What makes a "landscape superstar?" They’re plants that elevate the concept of the ho-hum foundational planting by bringing color, texture, and durability to your home’s landscape. Water-wise, easy to care for, and simply stunning, meet the rising stars that are ready to shine in our latest blog article! Here are a few highlights:
Jewel Box Distylium
Jewel Box Distylium’s star power comes from its soft, fine-textured foliage, allowing it to be planted near walkways and play areas. Its lovely cascading evergreen leaves shine year-round with a remarkable blue-green hue that stands apart in the landscape. With spring around the corner, watch for Jewel Box’s distinctive tiny red confetti flowers glittering in the landscape!
Agapanthus
Agapanthus, sometimes known as Lily of the Nile, is a showstopper in the landscape, from its elegant arching foliage to its dazzling flower heads. If you’ve never grown an Agapanthus, you’ll fall in love with its easy charm! Agapanthus’ bold blooms explode into spheres of delicate tubular flowers that dance in the breeze, and our Southern Living Agapanthus bloom earlier and continue into summer.
Interesting enough to fill a container all on its own, Agapanthus also pops in the landscape against brightly colored shrubs like Ligustrum and in entryway gardens. Its superior drought tolerance makes Agapanthus the perfect pick for low water landscapes. In colors ranging from brilliant purple to periwinkle blues and crisp whites, there’s an Agapanthus for every color palette. Depending on the variety, Agapanthus generally thrives in USDA Zones 7a-11b, and can tower to heights over 24”.
Read on to discover two more superstars you won’t want to miss – from a modern take on an iconic landscape staple to a bold bloom that is sure to delight!
