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Foxtail Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Foxtail', the Foxtail Rosemary makes a graceful statement as it cascades over the edge of a terraced bed. This is the only rosemary in the garden since the trailing variety that I had for years was damaged so badly last winter that I took it out. 'Irene' is the rosemary that is no longer with us and I miss seeing it trail down the retaining wall next to the driveway.  I would replace it but another trailer, cotoneaster, is competing heavily for space there.  Rosemary 'Irene' in happier times I have not planted any of the upright rosemary types. I've seen too many that became monstrosities and are impossible to curtail. I do love them though as brushing by that fragrance is such a pleasant sensation. Back to 'Foxtail' - it really has all the same qualities as the others but is much more mild-mannered. It too sulked after last January's freeze and I did have to trim some of it back. It resides in a somewhat protected area o...

Desert Plants in the Kyoto Botanical Gardens Conservatory


By the time I made my way around to the Desert House, my battery was getting low and I didn't photograph many of the plant labels. I took mostly wide views of plant groupings anyway because I was attracted to the structures and combinations rather than individual plants. This was an amazing display.









Adonsonia digitata

Dasylirion wheeleri


Adenium obesum (Desert Rose)

Euphorbia geraldii











Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Oh, it's wonderful! The barrels are perfection. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. These desert plants are always interesting since i rarely get to see them.

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  3. They have a nice collection! Once again, their presentation is perfection.

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