To learn more about these vibrant flowering trees, visit our post on Crapemyrtles.
Jerusalem Sage
Phlomis fruticosa features chandelier-like flowers and fuzzy leaves.
Refresh: Hydrangeas
To learn more about these gorgeous pastel blooms, visit our post on Hydrangeas. Photos taken in 2021
Oleander
Beautiful but deadly, Nerium oleander can kill humans and animals when ingested.
Japanese Maple Tree
Known to be a "must-have" plant, Acer palmatum can even be made into a delicacy.
Crapemyrtles
Lagerstoemia not only blooms in vivid red, pinks, and purples but also lasts until autumn.
Roses
The sweetly-scented flowers of the genus Rosa are famous worldwide for their association with love and beauty.
Lavender
With a sweet fragrance, Lavandula can even be used to flavor ice cream!
Oriental Arborvitae
The symmetrical Platycladus orientalis is known as the "tree of life" (and for good reasons).
Peonies
Imperial palaces, Memorial Day, courage and honor -- these are just a few things Paeonia's gorgeous flowers bring to mind.
Japanese Cheesewood
Containing a toxic compound, Pittosporum tobira was once used as bait to kill fish.
Baby Sage
A favorite of hummingbirds, Salvia microphylla resembles a person with red pants.
Hydrangeas
Unlike most flowers, some Hydrangeas can change color, resulting in dazzling ombres of pink, purple, and blue.
Rose-scented Geranium
Pelargonium capitatum's scent comes from the essential oils inside the plant.
Pride of Madeira
With dramatic cone-shaped flowers, Echium candicans is poisonous when eaten.
Crimson Bottlebrush
One of the most well-known plants native to Australia, Callistemon citrinus can produce a natural red dye.
Orchid Rockrose
A hybrid between two rockroses, Cistus purpureus is an evergreen shrub with bright pink blooms.
