

Mangave
For those of us hoping to add captivating color, shape, and texture to our landscapes during this warm, dry summer, the succulent...


Teucrium ackermannii
This week we look at a beautiful perennial subshrub of the Mint family. Teucrium ackermannii forms a low, densely packed mound of soft,...


Calamintha nepetoides
This is a lovely evergreen shrub with shiny, bright green foliage. Long, slender stems grow outwards, reaching about 1.5 feet in height....


Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey'
This week’s star feature offers splashes of sweet aroma and color wherever it grows. Lavandula ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ is an evergreen shrub...


Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'
We have a beautiful series of the evergreen perennial Ajuga reptans known as ‘Catlin’s Giant’ here at Clearwater Color. Interestingly,...


Salvia microphylla 'Mesa Azure'
Today we dive into a lovely member of the mint (Lamiaceae) family known as Salvia microphylla ‘Mesa Azure’. A quick note, the members of...


Alstroemeria
This week we explore a visually stunning perennial known as Alstroemeria, or the Peruvian Lily. True to its name, Alstroemeria originated...


Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'
This All-American Selection Winner is sure to brighten your garden in more ways than one! A heat and drought tolerant perennial,...


Lemon & Armenian Cucumbers
Cucumbers belong to the family Cucurbitaceae (try saying that aloud!), which also includes squash and melons. The cucumber fruits appear...


Penstemon heterophyllus 'Catherine de la Mare'
This week we are featuring a gorgeous California native called Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Catherine de la Mare’. True to its common name...