Erica is a genus of more than 700 species. Some are prostrate ground covers, some are low-mounding shrubs, and a few are tree-like. Heath is the common name given to most members of the Erica genus. These evergreen plants are native to moors and heaths in Europe and temperate parts of Asia and Africa. Heaths…
Calluna–commonly called Scotch heather– is a spreading evergreen shrub covered with pink, white, red flowers from midsummer to late fall. Calluna thrives in full sun and infertile soil making it an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance addition to the garden. Garden varieties of Calluna are numerous, many more than species found in the wild. Varieties range from 3…
Brugmansia–commonly called angel’s trumpet–has dangling, exotic-looking trumpet-shaped night-scented blooms. It is a semi-tropical evergreen shrub or small tree with pink and yellow pastel blooms from late spring to fall. Angel’s trumpet must be protected from frost. All parts of the plant are poisonous. Brugmansia is related to the annual and perennial jimsonweeds, Datura. All have…
Members of the genus Myrtus–commonly called Myrtles–are upright and rounded evergreen shrubs and trees. They are grown for their aromatic leaves and their solitary, bowl-shaped, fragrant white flowers. Myrtles can be grown in shrub borders, as topiaries, or as small houseplants. Myrtus can be grown as an informal hedge. They generally need long, hot summers…
Ficus–ornamental figs–can be trees, shrubs, or woody vines. Leaves are commonly thick and resilient and make good houseplants. In warm-winter regions, ornamental figs can be planted outdoors in containers and the landscape. Ficus is a genus of more than 800 species of trees and shrubs. The Ficus genus includes large trees to 40 feet tall…
Aphelandra–commonly called Zebra plant–is a dramatic plant with bright, almost silvery, striped foliage against dark green leaves. Yellow flowers come in late summer and fall. Aphelandra are evergreen shrubs of tropical America. They are prized for their handsome leaves which in some kinds are variegated. All have showy terminal flower spikes in shades of orange…
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