Rock Gardens

R

Raoulia Buchananii

Description Raoulia Buchananii, also known as the Cushion Plant, is a unique perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to New Zealand and is a popular choice for rock gardens and dry areas due to its natural ability to withstand harsh conditions. The Cushion Plant is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that produces small, round leaves…
Read More »
P

Penstemon Ellipticus

Penstemon Ellipticus, commonly known as Oval-leaf Penstemon, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is a member of the Plantaginaceae family and is widely cultivated for its attractive flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family Plantaginaceae Genus Penstemon Appearance Penstemon Ellipticus grows up to 60 cm tall and has oval-shaped…
Read More »
S

Sempervivum Calcareum Sir William Lawrence

Sempervivum Calcareum Sir William Lawrence is an evergreen succulent plant that belongs to the family Crassulaceae. It is a hybrid of Sempervivum Calcareum and Sempervivum arachnoideum, and it is a popular choice for rock gardens, container gardens, and ground covers. This plant is native to the mountains of Europe, and it is also known as Houseleek. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
Read More »
I

Inula Orientalis

Description Inula Orientalis, also known as Oriental Inula, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central Asia, China, and Mongolia but has become a popular garden plant in many parts of the world due to its beautiful yellow flowers and medicinal properties. The plant can grow up to 3 feet in height…
Read More »
C

Convolvulus Cantabrica

Description Convolvulus Cantabrica is a perennial plant species that belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. It is also known as Cantabrian Bindweed or Blue Rock Bindweed. It is native to the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain, where it grows in rocky habitats, crevices, and cliffs. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Solanales Family Convolvulaceae Genus Convolvulus…
Read More »
I

Iberis

Description Iberis, commonly known as candytuft, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae. This evergreen perennial plant originates from the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The plant has several species, some of which are annual and others are perennial. The flowers of the plant come in various shades…
Read More »
C

Carex Callitrichos Var. Nana

Description Carex Callitrichos Var. Nana, also known as Dwarf Carex or Small-Headed Sedge, is a low-growing grass-like plant that is perfect for rock gardens, borders, and containers. This plant is part of the Cyperaceae family and is native to North America, where it can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and swamps. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta…
Read More »
D

Douglasia Laevigata

Description Douglasia Laevigata, also known as Smooth Douglasia, is a small, mat-forming plant that belongs to the family of Primulaceae. It is native to the Rocky Mountains in North America and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It typically grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall and 12 inches (30 cm) wide. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae…
Read More »