When I visit nurseries, especially locally owned businesses, I’m always on the lookout for unusual (at least for me) plants. I’ve found anacacho orchid trees in Smithville, Mexican olive trees in ...

Caryopteris incana "Jason" (Sunshine Blue) is often referred to as Blue Beard. It is a favorite shrub of anyone who grows it. Its bright yellow foliage brightens up the garden all summer, then in late ...

Q: I just planted three caryopteris plants. One of them is wilting quite severely. The other two appear in better shape, but not great. The one with the most difficulty is planted in almost full sun, ...

“Take some sizzling gold foliage, toss in fragrant leaves, and add in spires of dark violet flowers that butterflies can’t resist and you’ve got Caryopteris ‘Hint of Gold.’ Reaching only about 3-feet ...

ONE of the most compelling but unsung features of the little caryopteris bush is the lavender scent of its foliage. Although the plant is now grown in its thousands and is widely available in garden ...

Turning the corner into fall, many gardeners are looking to add autumn color and plant perennials that will be lasting companions. If you like the color purple, look no further than the sturdy ...

This week at the Country Life nursery we are offering a special, reduced price on this recently introduced Caryopteris. Enjoying a sunny position this endearing little plant is really a shrub, ...

During a recent visit to the Mississippi State University Truck Crops Branch Experiment Station in Crystal Springs, I stumbled upon two striking plants that were in full bloom and showing out. While ...

As we head into the fall season, gardeners are always interested in plants that can add some late season interest. Two of the mystery plants for this week, fit that bill, and while the third one does ...