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FabaceaeJupiter's-beard: complete guide
Anthyllis barba-jovis
Discover Jupiter's-beard, hardy Mediterranean shrub with silvery-grey foliage and golden-yellow flower clusters. Perfect for dry, sunny gardens requiring minimal maintenance.
RubiaceaePink woodruff: complete guide
Asperula taurina
A practical guide to growing Asperula taurina: ideal conditions, care tips, and companion plants for a thriving shade garden.
PoaceaeCenchrus ciliaris: complete guide
Cenchrus ciliaris
Discover Buffelgrass: a nutritious livestock grass for dry areas. Learn all about cultivation, nutrition and management.
CrassulaceaeCrassula nudicaulis: complete guide
Crassula nudicaulis
Redleaf crassula is a compact South African succulent with distinctive deep red leaves.
PoaceaeBermuda grass: complete guide
Cynodon dactylon
Complete guide to growing and maintaining Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) in temperate climates: soil, watering, mowing, and hardiness. Ideal for sunny, dry lawns.
RanunculaceaeDelphinium scaposum: complete guide
Delphinium scaposum
Tall mountain larkspur: an alpine flower from the western US with striking blue-purple flower spikes. Ideal for rock gardens. Prefers dry, sunny locations.
PoaceaeFinger millet: complete guide
Eleusine coracana
Finger millet is a nutritious cereal crop cultivated across Africa and Asia. Explore growing techniques, care requirements, and the culinary benefits of this remarkable grain.
Three-lobed stork's-bill: complete guide
Erodium chium (L.) Willd.
Discover Erodium chium, the elegant three-lobed stork's-bill. Learn all about cultivation, blooming and suitable plant combinations.
EuphorbiaceaeAleppo Spurge (Euphorbia aleppica): complete guide
Euphorbia aleppica
A striking Mediterranean species with fine blue-gray needle-like foliage and yellow flowers blooming June-September. Extremely drought-tolerant and heat-loving.
EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbia globosa: complete guide
Euphorbia globosa
Discover the globose euphorbia: care instructions, growing conditions, and landscape applications for this unique South African plant.
Nevada Spurge: complete guide
Euphorbia nevadensis
Discover Euphorbia nevadensis, a hardy alpine plant from Spain's Sierra Nevada. Ideal for rock gardens and extreme mountain conditions.
PhyllanthaceaeFlueggea leucopyrus: complete guide
Flueggea leucopyrus
Discover the Spinous flueggea, a robust shrub with sharp thorns from tropical regions. Perfect for dry gardens and demanding conditions.
Lobel's Broom: complete guide
Genista lobelii
Complete guide to Lobel's broom (Genista lobelii): spiny subshrub, yellow flowers, dry rocky sites and low-maintenance Mediterranean garden.
FabaceaeGenista monspessulana: complete guide
Genista monspessulana
Montpellier broom is a shrub with yellow flowers from Southern Europe. Suitable for dry hills, rocks and well-drained gardens.
Lavender-leaved rockrose: complete guide
Helianthemum syriacum
Discover lavender-leaved rockrose, a compact Mediterranean rock plant with fine grey foliage and delicate pink or yellow summer blooms.
CupressaceaeJuniperus deppeana: complete guide
Juniperus deppeana
Discover the striking Checker-bark juniper with distinctive furrowed bark and exceptional drought resistance. Perfect for dry gardens.
Redberry juniper (Juniperus pinchotii): complete guide
Juniperus pinchotii Sudw.
Discover the hardy Redberry juniper with distinctive copper-red berries. Learn everything about growing this drought-resistant American juniper in your garden.
PoaceaeCrested Hairgrass: complete guide
Koeleria pyramidata
Crested Hairgrass (Koeleria pyramidata) - a refined alpine grass with pyramidal flower spikes. Drought-resistant, winter-hardy, and perfect for rock gardens and modern borders.
PolygonaceaeCultivated Knotweed: complete guide
Koenigia polystachya
Cultivated Knotweed (Koenigia polystachya) - a compact alpine plant from the Himalayas with red flowers. Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant. Perfect for rock gardens and alpine borders.
FabaceaeLupinus luteolus: complete guide
Lupinus luteolus
Discover the Butter lupine, a stunning wildflower from Oregon and California. Grow, care, and enjoy vibrant yellow flower spikes in your garden.
Lupinus sellulus: complete guide
Lupinus sellulus
The Donner Lake lupine from the US mountains: a compact alpine wildflower. Ideal for dry, rocky gardens. Cultivation and care tips.
FabaceaeLupinus sparsiflorus: complete guide
Lupinus sparsiflorus
Coulter's lupine from the Mojave Desert: a stunning annual wildflower in vibrant blue. Ideal for dry, hot gardens.
FabaceaeLupinus stiversii: complete guide
Lupinus stiversii
The Harlequin lupine: an annual wildflower with multicolored blooms in purple, pink, and white. Ideal for dry, sunny gardens.
FabaceaeMedicago rugosa: complete guide
Medicago rugosa
Medicago rugosa is a compact legume with distinctive ribbed seed pods and valuable nutritive properties. Ideal for erosion control and livestock forage in dry climates. Discover cultivation and maintenance.