(Elegant Clarkia, Mountain Garland, Woodland Clarkia)

Upright reddish stems lined with rosy papery flowers are highlights of the elegant clarkia. This tall wildflower is endemic (native only) to California, existing in chaparral, grasslands and forest clearings. It is a fast-growing annual that naturally blooms from mid-spring to early summer when conditions are mild and cool. Garden grown specimens can be sown year-round as long as temperatures and mild and humidity low.

Elegant clarkia grows upright with reddish stems and sparse green to gray-green...

(Silver Torch Cactus)

This big beautiful silver torch cactus has erect, whitish columns and blooms off and on over a large part of the year. It is a mountain dwelling species found in the rocky, well-drained foothills of southern Bolivia and northern Argentina. Because it exists at relatively high elevations it’s somewhat frost hardy.

The coloring of this cactus is derived from the dense cloak of fine white hairs that cover its surface. The hairs disguise a heavy concentration of needle-like spines, so don’t be...

(Golden Rat Tail)

Among the easiest cacti to grow, the golden rat tail's yellowish spines are visually interesting, but when the salmon-orange and coral flowers appear, this cactus is a conversation-piece. It is a mountain-dwelling species found in the rocky, well-drained foothills of Uruguay and nearby Argentina. Because it exists at relatively high elevations it’s somewhat frost hardy, but must have very dry winter conditions.

This succulent cactus' coloring results from a dense cloak of tiny tan-gold hairs...

(Clematis, Luxurious White Clematis, Viticella Clematis)

Luxurious white clematis is a herbaceous vining plant with small white, open bell-shaped flowers tipped in green. They bloom from midsummer through the fall. Leaves are green with hints of a gray casting on this native of southern Europe and extreme western Asia.

Clematis prefers a location with at least five to six hours of sun and a fertile, well-drained soil. In early spring, prune each stem's growth down to a pair of strong buds above the soil level. It can be used to dress up a wall, trellis,...

(Allanah Clematis, Clematis, Late Large-flowered Clematis)

The large, vibrant, velvety wine-red flowers of ‘Allanah’ bloom in late spring and early summer. Each of its broad petals taper at the base giving the blooms a distinctive appearance. It is a vigorous grower with a somewhat compact habit at maturity.

This hybrid clematis is a hardy deciduous woody vine that climbs by twining stems. The vines are lined with green compound leaves that appear in spring. The large wine-red flowers appear from spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters...

(Amelia Clematis, Clematis)

The upright-growing, non-vining ‘Amelia’ produces 3-inch-wide (8 cm) flowers in late summer to early fall. The six-petaled blossoms are a pale pink-lavender and surround a bright yellow crown of stamens.

This hybrid clematis is a hardy deciduous woody vine that doesn't really climb and clasp in a traditional sense but grows upright. The stems are lined with green compound leaves that appear in spring. The large flowers appear from summer to fall and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery...

(Arabella Clematis, Clematis, Integrifolia Clematis)

The heavy-flowering ‘Arabella’ produces many violet blue flowers in late summer to early fall. As the flowers mature they lighten in color.

Hybrid clematis is a hardy deciduous woody vine that climbs by twining stems. The vines are lined with green compound leaves that appear in spring. The large flowers appear from spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

Plant this vine in sites with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. It grows and flowers best if...

(Asao Clematis, Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis)

Asao clematis is a deciduous woody vine that bears many flowers early in the season. From late spring to early summer, large single flowers of soft rosy pink appear along twining stems covered with medium green leaves. Seed heads follow that are spider-like and ornamental.

This clematis grows best in sites with partial sun and fertile, well drained soil rich in organic matter. In hot summer regions, keep the soil shaded with mulch. Flower buds develop from the previous year's growth, so extensive...

(Barbara Jackman Clematis, Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis)

Barbara Jackman clematis is a deciduous woody vine that bears many flowers early in the season. From late spring to early summer, large lavender flowers striped with dark magenta appear along twining stems covered with medium green leaves. This clematis grows best in sites with full sun and fertile, well drained soil. Flower buds develop from the previous year's growth, so pruning should be done after plants bloom. If left unpruned, plants will sporadically flower again in fall. As with most clematis,...

(Bee's Jubilee Clematis, Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis)

The large, rich pink flowers of ‘Bees Jubilee’ are striped with deeper pink down each petal. The single flowers appear from late spring through early summer along moderately vigorous vines.

This hybrid clematis is a hardy deciduous woody vine that climbs by twining stems. The vines are lined with green compound leaves that appear in spring. The large flowers appear from spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

Clematis prefers a position with at least five...