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Acorns aren’t the only tree fruit dropping during the short days of October. The smooth, globular...

Cercis canadensis ‘Ace of Hearts’ was primarily selected for its compact habit; plants average 12’...

Simply reading North Creek Nurseries description of Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’ is enough...

Surely something was wrong with this Hydrangea. Hydrangea paniculata Pinky WinkyTM was in full...

“The Grand Finale” Unfortunately, this is my last “plants of the week” blog post since my...

Due to frequent requests, I am finally making this week the official “variegated foliage week”...

While purple coneflower may be a more popular Echinacea, new colors have been cultivated recently...

Hibiscus ‘Lord Baltimore’ is a hardy hibiscus with large crimson red blooms. These dinner...

Perovskia atriplicifolia, Russian sage, is easy to remember since its genus is named after a...

Vitex agnus-castus ‘Shoal Creek’ translates to “chaste lamb.” In ancient times, people mistakenly...

A Scott Arboretum classic: Rhododendron maximum. The rosebay rhododendron is the plant featured in...

It’s unofficially hydrangea week here at The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. Most of them...

Are you a fan of unique and unusual plants like I am? If so, then you will love the eye-catching...

Aaron D'Addio, 2013 summer intern, will take over posting Plants of the Week throughout the...

Antirrhinum hispanicum, the Spanish snapdragon, has been garnering quite a bit of attention...

Choisya is a member of Rutaceae. Others in the family include citrus species and Skimmia. The...

Fascinated by the bizarre? Looking for a plant your neighbor likely hasn’t seen? Consider aroids....

Magnolia denudata ‘Swarthmore Sentinel’ stands a glowing harbinger of spring. The Yulan magnolia...