Still blooming November 11th in Ashland Oregon: Roses, calendula (Calendula officinalis), pineapple sage (Salvia elegans), pink sorrel (Oxalis articulata), black-eyed Susan vine (Thunbergia alata)
Photos by : Carlotta Lucas
November Flowers
Author Archives: Ashland Garden Club
Horticulture Report: Winterberry
Plant Name: Ilex verticillata, cross of Ilex verticillate & Ilex serrata
Common name: Winterberry
Plant type: deciduous, medium to tall shrub
Height: 4’-12’
Spread: 4’-10’
Bloom Time: May, June
Flower Color: White
Exposure: Full sun to Partial shade
Soil Requirements: average soil conditions.
Water Needs: average to low
Attributes: Grown for showy red winter berries on leafless stems. Berries feed overwintering birds. Butterflies are attracted to flowers. Deer Resistant shrub.
Note: Winterberries are dioecious (separate male & female plants are needed for berry production; one male plant for 10-20 females. Flowers on new growth in late spring. Natural habitat Swamps, streams, river banks, near lakes or ponds.
Uses: Stems are cut for use in winter floral displays.
Native to: China, Japan and Eastern North America
Oregon Native: NO
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
*Link to “Guide to Growing Winterberry Holly”, by: Stacey Hirvela for Proven Winners: https://www.provenwinners.com/learn/finding-right-plant/ultimate-guide-winterberry-holly
A few varieties are: Berry Heavy ®, Berry Poppins™, Jim Dandy (male)
Report by: Gena Goddard, Ashland Garden Club
Fall Colors in Ashland, OR
Photos by Ashland Garden Club Member, Jeanne Arago
Houseplant:Chinese Evergreen ‘Silver Bay’
Plant Name: Aglaonema
Common name: Chinese Evergreen ‘Silver Bay’
Plant type: Houseplant/Perennial
Height: 2-3ft
Width: 2-3ft
Attributes: Green/Silver variegated leaves, low maintenance
Growing conditions: indirect medium light; 60-70 degrees F, needs even moisture, but allow to slightly dry out between watering. Keep away from drafts. Fertilize monthly.
Note: All parts of this plant are poisonous due to calcium oxalate crystals. If ingested they cause irritation of the mucous membranes. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Native to: Asia
USDA Zone: 10-11 outdoors, but mostly grown as a houseplant
Fall Color: Pineapple Sage!
Common Name: Pineapple Sage
Botanical Name: Salvia Elegans
Plant Type: Perennial (An annual in colder zones)
Height: 3- 4 ft
Width: 3-4 ft
Exposure: Full sun
Blooms: Scarlet-red exotic-looking tubular flowers
Bloom time: September to frost
Water Needs: Once establish needs only occasional watering
Attributes: Showy flowers, attracts hummingbirds. Culinary herb has a slight pineapple or citrus taste. Deer resistant! Easy Care, Waterwise plant
Uses: Culinary herb garden, Border gardens, Perennial gardens, Containers, Mass plantings, Poolside, Rock Gardens, Showy flowers.
USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10
Lithia Park’s Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden redesign is back on track!
Read more on the Ashland Tidings’ website.
https://ashlandtidings.com/news/top-stories/japanese-garden-redesign-back-on-track-keeping-trees-in-ashland