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Plants of the Week: October 17

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...

Plants of the Week: September 26

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...

Plants of the Week: September 12

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...

Plants of the Week: September 5

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...

Plants of the Week: August 22

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...