Zizia aurea is one of those natives that every garden should have. It is fairly easy to grow and, although short-lived, will self-seed and persist in many sun/soil situations. Zizia is an important plant to a number of short-tongued insects that are able to easily reach the nectar in the small yellow flowers. Golden Alexanders have a long bloom time, giving the garden some well-deserved early color for several weeks in late spring to early summer when many other plants have not yet flowered. Also called Golden Zizia, Golden Alexanders will tolerate a lot of shade but prefer full sun or lig ... Learn More

The Indian Jujube, or Ber, is a versatile, fast-growing, and drought-tolerant tree that thrives in arid and semi-arid regions. This medium-sized deciduous tree is characterized by its thorny branches and shiny, oval green leaves that create a dense canopy, offering shade in hot climates. During its flowering season, small, yellowish-green flowers appear, followed by round or oval fruits that ripen to shades of yellow, orange, or red. The fruits are sweet and tangy, prized for their nutritional value and rich in vitamin C. They can be consumed fresh, dried, or processed into jams and pickles ... Learn More