Erica arborea is an upright shrub with dark green leaves that are stiff, grooved on the undersides. In Spring, this species produces bell-shaped, grayish-white flowers, 1/8 inches long, that are honey scented. The cultivar, ‘Estrella Gold’, is a compact grower […]
Erica annectens ( Heather )
In summer, this species blooms in clusters of 2 to 6, orange-red, tubular flowers, to 3/4 inches long. This upright, spreading shrub has green leaves, 1/4 to 3/4 inches long, on finely hairy branches. Hardy species, widely grown as a […]
Eremophila maculata ( Spotted Emu-Bush )
Heat and drought tolerant evergreen shrub with brilliant orange-red flowers. Soil must be kept moist until completely established. Great for rock gardens or a shrub border. Spring fertilization is recommended just before new growth begins. Best growth and flower production […]
Eranthemum ( Eranthemum )
Approximately 30 species of evergreen perennials cultivated for their tubular, five-lobed flowers, clustered and extended from the center of the plant. Grow in greenhouse or as houseplants or shaded areas in a tropical climate.
Equisetum ( Horsetail )
Horsetail is an antique plant, having been around since the Carboniferous age. It gets its name from its bright green, leafless, segmented stalks that rise from the ground to about 4 feet in height. When used in gardens, it is […]
Epipactis gigantea ( Epipactis Orchid )
A terrestrial, herbaceous orchid, with ribbed, lance-shaped leaves. Up to 15 flowers appear on spikes from spring to early summer. The flower has unusual features, the lower lip forming a cup, with a heart-shaped mark on the lobe, and the […]
Epimedium grandiflorum ( Longspur Barrenwort )
Epimedium grandiflorum is a low growing, deciduous perennial with leathery leaves, to 1 foot long, spreading by underground stems. New foliage is bronzy pink, dark green in summer and bronze in the fall. The flowers are 1 to 2 inches […]
Epimedium grandiflorum ( Bishop’s Hat )
Epimedium grandiflorum is a low growing, deciduous perennial with leathery leaves, to 1 foot long, spreading by underground stems. New foliage is bronzy pink, dark green in summer and bronze in the fall. The flowers are 1 to 2 inches […]
Epigaea repens ( Trailing Arbutus )
Epigaea repens is an evergreen, low growing shrub, with a creeping, low habit, 4 to 6 inches tall. The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to oblong-ovate and evergreen. The dark, leathery foliage will cover large areas under optimal conditions, but […]
Epidendrum secundum ( Epidendrum Orchid )
An epiphytic orchid, with lance-shaped, leathery leaves (5 1/2 inches long) and leafy stems. The flowers appear in summer and autumn, on 30 inch long racemes. Should be grown with epiphytic orchid potting mix in containers. Requires support for stems. […]