Medium Shrub
Dietes bicolor
Plant Type: Perennial (E)
Mature Size: 2-3 ft tall, 2 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low – Trim old foliage after blooming; thrives in well-drained soil.
Freeze: Cold hardy – May experience leaf damage but will recover in spring.
Interest: Yellow flowers with dark markings
Buxus microphylla
Plant Type: Shrub (E)
Mature Size: 2-6 ft tall, 2-4 ft wide
Toxicity: Toxic
Maintenance: Moderate – Needs occasional shaping; deep watering recommended in extreme drought.
Freeze Tolerance: Cold hardy, but may need protection in extreme cold – Mulch roots.
Interest: Dense, evergreen foliage for hedges. Commonly used for decorative topiaries.
var. Japanese
Teucrium fruticans
Plant Type: Shrub (E)
Mature Size: 3-5 ft tall, 3-5 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low – Prune lightly after flowering; drought-tolerant and easy to maintain.
Freeze Tolerance: Cold hardy – Young plants may need protection; mature plants tolerate freezes.
Interest: Blue flowers, aromatic leaves