by Dennis Alvarez | Oct 20, 2016 | Plant of the Week
Coccoloba uvifera Every time I pass by the containers in the Isabel Cosby Courtyard, I stop and stare at the, “cool, big, shiny-leafed thing.” I discovered its name is Coccoloba uvifera, commonly known as sea grape. The common name comes from the green grape-like...
by Dennis Alvarez | Sep 29, 2016 | Plant of the Week
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing Ovation’ Surprise! Another grass! And, hopefully, like the others I showcased, Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing Ovation’ will have you on your feet and clapping your hands. A perennial ornamental bunchgrass, Schizachyrium scoparium...
by Dennis Alvarez | Sep 16, 2016 | Plant of the Week
Datura metel ‘Belle Blanch’ I first heard of Datura through a role-playing game I played in college with my friends; an enemy sorceress used powdered Datura as a component for casting spells. As game-lore tries to base itself on real-life examples, Datura is actually...
by Dennis Alvarez | Sep 7, 2016 | Plant of the Week
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ In my Plants of the Week articles, you may have noticed that I like to feature grasses and succulents. While I enjoy flowers, trees, and flowering trees as much as the next plant enthusiast, I feel that grasses are often...
by Dennis Alvarez | Aug 24, 2016 | Plant of the Week
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora Taking a trek on the gravel path from College Avenue towards the Cunningham House is only a short distance, but it is filled with many eye-catching exotic plants. However, even among other fascinating specimens, Kalanchoe thyrsiflora takes the...
