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My love of the outdoors, along with my scientific curiosity, can be traced back to my childhood adventures in the woods. The house I grew up in did not have [...]

The article offers information on succulent plants and its use in mesic landscapes. It says that succulent plants are easy to grow and easy to propagate, and it can be combined with other dryland plants such as prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa). It mentions that succulent plants can be introduced to the mesic and hydric environment by planting it in containers.

The article offers a plant profile of the genus Ruellia caroliniensis also known as wild petunia and Carolina ruellia. This species chooses full sun to light shade and well-drained soil and tolerates whatever environment it finds itself in. It provides information on Ruellia caroliniensis' hardiness, mature height, and mature spread as well as its landscape use and ornamental characteristics.

The article offers information on the Kosteletzkya virginica or Virginia Mallow plant. It says that the plant is a member of the malvaceae family, has clear pink flowers that looks like 2-inch-wide hibiscus blossoms with yellow stamens and pink pistils, and grows five to six feet in height with mid green, spear shaped leaves. Furthermore, the plant has high moisture tolerance, can grow in sandy soil with compost, and is has negligible pest problems.

The article offers information on Lespedeza thunbergii, which is considered as an underutilized plant. It states that L. thunbergii, which is also known as Thunberg bush-clover, is an herbaceous subshrub. It says that the plant starts flowering either in late April or early May in North Carolina. It adds that L. thunbergii is used as a specimen in the landscape.