What’s in bloom

June 2024 Angelonia angustifolia Summer snapdragon’s name is somewhat misleading. Summer snapdragon, Angelonia angustifolia, is not even closely related to the common snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus, which is a cool season favorite of many. A common name that makes...

May 2024Osteospermum ecklonisAfrican Daisy is a member of the daisy family with many similarities to its cousins. Like any other member of the aster family, it has symmetrical petals that radiate out from a central eye. Flower petals come in many different colors,...

April 2024Magnolia acuminataGold Star magnolia, or the Cucumber Tree, is one of several deciduous magnolias that we have an opportunity to grow successfully in the Ozark region. Unlike the more common deciduous magnolias (Magnolia x soulangeana and Magnolia stellata),...

March 2024Narcissus Tete-a-TeteNarcissus 'Tete-a-Tete' is a heirloom daffodil that is often overlooked from the many different daffodils gardeners can plant. This early fragrant buttercup-yellow flowering daffodil is a must have. Each six inch tall stem will produce 2...

February 2024Galanthus nivalisThe scientific name for “snowdrops” is Galanthus nivalis, which means, ‘milk flower of the snow', which refers to the flower color and its early flowering time. This bulb is often overlooked in our gardens because of its short stature....

Paperbark Maple is an excellent choice to plant where you need a small statured tree. This deciduous tree originates from Central China. At maturity it can reach 20 feet tall with a similar spread.