

Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy'
The magnificent Digitalis genus is commonly known as ‘Foxglove’ for the ‘glove tip’ shape of its vibrant blooms. According to The New Sunset Western Garden Book, most species of this genus originated in Europe and the Mediterranean region. Blooms come in a variety of colors including yellow, white, purple, and pastel shades. Digitalis purpurea falls within this genus, distinguishing itself as a popular choice for gardens for its bold, upright growth habit and profusion of uni


The Petunia
The ever-popular petunias are members of a large and diverse family of flowering plants named Solanaceae. According to The New Sunset Western Garden Book, petunias are typically divided into three major classes: grandiflora, multiflora, and milliflora. As the names suggest, grandiflora petunias feature large blooms while multiflora plants have a relatively greater number of smaller blooms. The third class, Milliflora, boasts even smaller, more numerous blooms than do multiflo