Nicotiana alata - Jasmine Tobacco Plants / Annuals A profusion of fragrant, trumpet-shaped, pale pink to white blossoms sit on a stem arising from a rosette of thick, velvety leaves. The flowers are intoxicatingly fragrant in the evening and are 2 cm. across. Can be a trap crop for potato beetles. To 4 ft. tall. Annual. (80-85 days) … Contributed by amazon 07.10. 2007 20:08:03 (22275 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Carnegia gigantea - Saguaro Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Scientific Name: Carnegia gigantea (Cereus giganteus) Common Name: Saguaro, Sahuaro The 3 inch (7.6 cm) wide flowers open in the evening and crown the main stem and arms. The edible fruits split open into red, flower-like star shapes. The columnar main stem has prominent, spiny ribs, and with age it … Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 10:10:14 (19522 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Wild Flowers Other / Books Gardens by Design Series | Wildflowers bring to many of us remembrance of a lost world of childhood enchantment of woodlands, riverbanks, and lush fields. In this lovely album, brimming with color pictures and fascinating botanical details, Britain s National Trust brings us some of the nation s most … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 18:58:44 (13925 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Gaura lindheimeri 'The Bride' - Bride Whirling Butterfly Plants / Perennials Gaura The Bride forms a mat of soft foliage that contrasts beautifully with the delicate white flowers held on long thin stems. It suits natural style plantings. This makes it a good plant for a cottage garden, informal borders or flowering ground cover. Its lax growth habit makes it particularly useful … Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 14:36:25 (27025 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Wild Food Plants of Indiana and Adjacent States Other / Books This delightful field guide to wild foods describes more than eighty edible plants that grow in Indiana and adjacent states and gives directions for delicious ways-many originals, all tested in the field - of preparing them. The guide provides a plant perspective of Indiana and a seasonal guide to foraging, … Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 10:17:14 (25251 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Ipomoea alba - Moonflower Plants / Annuals The moonflower is a vigorous twining vine that is very fast growing in really hot weather. It is a tender tropical perennial but is now seeing popular use as an annual vine in colder areas. This close relative of the morning glory has similar heart shaped leaves that are a rich green and 4-8 (10-20 cm) … Contributed by amazon 31.08. 2007 10:03:38 (18127 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Daylily Planting and Care Plants / Perennials When to plant Daylilies can be planted very successfully at any time the ground can be worked --- spring, summer or fall. Fall planted Daylilies should be mulched to prevent winter frost heaving. … Contributed by bloomingfieldsfarm 26.09. 2006 11:55:35 (21567 readers) Match on Article's text | |
