Desmodium gyrans - Telegraph Plant Plants / Other Darwin called the plant Hedysarum; modern botanists call it either Desmodium gyrans or, more correctly these days, Codariocalyx motorius; its common name is Dancing Grass or Telegraph plant or Semaphore plant -- after the leaf movements, which resemble semaphore signals. … Contributed by amazon 10.07. 2007 14:00:45 (91495 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Adromischus trigynus - Calico Hearts Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses The Calico Hearts Plant (Adromischus trigynus) is a small succulent plant native to South Africa. It is an easy to grow plant and with the spotting makes it a very showy succulent. This plant needs full sun, warm temperatures, and a well-drained potting mix. During the growing season (May-October) water … Contributed by amazon 07.07. 2007 11:10:25 (24357 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Helichrysum italicum - Curry Plant, Immortelle Plants / Perennials Curry Plant looks very similar to a Lavender in its leaf stage. But, it looks totally different in bloom. Curry Plant likes it warm and dry. It is native to Turkey and thrives on sunny slopes. … Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 08:23:09 (20255 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Pilea cadierei - Aluminum Plant Plants / Perennials The Aluminium Plant, Pilea cadierei is a native of Vietnam and is grown for its attractive foliage. The dark green leaves have silver markings between the veins. It prefers very bright, but indirect light. Keep evenly moist, not wet or dry. This showy plant prefers temperatures above 60 degrees F. Trim … Contributed by amazon 11.07. 2007 11:52:28 (27981 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Ochna serrulata - Mickey Mouse Plant Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants The Mickey Mouse Plant, Ochna serrulata, is a well known garden shrub that grows to about 9 feet high. Originally a native of southern Africa, Ochna has small, single yellow flowers that bloom in late spring to summer. A useful garden plant, in cooler regions it can also be grown as a patio plant, outside … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 11:46:12 (30801 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' - Black Mondo Grass Plants / Grass, Grasses Each 6 tall circular mound is composed of truly black 1/4 wide foliage. Spreading by rhizomes, a single plant will make a nice 20 wide mat in 2 years. For fast coverage, we plant on 8 centers. This easy-to-grow groundcover makes a great backdrop for blues, golds and good imaginations. Plant in part sun … Contributed by amazon 01.07. 2007 21:55:53 (105856 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Delosperma cooperi - Hardy ice plant, Trailing ice plant Plants / Perennials This clumping ice plant produces a dome of bright purple flowers. The texture of the petals is shimmering -- almost like metal. It starts blooming in June and continues steadily until fall. It promises to be an essential small-scale ground cover or edging for a border. Height: 4. Width: 10. Sun: Full … Contributed by amazon 08.06. 2007 07:20:01 (20160 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia' - Creeping Fig Plants / Climber Plants Tiny deep green leaves are deeply lobed. Not only is the individual leaf considerably smaller than the normal Creeping Fig, but each dimpled leaf is deeply lobed as if was a tiny oak leaf. More clumping than vining in habit, this is the choice for the sophisticated terrarium or living topiary. It is … Contributed by amazon 12.12. 2007 09:41:43 (36690 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Plant Exploration for Longwood Gardens Other / Books Longwood Gardens of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, enjoys a long and distinguished tradition of plant exploration and introduction, dating back to the foundation of its arboretum in 1798. Since the 1950s, 50 such plant-hunting expeditions have taken place on six continents and in some 50 countries. These … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 11:11:29 (13225 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Bouquet' - Obedient Plant, False Dragonhead Plants / Perennials Rose flowers, grows 3 ft. This moisture loving perennial has lovely flower spikes. Flowers remain at any angle turned. Can be planted in sun or shade. Plant 12 apart. Hardy in zones: 4-9. Blooms August through September. Physostegia virginiana was given the name obedient plant because if a flower is … Contributed by amazon 20.06. 2007 09:39:54 (28943 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Corydalis quantmeyerana - Chocolate Star Plant Plants / Perennials Chocolate Star Plant - Corydalis quantmeyerana Chocolate Star Family: Fumariaceae Unusual somewhat toothed chocolate brown folliage. Creamy white flowers Hardy in zones 5-8 Blooms June-August Height: 10-15 Prefers sun or part-shade. … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 09:53:30 (18142 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Designing and Planting Borders Other / Books Designing and Planting Borders Beds and borders provide the framework for a garden, but it can be a daunting task to design and plant them. … Contributed by amazon 04.10. 2016 16:29:47 (14921 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' - Japanese Holly Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Japanase Pagoda Holly Bonsai - Ilex crenata Dwarf Pagoda A miniature variety of Japanese Holly. Stems are very short, 1 foot at most. Leaves are dark green on horizontal branches. Very compact plant. The plant is a true natural Bonsai. Also a good patio plant or house plant. Introduced by the National … Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:13:04 (49688 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Black Mystic' - Earth Star, Starfish Plant Plants / Other The Black Mystic Earths Star (Cryptanthus) is an easy to grow house plant forming rosettes of leaves. The leaves are succulent, with wavy margins and teeth; they are strongly banded in silver and black. The white flowers appear nested in the center in this plant. Cryptanthus tolerate a temperature range … Contributed by amazon 03.07. 2007 09:13:56 (31775 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Darmera peltata - Umbrella Plant Plants / Perennials Hardy Umbrella Plant - Darmera peltata Family: Saxifragaceae Origin: The species is native to western United States. Large, rounded clusters of red-centered, blush-white flowers rise on thick stalks before the clumped growth of massive (18 across), orbicular, lobed foliage emerges. … Contributed by amazon 12.09. 2007 10:47:17 (18446 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Plant Selector Program Other / Software, DVD Your Personal Garden Designer! The Plant Selector Interactive software is a CD for self installation with Windows 95 or higher. It gives you all the information you need to landscape or garden like a professional. … Contributed by amazon 27.02. 2007 17:40:40 (19209 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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