Oxalis bowiei ( Shamrock )

O. bowiei, has a small scaly bulb and heart shaped leaflets. Large cup shaped flowers of rich rosy purple blooms in summer. May be used about the rock garden, planted in sunny corners or in a trough. Oxalis is a […]

Otatea fimbriata ( Otatea Bamboo )

This plant can be found from Mexico to northern Colombia. It has one foot long, 3/4 inch wide leaves and waxy, white culms. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species […]

Otatea acuminata ( Otatea Bamboo )

A species native to eastern Mexico. Similar to O. aztecorum but has a more delicate appearance. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are two main types […]

Ostrya virginiana ( American Hop Hornbeam )

This lovely Eastern United States native is realated to the heath family and has drooping, white, midsummer flowers. Fall color is yellow, red, or purple. Soil must be well-drained and acid. In the wild, it is not uncommon to find […]

Osteomeles subrotunda ( Fern-leaf Box )

Clusters of white flowers on low growing, dwarf evergreen shrub. Glossy, divided fern-like foliage. Distinctive shrubby groundcover for small gardens. Sometimes mixed with dwarf shrubs and perennials. Full sun to partial shade is preferred. Early spring fertilization is recommended. Low […]

Osmanthus heterophyllus ( Rotundifolius False Holly )

Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ is a dense, rounded evergreen that forms an inpenetrable thicket. The leaves are small with rounded tips and have no spines like other cultivars. The tiny white flowers are extremely fragrant, hidden amongst the leaves, blooming between […]

Osmanthus heterophyllus ( Ogon False Holly )

Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Ogon’ is a dense, rounded evergreen that forms an inpenetrable thicket. Older specimens may reach 15 feet tall. ‘Ogon’ likes partial shade. The young leaves are bright gold fading to a golden green color with maturity. On young […]

Osmanthus heterophyllus ( Kembu False Holly )

Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Kembu’ is a dwarf cultivar reaching 24 inches tall. The leaves are irregularly shaped and variegated with white. On young plants the leaves are simple and elliptic, leaves on older plants tend to be ovate to oval. The […]