Lycium chinense - Chinese Matrimony Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Also known as: Gow kee, Go qi zi, Chinese Wolfberry, Duke of Argyll s Tea Tree. Small 3-foot shrub with edible red berries. Fruits are consumed fresh or dried like raisins. They are also used as an ophthalmic herbal medicine in China and were included more recently in some dietary supplements. The dried … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 09:42:33 (16149 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Echinops ritro - Globe Thistle Plants / Perennials Proper Name: Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro). Soft Violet-Blue Globes on Tall, Vigorous Plants! Blooms all summer! Splendid in dried arrangements! A mass of bobbing Globe Thistles, their softly-colored heads adding valuable blue color to the garden, is a spectacular sight in the summer sun! Ranging in … Contributed by amazon 09.08. 2007 08:34:09 (38680 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea' - Pink Pampas Grass Plants / Grass, Grasses Superb for fresh or dried arrangements! Dusty-Pink Feathers of Late-Summer Color! Fresh green foliage reaches 6 to 12 feet tall, topped by long, thick featherdusters of bloom that last for weeks! Unsurpassed for glorious texture and color in the landscape, this pink Pampas Grass is the star of any garden … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:32:52 (30238 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Drosera adelae - Lance-Leafed Sundew Plants / Other Drosera adelae (Lace-Leaf Australian Sundew Origin: Australia The tiny paddle-like hairy leaves are covered with drops of sticky goo, which trap insects that are attracted to the plant. In summer the sundews are topped with thin spikes holding small pink flowers. Sundews are winter hardy in most of the … Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 09:21:07 (24818 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Papaver somniferum 'Hens and Chickens' - Opium Poppy Plants / Annuals The Hens and Chickens Poppy has large, lilac flowers followed by seedpods that are arranged as a large pod surrounded by several small pods like a mother hen & her chicks. Extremely decorative, they are in much demand for dried flower arrangements. … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2007 04:58:18 (29420 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cortaderia selloana - Pampas Grass Plants / Grass, Grasses Superb for fresh or dried arrangements! Dusty-Pink & White Feathers of Late-Summer Color! Fresh green foliage reaches 6 to 12 feet tall, topped by long, thick featherdusters of bloom that last for weeks! Unsurpassed for glorious texture and color in the landscape, this pink Pampas Grass is the star … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 08:58:40 (21090 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Alchemilla mollis - Lady's Mantle Plants / Perennials Soft, scalloped, light green leaves set off straw-like chartreuse flowers that look like low-hovering clouds. Great long-lasting cut or dried flowers. … Contributed by amazon 21.10. 2007 11:44:17 (19527 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Myrtus communis - Myrtle Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Myrtus communis or True or Greek Myrtle is an evergreen shrub or small tree with dense foliage. The 2-inch lanceolate leaves are strongly scented when crushed. Myrtles have been cultivated for centuries and their native habitat is unknown. They are hardy to 28 degrees F. In cooler regions they make an … Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 10:12:07 (23497 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Lagurus ovatus - Bunny Tails Plants / Grass, Grasses Soft, furry flower heads are excellent for dried bouquets. Use in borders, backgrounds, pots or for cutting. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Grows 12 inches high. Hardy in zones 5-9. It will also drop seeds that come up year after year! Plant 12 part. Also known as Rabbit s Tail Grass or Hares … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:24:00 (23289 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Akebia quinata - Chocolate Vine Plants / Climber Plants Known as Mu-Tong in Chinese medicine, it has been used for laryngitis and dry coughs, urinary stones, and bladder problems. A decoction is made from the dried stem of the vine. The plant is a shrubby vine that is cold hardy to 18 degrees. Can be raised as an evergreen vine in warmer climates. Has very … Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:36:50 (18184 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Allium 'Gladiator' - Ornamental Onion Plants / Bulbs The flowers start green, coloring first on top of the ball, then slowly change to lilac. As they mature, they reverse to green again, neatly from the top down. Late blooming ornamental onions that perform excellent with early blooming perennials. Many varieties are suitable for dried flowers; pest repellent, … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 07:58:14 (32191 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower Plants / Perennials Bright carmine-rose flowers and petals held out flat make this a show-stopper! So much better than other Echinaceas! Brighter carmine-rose color, larger flowers and petals held out flatter for maximum show! This easy-care butterfly magnet blooms profusely from June through September. Growing 3 1/2 feet … Contributed by amazon 22.06. 2007 10:32:04 (22998 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Achillea millefolium 'Fire King' - Yarrow, Milfoil, Staunchweed Plants / Perennials Get a good view of hummers as they feed from the clusters of rosy-red nectar-rich flowers. This unusual Yarrow is a virtually foolproof perennial. Covered in blooms from late spring to early fall, it provides a long season of color and food. Large clusters of bright blooms atop 15-20 stems with fernlike … Contributed by amazon 02.06. 2007 18:27:32 (22910 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Sorghum bicolor - Broom Corn Plants / Grass, Grasses Sorghum bicolor var. technicum; 5-6 ft. Tender Annual; Lovely sprays of broomlike tops fill with red seeds at maturity. Tie several together for a terrific broom. Great in dried flower arrangements. Excellent forage for birds. Easy to grow. Direct seed in garden 4-6 seeds per foot when all danger of … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 07:50:02 (31318 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen' - Turkestan Onion Plants / Bulbs Allium karataviense Ivory Queen - silvery white, golf ball sized flowers with broad, artistic glaucous leaves, often with red margins; good for decorative window boxes, bedding and patio planters; late spring; zones 4-8; 8 -10 ; 1876. … Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 08:49:28 (20707 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Tagetes lucida - Mexican Mint Marigold Plants / Annuals Aromatic, anise-flavored leaves are used in seasoning sauces, soups, teas, and vinegar. Bears narrow, glossy green, serrated leaves and small yellow flowers in clusters. The dried leaves and flowers are brewed into a tea traditionally used for colic and malaria. Used as a poultice for rattlesnake bites … Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 10:18:35 (21383 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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