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Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Bat-faced Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) Plant Profile

Bat-faced Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) Plant Profile

Bat-faced Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) is an annual flowering plant with small, tubular flowers at the end of multiple curving stems. The blooms are purple and red. They resemble a bat’s face when viewing the end of the flower head on.

Bat-faced Cuphea is native to Mexico and is in the Loosestrife family.

It is hardy to USDA Zones 9 to 12. It prefers to grow in full to part sun in well-draining soils.

Give it a slow-release fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season.

It can be grown as a container plant during the summer months, then brought indoors as a houseplant over the winter.

Bat-faced Cuphea generally grows to 18 inches tall and wide. If it grows too big, it can be pruned back after flowering.

It attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.  It is generally considered to be deer resistant.

Bat-faced Cuphea can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or fall. It can also be grown from seed

Bat-faced Cuphea: You Can Grow That!

 

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Editing by Jackson Wantman

 

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Montauk Daisy Plant Profile

Montauk Daisy Plant Profile

Montauk Daisy (Nipponanthemum nipponicum) is a perennial plant that has white daisy-like blooms from late summer into fall. It is a member of the Aster family.

It is native to the coastal areas of Japan. It is also known as the Nippon Daisy and Japanese Chrysanthemum.

It is hardy to USDA zones 5 to 9. It grows to about one-and-a-half to 3 feet tall and wide.

Montauk Daisy can be grown in full to part-sun. It is drought-tolerant and prefers to grow in well-draining soils. It is also fairly salt-tolerant.

Because it tends to shed its lower foliage, the bottom of the plant can look unattractive and it is best to plant it with a low-growing and spreading companion plant such as New England Aster or ornamental grasses.

To keep it from getting too leggy, you can pinch the plant back in mid-spring.

It is a good cut-flower and attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies.

Keep it deadheaded to encourage reblooming.

It is considered to be fairly deer- and rabbit-resistant as the foliage of Montauk Daisy is bitter-tasting and has a thick texture.

To propagate it, dig and divide it into clumps every few years. You can also start new plants by taking stem cuttings in late spring.

Montauk Daisy: You Can Grow That!

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Strawflower Plant Profile

 

Strawflower Plant Profile

Strawflower (Bracteantha bracteatum) is also known as ever-lasting flower. It blooms from late spring until frost in a variety of colors (yellow, orange, red, pink, and white).

It is a short-lived tender perennial that is native to Australia and grown in our region as an annual.

It is hardy to USDA Zone 8 to 10.

Plant it in full sun and average to dry, well-drained soil. Once established, strawflower plants are heat- and drought-tolerant.

The long-lasting flowers attract bees and butterflies. They are deer-resistant.

Pinch plants when young to promote more branching and more flowering. Continue to deadhead them throughout the growing season for continuous flowering.

Strawflowers are ideal as cut flowers and in dried flower arrangements as they keep their petals and coloring well.

The new Granvia series from Suntory Flowers has been described as a Supersized Strawflower and is a cultivar we recommend you try out.

Strawflower: You Can Grow That!

 

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Creeping Raspberry Plant Profile

 

Creeping Raspberry Plant Profile

 Creeping Raspberry (Rubus hayata-koidzumi was R. calycinoides and R. rolfei)  is a low-growing raspberry relative that is a member of the rose family. The attractive leaves are held on cane-like stems that form a dense mat on the ground. It does well on slopes as an erosion control.

 Creeping Raspberry is also known as Formosan Carpet Raspberry, Crinkle-leaf Creeper, Taiwanese Creeping Rubus, and Creeping Bramble

It has white flowers in early summer that turn into edible fruits that are golden in color--similar in shape to blackberries or other raspberries.

 For best fruiting, plant it in full sun. However, the leaves can be scorched in intense afternoon sun, so place it where it can get a bit of shade late in the day in hotter climates.

 The leaves turn a rust color in fall and, in most regions, stay on over the winter. In some colder climates, it is semi-evergreen, but root-hardy.

 One plant can spread 4-6 feet in diameter. If it goes beyond its bounds, prune it back at any time. Trim out any dead or broken cane stems whenever you notice them.

 There are some “soft” thorns along the canes and they are not usually a problem. Avoid stepping on it though, due to these thorns and the stiff canes/stems that can break when trod upon.

 If you are in a cold climate, give it extra mulch in late fall for winter protection. Fertilizer is not necessary, but a top dressing of organic compost in early spring can be beneficial and encourage fruit production as well. There is no need to rake up any fallen leaves in autumn as they also add to the plant’s nutrients.

 Take cuttings in the early summer to propagate it or harvest seeds from ripened fruits. Plant the seeds soon after harvesting.

 It is not generally troubled by pests. Birds may eat the fruits, but deer generally leave this tough plant alone.

