Lantana is a colorful and low-maintenance flowering plant popular in gardens due to its bright blooms and attractiveness to pollinators. There are many colors and growth habits to choose from. They can be grown in containers to provide season-long color wherever you want it! Here are some tips on how to grow lantana successfully: Sunlight:…
Hibiscus sabdariffa Roselle, also known as Roselle or Red Sorrel, is a plant that belongs to the Malvaceae family which is related Okra. It resembles okra and also grows much like it. This versatile plant is native to Africa but is widely cultivated around the world for its numerous uses. With its vibrant flowers and…
The Chaste Vitex, scientifically Vitex agnus-castus, is a versatile plant that holds both medicinal and spiritual importance. Native to the Mediterranean region, it has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and is believed to possess various health benefits. In this article, we will explore the characteristics, uses, and folklore associated with this intriguing…
Camellia sinensis is an evergreen plant in the Camellia family. It is commonly used to produce the tea we all love to drink. All “True” tea comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. Like its famous cousins’ Camellia japonica and sasanqua, Camellia sinensis does flower, but nothing like what you see with the beautiful blossoms…
Best known as a seasoning, Bay Laurel is an evergreen shrub or tree that is native to the Mediterranean area. Although a Bay can grow into a tall tree, it is often kept smaller by pruning or by confining it in a container. Because Bay is a very slow grower, it can be grown as…
Olive Trees make you think of warm Mediterranean waters but did you know that you can grow them in Southeast Georgia? Olive trees are native to the Mediterranean regions of the world. They have been grown for centuries to produce the finest table olives as well as highly prized olive oil. Olea europaea, or the common…
Blueberries are a wonderful edible plant for Georgia and they thrive in our warm climate. You can plant blueberries in mass or you can tuck them into your garden or landscape almost anywhere. You’ll find both large and small growing cultivars. They can be grown in the ground but they are also excellent for containers….
Swamp milkweed, Asclepias incarnata (Pink) and Asclepias perennis (White) is an herbaceous perennial in the Apocynaceae (dogbane) family. Apocynum is the Greek term for “dog-away”. It is native to the central and eastern United States and tends to grow in wet sites along streams, ponds, or bogs. Native (Swamp) vs Tropical Milkweed Tropical milkweed is nonnative to…
The Cassia Tree (Cassia bicapsularis) is a deciduous shrub/tree that blooms with bright yellow flowers during mid-fall. It is native to South America. It can reach heights of 6-12′ in South Georgia and grows vigorously. It grows well in zone 9-11 but can tolerate some cold in zone 8. If cold damages the stems, pruning…