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Narrow-leaf atriplex in full bloom by the seaside, showing silvery foliage and delicate green flower spikes

Amaranthaceae

Narrow-leaf atriplex: complete guide

Atriplex littoralis

Atriplex littoralis, or narrow-leaf atriplex, thrives in full sun and alkaline, sandy soil. A hardy coastal plant that tolerates salt and drought, ideal for low-maintenance gardens.

12 min

Hoary orache in full bloom on a sandy, sun-drenched patch

Amaranthaceae

Hoary orache: complete guide

Atriplex sagittata

Full care guide for Hoary orache (Atriplex sagittata): growing tips, soil needs, sunlight, and ideal garden uses in dry, sunny spots.

12 min

Bromus intermedius with graceful drooping spikelets on a dry Mediterranean hillside in late spring

Poaceae

Bromus intermedius: complete guide

Bromus intermedius

Full guide to Bromus intermedius: sowing, location, soil and garden use. An elegant annual Mediterranean grass for dry, sunny borders and gravel gardens.

12 min

White flower heads of Daucus involucratus with decorative lacy bracts

Apiaceae

Whorled carrot: complete guide

Daucus involucratus

Daucus involucratus is a Mediterranean umbellifer with white flower heads framed by lacy bracts. Growing this gravel garden gem.

12 min

Hesperoyucca whipplei showing its spiky leaf rosette and tall flower spike in a California chaparral landscape

Asparagaceae

Chaparral yucca: complete guide to Hesperoyucca whipplei

Hesperoyucca whipplei

Hesperoyucca whipplei (Our Lord's candle) is a dramatic rosette-forming plant from California that produces a towering flower spike, ideal for dry and gravel gardens.

12 min

Sea barley (Hordeum marinum) in full bloom on a sandy coastal strip, with soft grey-green leaves and upright spikes swaying in the wind

Poaceae

Sea barley: complete guide

Hordeum marinum

Learn how to grow Sea barley (Hordeum marinum) successfully: ideal soil, watering needs, care schedule and companion plants for your garden.

12 min

Acanthus-leaved lettuce (Lactuca acanthifolia) with spiny rosette leaves on a rocky slope

Asteraceae

Acanthus-leaved Lettuce: complete guide

Lactuca acanthifolia

Meet Acanthus-leaved lettuce: a spiny, drought-tolerant rock garden perennial from Greece with a tall stem of yellow flowers.

12 min

Lupinus nevadensis, Nevada lupine with grey-green foliage and blue flower spikes in a dry landscape

Fabaceae

Nevada lupine: complete guide

Lupinus nevadensis

Everything about Lupinus nevadensis, the Great Basin Nevada lupine with grey-green foliage and blue flowers for dry, sunny gardens.

12 min

Two-tone yellow flowers and gray-green leaves of pine violet Viola purpurea in a rock garden

Violaceae

Pine violet: complete guide

Viola purpurea Kellogg

Discover pine violet (Viola purpurea): two-tone yellow flowers, goosefoot leaves and drought tolerance for rock gardens and gravel gardens.

12 min

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