Overwatering may cause root rot in wet or heavy soil and good drainage is a must. It is drought-tolerant once established.

 Sterilize your tools between pruning it and other rose family relatives so that you do not transmit diseases amongst them. A good garden hygiene practice is to swipe the pruner blades with an alcohol swab after each cut. Be careful to not cut yourself and wear leather gloves whenever pruning.

Creeping Raspberry: You Can Grow That!

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Wednesday, October 07, 2026

Pitcher Plant Profile

Pitcher Plant Profile

Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia spp.) is a carnivorous perennial plant that looks like a tall tube with a hood over the top. The flowers emerge in spring on a slender stem and last for two to three weeks.

There are about eight species of pitcher plants and they can hybridize easily to create hundreds of complex hybrids, backcrosses, and cultivars.

They come in a variety of colors and patterns ranging from white with spots to streaky yellows to deep veiny maroons.

Pitcher plants are native to the United States from southern Alabama, through Florida and Georgia, to the coastal plains of southern Virginia and the Carolinas. They are hardy to USDA Zones 5 to 9.

They can grow to 3–4 feet tall and have a clumping habit.

They prefer to grow in full sun. They are a true bog plant, so require moist soil that never dries out entirely, but that is also well-draining. The ideal soil mix is a blend of sphagnum peat moss and sand or perlite at a 2-to-1 ratio.

Do not use any fertilizer and avoid chlorinated water as well.

After their winter dormancy when the pitchers die back, you can repot and divide the large rhizomes to create more plants from each growth point.

Pitcher Plant: You Can Grow That!

 

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Egyptian Starflower (Pentas) Plant Profile

Egyptian Starflower (Pentas) Plant Profile

Egyptian Starflower (Pentas lanceolata) is a flowering plant that is actually a woody subshrub in its native habitat of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It is hardy to USDA Zones 10 to 11.  In our Mid-Atlantic region, it is used as an annual in containers and garden beds.

The star-shaped flowers come in shades of purple, red, pink, and white. The foliage is lush and deep green.

This annual does best in full to part sun. It is not picky about soil type or acidity levels.

Pentas has season-long color -- blooming all summer until it is hit by a frost in fall.

It can be grown from seed in late winter and even over-wintered as a houseplant.

Deadhead and fertilize it occasionally to encourage flowering.

It is a valuable source of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Egyptian Starflower: You Can Grow That!

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Video Editing by Jackson Wantman

 

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Mandevilla Plant Profile

Mandevilla Plant Profile

Mandevilla (Mandevilla spp.) is an ornamental vine with trumpet-shaped flowers and glossy green foliage. The blooms come in colors ranging from white to pink to red as well as apricot and yellow versions.

Mandevilla is native to Central and South America and is grown as an annual vine in our region. It is hardy to USDA zones 10 and 11. It blooms all summer long until a hard frost kills it off.

It prefers full sun and well-draining soils. Plant them at the base of a trellis and they will grab on and twine around it quickly. Apply a general-purpose fertilizer to encourage flowering.

Mandevilla vines can grow up to 20 feet high.

Hummingbirds love to visit its flowers as do bees and butterflies. It is also fairly deer-resistant due to milky sap it exudes when cut.

It is a good addition to a tropical theme garden and as a thriller climbing up a support in container plantings.

You may also see the name Dipladenia, which is a close relative of Mandevilla that is a shrubbier, more compact plant that grows well in planters or hanging baskets. There are also hybrids of Dipladenia and Mandevilla available.

Mandevilla: You Can Grow That!

 

The video was produced by Washington Gardener Magazine.

Audio, Photos, Video and Text by Kathy Jentz

Editing by Jackson Wantman

 

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Wednesday, September 09, 2026

Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia) Plant Profile

Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia) Plant Profile

Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia spp.) is a perennial plant from South America with large, trumpet-shaped flowers that hang facing down. They bloom in mid- to late-summer and are pleasantly fragrant, especially in the early evening. The plant is moth-pollinated. It is also attractive to hummingbirds.

It is hardy to USDA Zones 8-10. In our region where it is not winter-hardy, Brugmansia is typically grown in a large container and then taken in when the weather turns cold. The container can be sunken into the ground during the growing season, if desired.

Brugmansia grows best in full sun. Pot it up in well-draining soils and water it regularly. Apply an all-purpose fertilizer regularly to encourage continual blooming.

It can reach heights up to 20 feet tall. If it gets too big for your space, prune it back in early spring before the new season’s growth emerges. The plant is a vigorous grower and doesn’t mind a hard cut-back.

To propagate Brugmansia, take a 6-inch cutting in early spring and put it in water. Once roots form, pot it up in a 1-gallon container.

Brugmansia is in the nightshade family so it is deer-resistant, but should also be kept away from small children and pets.

