Mark Dwyer
The author was the director of horticulture at Rotary Botanical Gardens for 21 years. He now operates Landscape Prescriptions by MD. landscapeprescriptionsmd.com
Recent Articles
Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’
Showy white flowers give this perennial its name.
Picea engelmannii ‘Bush’s Lace’
Powder-blue needles make this drooping conifer a standout.
Asarum canadense
Wild ginger is a native alternative to the old standard groundcovers.
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Little Honey’
This oakleaf hydrangea provides a touch of gold to the landscape.
Asimina triloba
This native tree is known for its bold appearance and fruits, consumed by foodies, animals and even Lewis and Clark.
Rudbeckia maxima
Dumbo’s ears is an extremely tall rudbeckia with giant blue, basal foliage.
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Haas’ Halo’
This much-lauded smooth hydrangea excels in a variety of landscapes.
Spigelia marilandica
Bright red trumpet-shaped flowers attract attention from a distance with this native perennial.
Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’
Long-lasting intense fall color is this tree’s calling card.
Centranthus ruber
Jupiter’s Beard is a non-fussy perennial that is great for beginners.