Reinwardtia indica
Yellow Flax
Linaceae
Perennials
Native to mountains from Pakistan to India. Grows 3 to 4 ft. high and wide, with deep green or grayish green, elliptical evergreen leaves 1 to 3 in. long. Blooms profusely, bearing brilliant yellow, 2-in. flowers like those of flax (Linum, to which it is related). Individual blossoms do not last long, but for weeks new ones open daily. In mild-winter regions, blooms in late fall and early winter; in colder areas, bloom comes in summer. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Pinch young plants to encourage branching. Cut back hard after bloom to keep compact.
Eriobotrya japonica
From China. Though this loquat produces edible fruit, it’s most often used as an ornamental. Gro...
Leonotis leonurus
Mint-family member from South Africa. Branching to 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide. Hairy, square stems carry...
Reinwardtia indica
Native to mountains from Pakistan to India. Grows 3 to 4 ft. high and wide, with deep green or grayish...
Find Your Sunset Climate Zone
Advertisement