Brugmansia: You Can Grow That!

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Editing by Jackson Wantman

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Devil's Trumpet (Datura spp.) Plant Profile

Datura Plant Profile

Devil’s Trumpet (Datura spp.) is an herbaceous (non-woody) plant that is an annual in our region. It is hardy to USDA Zones 9-10. Some Datura are native to the southwestern United States and others originate in the Caribbean and Central America.  

The large, fragrant flowers bloom from mid-summer until frost. The plants tend to sprawl on the ground and can form a mound of 3-feet wide or more.

The plant is moth-pollinated. Datura wrightii is the host plant for the larvae of the Hawk moth (Sphingidae). It is a good choice for a nighttime or moon gardens.

It is often confused with Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia sp.). However, Brugmansia blooms points down, while Datura’s flowers face up or out. Also, Brugmansia’s fruit is smooth, while the Datura fruit or seed capsule is prickly. They are both members of the nightshade family and are considered poisonous in all parts, so are essentially deer-resistant, but should also be kept away from small children and pets—and handled with care.

The common name jimsonweed refers to Datura stramonium also known as Mad Apple or Thorn Apple amongst many other common names. It was used by indigenous peoples of the Americas as a hallucinogen and intoxicant.

Datura grows best in full sun and in well-draining soils. It is quite drought-tolerant once established. Apply an all-purpose fertilizer regularly to encourage continual blooming.

 To propagate Datura, sow the seeds indoors in February or directly outdoors after the last frost of spring. Collect the seed capsules before they open up, if you do not wish it to self-sow in future years.

 Datura: You Can Grow That!

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Video and Editing by Koree Perry

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Lemongrass Plant Profile

Lemongrass Plant Profile

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus and Cymbopogon citratus) is grown for its strongly lemon-scented leaves and decorative qualities. The plant is perennial in hot climates, but must be treated as an annual or grown as an indoor-outdoor plant in our region. It is also known as Fever Grass, Cochin Grass, and Malabar Grass.

Lemongrass is a member of the grass family. They grow well in containers. As soon as the danger of frost has passed in the spring, put the containers out in full sun and then in the fall transition the pots indoors before they are hit by a freeze. During the summer, keep the plants evenly moist and fertilized with an organic vegetable fertilizer.

It is a clumping grass with narrow, arching leaves that can grow 3 feet long. The leaves bend downward near their tips. A mature planting has a fountain-like appearance.

Lemongrass can be harvested one blade at a time as needed during the growing season. They can be clipped off at the soil line.

Lemongrass stalks and smaller pieces can also be dried and preserved, but the best way to use it is fresh in soups, sauces, curries, and stir-fries. Folded or cut leaves can be tied in bundles and added to flavor dishes and beverages.

It can be propagated by seeds or division. Lemongrass plants are unlikely to bloom or produce seeds in our short growing season. Food markets usually separate lemongrass clumps into individual plants, trim the free-flowing part of their leaves short, and label them as lemongrass stalks. It is the fleshy stalks that are most often used in cooking. Some of these stalks come with roots still attached and can be used to start new plants.

Lemongrass is related to Citronella and is said to repel mosquitos. However, you have to rub the essential oils on your skin in order for it to work.

Deer generally leave Lemongrass alone due to strong citrus scent and sharp leaf edges.

Lemongrass: You Can Grow That!

The video was produced by Washington Gardener Magazine as part of our Plant Profile series for Mid-Atlantic USA gardeners.

Audio and Text by Kathy Jentz

Editing by Koree Perry

Video and Photos by Kathy Jentz and Koree Perry

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Wine Cups Plant Profile

Wine Cups Plant Profile

Wine Cups (Callirhoe involucrata) have dark-pink, chalice-shaped flowers that give them their common name. They are also known as Purple Poppy Mallow, Finger Poppy Mallow, or Buffalo Rose.

The foliage resembles hardy Geranium leaves, so the plant is often misidentified as being one.

They are a mallow family relative and are native to central North America.

Wine Cups are hardy to USDA Zones 4 to 8. They grow to about one feet high and one to three feet wide.

They do best in full sun planted in well-draining sandy or loamy soils, but can also tolerate clay soils.

They are a low-maintenance perennial that is drought-tolerant and heat-resistant. They were named a Plant of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Wine Cups can fit well in a mixed planting weaving among other plants or can be planted en masse to spill over a rock wall or front of a flower border.

They attract many pollinators and are the larval host of the Gray Hairstreak Butterfly.

They are deer-resistant and have few pest or disease issues. They can go dormant in summer after blooming, but will re-emerge the following spring.

They can be started from seeds, softwood cuttings, or purchased as small plants. They do not transplant well due to their deep tap root.

Wine Cups– you can grow that!

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