Andromeda polifolia

Dec 27, 2016 | Plant Spotlight

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Andromeda polifolia (ann-DROM-eh-duh) Common Name: Bog Rosemary This slow-growing evergreen shrub features clouds of arresting, light pink flowers in spring, followed by light brown seed capsules, both of...

Allium senescens ‘Glaucum’

Dec 27, 2016 | Plant Spotlight

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Allium senescens ‘Glaucum’ Common Name: none, though alliums in general are called Ornamental Onions Creating an attractive garden is all about contrasting textures, and that’s what makes...

Alchemilla mollis

Dec 27, 2016 | Plant Spotlight

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Alchemilla mollis (al-keh-MILL-uh moll-iss) Common Name: Lady’s mantle Color, shape, texture, form — these are the buzzwords that gardeners slowly come to understand as the important components to pleasing...

Alcea rosea

Dec 27, 2016 | Plant Spotlight

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Alcea rosea (al-SEE-ah ROSE-ee-ah) Common Name: Hollyhock Height: 2–9′ Spread: 12″ Flower color: yellow, white, apricot, pink, red, purple, reddish black Blooms: summer, fall Zones: 3–7 Big,...

Actea racemosa

Dec 27, 2016 | Plant Spotlight

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Actea racemosa (ak-TAY-ah rass-ih-MO-sah) Common Name: Snakeroot, Bugbane Additional: The perennial formally known as Cimicifuga Actea racemosa in mid-bloom, early October Actea racemosa ‘Hillside Black...

Aesculus

Dec 27, 2016 | Plant Spotlight

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Aesculus (Ay-SOO-lus) Common Name: Horsechestnut, Buckeye Features: late-spring or summer flowers, foliage, spiny fruit Habit: rounded or spreading, deciduous tree or shrub Height: 8–75′ Spread:...