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American agave: complete guide
Agave americana
How to grow Agave americana: ideal conditions, watering needs, winter care, and drought-tolerant plant combinations. Perfect for sunny, dry gardens.
Brown bent: complete guide
Agrostis vinealis
Agrostis vinealis, or Brown bent, is a graceful grass perfect for dry, sandy soils. Ideal for naturalistic gardens and low-maintenance landscapes.
Pale Mexican-poppy (Argemone ochroleuca): complete guide
Argemone ochroleuca
Discover the pale Mexican-poppy, an impressive Mexican plant with pale yellow flowers and spiny foliage. Perfect for dry gardens and xeriscape design. Read our complete care guide.
Galium parisiense: complete guide
Galium parisiense
Wall bedstraw offers delicate white flowers and elegant fine foliage. A charming wildflower for drier locations and xeriscaping.
Ipomoea imperati: complete guide to beach morning-glory
Ipomoea imperati (Vahl) Griseb.
Ipomoea imperati thrives on tropical coasts with purple and white flowers. Perfect for sandy soils and coastal-themed garden designs.
Oakes' Evening Primrose: complete guide
Oenothera oakesiana
Oenothera oakesiana is a rare coastal evening primrose from North America. Learn specialized growing conditions and care for this challenging botanical treasure.
Onobrychis arenaria: complete guide
Onobrychis arenaria
Sand esparcet: robust plant for dry locations. Growth, care and applications for front gardens.
Sea-daffodil: complete guide
Pancratium maritimum
Discover Pancratium maritimum - sea-daffodil. Guide for growing this Mediterranean coastal plant with fragrant white flowers.
Abbotswood potentilla: complete guide
Potentilla cinerea
Everything you need to know about Abbotswood potentilla: care, bloom time, ideal spot, soil, and companions. Perfect for sunny, dry gardens.