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Category Archives: Plant Studies
Plant Study Salvia guarantica ‘black and blue’
photo credit Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Salvia Species: S. guarantica ‘black and blue’ Black and blue salvia is a semi-woody perennial. Also known as blue anise sage, this plant is native to Brazil, Paraguay and northern Argentina. It gets 3-5 feet … Continue reading
Verbenaceae Vitex agnus-castus
Photo from Tony Rodd, Flickr Also known as Chaste tree, Texas Lilac, Mexican lavender. A native of China and India, this tree has been in the U.S. since 1670. This tree grows well in hot and dry weather, in either … Continue reading
Verbena ‘Serenity Mix’
Family: Verbenaceae Genus: tenuisecta Species: speciosa Cultivar: ‘Serenity Mix’ Flowers are closely spaced, beautifully colored mixes of lavender, pink and white, on a fern-like foliage background. Grows 6”-1 foot high, and 2 feet wide or more. Does well in hot, … Continue reading