Microbiota decussata ( Russian Arborvitae )

A low, spreading evergreen coniferous shrub. The needles have the scale-like flattened pattern of Thuja. Bright green during summer, purple to brown over the winter. Does better in cooler climates, reaching 12 inches high, with a spread of 15 feet. […]

Mexicoa ghiebrechtiana ( Mexicoa Orchid )

An epiphytic orchid, with two lance-shaped leaves (3 to 5 inches long), and conical, grooved pseudobulbs. Racemes (to 8 inches) produce 3 to 6 flowers in winter. Should be grown in epiphytic orchid potting mix. Requires full light, moisture and […]

Mertensia virginica ( Virginia Bluebells )

Virginia Bluebells, a native of eastern United States, resemble giant Forget-me-nots and favors cooler places, kept moist by semi-shade. Leaves are smooth, grey-green or blue-green and the blue, bell-shaped flowers that appear in clusters give the plant its name. After […]

Mentha requienii ( Corsican Mint )

Mat-forming perennial with slender, creeping, rooting stems. Ovate leaves are bright green, and peppermint scented, to 1/4 inch across. Tiny, tubular, lilac flowers are borne in whorls, held on short spikes. This makes a very attractive ground cover especially in […]