Plants You Can't Kill Quotes

“RUSSIAN SAGE PROFILE In 1995, this plant earned the honor of being the perennial plant of the year! Here’s why—it’s drought-tolerant, has hardly any disease or insect problems, and it’s great for attracting butterflies and bees. Also as a bonus, Russian sage can thrive in a wide variety of soil types, so you don’t have to have perfect conditions for it to look good. The tiny purplish blooms on this plant are all over from base to tip, so it really makes a statement from midsummer through fall.”
― Stacy Tornio, Plants You Can't Kill: 101 Easy-to-Grow Species for Beginning Gardeners

“This plant is closely related to the succulent family, and gardeners love it for its unique foliage. The best thing about this plant is that it’s very forgiving. You can grow it in sandy or rocky conditions, and it’ll do just fine. You can also forget to water it from time to time, and it’ll keep right on growing. It grows very low to the ground until the main part of the plant (the hen) sends up a stout flower stalk in summer. Little offshoots (called chicks) will pop up all around the “hen” as the plant matures. It’s really unlike anything you’ve ever seen in a garden, so if you like unique, this one is definitely for”
― Stacy Tornio, Plants You Can't Kill: 101 Easy-to-Grow Species for Beginning Gardeners