant.
Blue anise sage is a tender perennial sage that can be grown as an annual to add purple to true blue color in the landscape or in containers. Learn more Salvia guaranitica in this article.
Fountain grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides, is a nice short-stature grass for the home garden. Learn more about this popular ornamental grass in in this article.
It has showy orange and red flowers that are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, and is a favorite food of monarch butterfly caterpillars. Learn more about tropical milkweed, Asclepias curassavica, in this article.
