Discover a vast array of plants to beautify your garden. This section covers everything from towering trees to ornamental flowers. Learn about each plant’s characteristics, ideal growing conditions, care requirements, and more.
Blooming tropical plants are an amazing addition to any garden, but they’re not always easy to take care of once they’re there. Learning how to cultivate these plants can enhance your landscape with a touch of the tropics, so you owe it to yourself and your outdoor space to know what to do. Check out […]
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If you’re looking for a plant that offers unique architectural interest and beautiful, long-lasting flowers, then Agapanthus, also known as Lily of the Nile or African Lily, might just be the perfect addition to your garden. I’ve always admired the striking, spherical flower heads that seem to float above the foliage – they really make
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Japanese Yew Varieties That Bring Timeless Elegance to Louisiana Gardens While it might not boast showy flowers, the Japanese Yew is a workhorse in the garden, offering a deep green backdrop, excellent adaptability, and a refined look that complements a wide range of styles. I’ve relied on yews for creating structure and providing year-round interest
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If you’re looking for a plant that can handle our Louisiana heat and humidity like a champ, while also bringing a riot of color and attracting all sorts of beneficial critters to your yard, then look no further than lantana. I’ve been helping folks pick out plants here at the center for years, and let
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Introducing: The Daylily, a southern gardening favorite! As its botanical name, Hemerocallis spp., suggests (derived from the Greek phrase meaning “Beauty for a day”), this robust beauty stages a daily performance of blossoming blooms that steal the show, only to take their final bow and close as the sun sets. Despite each bloom’s fleeting
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Why Planting Milkweed in Louisiana Matters for Monarch Butterfly Survival More than pollination or nector, host plants are crucial for the continuation of a species. For Monarchs, that extra special plant used for food and laying eggs is the milkweed! From the genus Asclepias, milkweeds are available in many varieties, with tons of colorful blooms
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If there’s a rose that embodies the resilience of Louisiana, it’s the Peggy Martin. Sometimes called the “Hurricane Katrina Rose” for its extraordinary survival story, this beloved climber brings a touch of Southern charm to gardens from Baton Rouge to the Bayou. Plant Characteristics Vibrant pink blooms burst forth in the spring, a beautiful contrast
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A Plant like No Other Bromeliads – a genus of the family bromeliaceae – encompass so many different iconic varieties we carry at Louisiana Nursery. From the vibrant, spikey blooms of Guzmania to the sweet fruits of the edible pineapple, you can spend hours down the rabbit hole learning about them all! Today, we’ll cover
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A Leafy, Tropical Favorite for Louisiana Gardeners Cordylines provide bold bursts of color, adding exotic interest to any landscape or indoor space. Their sword-shaped leaves are the perfect canvas for striking variegated patterns. Louisiana gardeners are no stranger to Cordylines: the plant prefers high-humidity and heat, both of which we have in strides down south!
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Banana Plants That Add Tropical Flair to Baton Rouge Pots, Patios, and Yards With new cultivars improving ornamental aesthetics, cold hardiness, disease resistances, and fruit-yield, we’re long overdue to talk about the tropical banana plant. We’ll discuss each variety in detail below, but let’s get the universal traits out of the way first: Fast-growing: All Banana
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