Russian Sage
Salvia yangii
By mid to late summer, Russian Sage (Salvia yangii) throws up airy clouds of lavender-blue flowers just when many perennials…
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Plants for USDA Zone 8
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Sage (Salvia officinalis) for Home Gardens
Salvia officinalis
Woody, drought-tolerant sage (Salvia officinalis) is a long-lived herb for zones 4-10 that offers fragrant leaves, soft…
Sedum Groundcovers and Stonecrops
Sedum spp.
Sedum groundcovers and stonecrops are low-water succulents for hot, sunny, sharply drained spots where rich soil and frequent…
Serviceberry: Small Native Tree for Flowers, Fruit, and Bird Traffic
Amelanchier spp.
Serviceberry is one of the few small trees that can give you spring bloom, edible summer fruit, good fall color, and smooth…
Shasta Daisy: White Summer Perennial for Sunny Borders
Leucanthemum x superbum
Shasta daisy is a clump-forming perennial grown for clean white petals, yellow centers, and reliable summer bloom in sunny…
Skip Laurel: Narrow Evergreen Privacy Without a Wide Hedge
Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'
Skip Laurel works when you need a year-round screen in a tight strip, but it only stays useful when you plan mature width…
Smoke Tree: Decide If You Want the Plumes or the Giant Leaves
Cotinus coggygria
Smoke Tree is a focal plant more than a utility shrub. It looks best when you decide early whether the goal is airy smoke plumes…
Southern Magnolia: Plant It Only If the Yard Can Carry the Weight
Magnolia grandiflora
Southern Magnolia is not just a flowering tree. It is a broad evergreen anchor that throws heavy shade, glossy leaves, giant…
Spinach: Cool-Season Greens for Most Gardens
Spinacia oleracea
Spinach is a fast-growing cool-season leafy vegetable that thrives in spring and fall across Zones 3-10. It handles light frosts…
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