Meet Turnera subulata, also known as Yellow Alder, White Alder, Yellow Buttercup, Politician’s Flower and Sage Rose. By whatever name you prefer, you’ll find a reliable, easy-to-grow plant that will provide lots of color in your garden. T. subulata is a perennial … Continue reading
The management and staff of Richard Lyons’ Nursery always make a sincere effort to urge customers to use both scientific and common names of plants. But considering how hard it is to say Holmskioldia sanguinea, we’ll forgive you if you … Continue reading
Firespike can really fool you. You might think that a plant native to Central America would perform poorly in cold weather, but this species is capable of doing quite well along a huge swath of the U.S. running almost uninterrupted from southern South … Continue reading
Since 1958, grower Juan Valdez and his mule, Conchita, have been employed to put us in mind of some of the best coffee in the world. These fictional characters have left an indelible impression on generations of consumers. And right now you might … Continue reading
Sabinea carinalis is a small tree, 10-15′, endemic to the island of Dominica in the West Indies. It officially became the national flower of Dominica in 1978. It grows along dry coastal areas on the island, although there are few … Continue reading