Vinca minor is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family, native to central and s... Vinca minor is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family, native to central and southern Europe, from Portugal and France north to the Netherlands and the Baltic States, east to the Caucasus, and also southwestern Asia in Turkey. Read More

Also known as common ivy or Hedera helix, English ivy is a climbing evergreen plant can th... Also known as common ivy or Hedera helix, English ivy is a climbing evergreen plant can thrive in cold and low light situations. You’ve probably seen it growing up the walls of old buildings before.Many people like the plant because it stays green all year and makes an attractive ground cover for decorative gardens. The plant originally comes from Europe, but can now be found across the United States and the world. English ivy thrives in shady areas in forest clearings as well as on cliffs and slopes where the soil is fertile and moist. Read More

The chenille plant, also called bristly copperleaf or red hot cattail (A. hispida), reache... The chenille plant, also called bristly copperleaf or red hot cattail (A. hispida), reaches a height of 3 metres (10 feet) and is grown for its long tail-like pendent flower spikes that are rust-red in colour. It is native to tropical eastern Asia. A. godseffiana, which has green and white leaves, is from New Guinea. Read More

Variegated Swedish Ivy is a trailing evergreen perennial with cascading stems and small ar... Variegated Swedish Ivy is a trailing evergreen perennial with cascading stems and small aromatic dark green foliage with scalloped cream edges. Grows best with good direct sun and consistently moist well-drained soils. Excellent for containers or as a houseplant. MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Read More

Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' displays a dense, evergreen mat of hairy, dark green, ro... Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' displays a dense, evergreen mat of hairy, dark green, rosemary-like foliage. Bright royal blue flowers appear in summer. Likes any well-drained soil. This low growing perennial will form a trailing mat of foliage and is a good selection for rock walls and containers. Read More

Some modern coleus varieties handle full sun, but most still flourish with at least dapple... Some modern coleus varieties handle full sun, but most still flourish with at least dappled shade and direct sun limited to morning hours. Too much sun or intense midday rays leave foliage scorched and faded; too little light causes weak growth. A balance is important for coleus beauty and health. Read More