Lobelia siphilitica - Great Blue Lobelia Plants / Perennials Easily grown in rich, humusy, medium wet to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Needs constant moisture. Will tolerate full sun in cool, northern climates, but otherwise appreciates part shade. Divide clumps in spring as needed. May self seed in optimum growing conditions, forming attractive colonies. … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 09:41:40 (12167 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Ricinus communis 'Zanzibarensis' - Castor Bean Plants / Other THE CASTOR BEAN is a shrub-like plant with large, long-stemmed leaves that are lobed like fingers. Its spiny, clustered seed pods contain white, bean-like seeds (Botanically speaking, it isn t a true bean, but a Spurge), which typically bear attractive markings in various colours. The plant is native … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 07:52:20 (39588 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Polemonium reptans 'Blue Pearl' - Creeping Jacob's Ladder, Greek Valerian Plants / Perennials Best grown in moist, humusy, well-drained soil in part shade. Tolerates full sun in cool summer climates. Although technically rhizomatous, plants do not creep as the common name somewhat erroneously suggests. Freely self-seeds in optimum growing conditions. … Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:29:07 (22049 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Clematis - An Essential Guide Other / Books Clematis are loved for the abundance and color of their blooms but are not so well known for their versatility. Although they are typically and successfully used as climbers, they can be grown almost anywhere under most conditions. This essential guide introduces the genus in all its glory to the novice … Contributed by amazon 06.07. 2011 18:57:38 (15876 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Panax ginseng - Asian ginseng Plants / Other Korean Ginseng is part of the Araliaceae family and is also known as Panax, Asian, or Chinese ginseng. It is the original ginseng, and is the one revered most by the Chinese. It is very rare in the wild, and most sold today is cultivated commercially. Peeled roots are steamed before drying, and produce … Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 20:49:16 (23025 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cypripedium acaule - Stemless Lady's Slipper Plants / Perennials Pink Lady Slipper Orchids grow best in an acid soil, high in organic matter. However, in some areas they can be found growing in sandy soils. It is advisable to purchase a soil pH tester or kit to make sure the pH is between 3.5 and 5.0 before planting the pips. … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 18:51:17 (17336 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Aesculus pavia 'Koehnei' - dwarf red buckeye Plants / Trees and Shrubs If you like big trees for their leaves but own only a small plot have a look at this dwarf red buckeye. Koehnei is a fantastic variety with attractive both foliage and flowers, and moreover, slow growth. … Contributed by havlis 22.09. 2016 14:18:10 (27042 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Bletilla striata - hyacinth orchid Plants / Perennials How about a garden orchid? If you like unusual plants look at this princess from China. It is a hardy plant that can be planted outdoors down to USDA zone 5. Typically orchid-like flowers are magenta or lavender pink, 4-5 cm wide, borne at tips of 15-25 cm long stems. There can be 6-12 flowers on each … Contributed by havlis 22.03. 2008 17:01:10 (52736 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Saintpaulia 'Mickey Mouse' - African Violet Plants / Houseplants Light: Moderate to bright, indirect, indoor light. Watering: Keep soil moist to dry, and allow soil around roots to dry out before watering to encourage blooming. Water from the bottom with room temperature water by placing the plastic grower s pot in water, and allowing the plant to absorb the water … Contributed by amazon 04.12. 2007 11:42:37 (24324 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Aesculus x mutabilis - hybrid painted buckeye Plants / Deciduous Trees This buckeye is a garden hybrid between aesculus pavia and aesculus sylvatica, both from S.E. USA. It was described already in early 20th century but in Europe it is still little known since another, very similar tree has been popular here for decades = aesculus pavia “Koehnei”. … Contributed by havlis 22.09. 2016 14:23:16 (10641 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Jubaea chilensis - Chilean Wine Palm Plants / Other Jubaea chilensis; Family: Palmae/Arecaceae (palm family); Common Names: Chilean wine palm, coquito palm, honey palm. This Incredible Hulk of the palm world, Jubaea chilensis, dominates the landscape with his thick muscular trunk. The straight gray trunks can grow to over 3 ft (0.9 m) in diameter and … Contributed by amazon 14.08. 2007 08:11:19 (18898 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' - Blue Spirea Plants / Perennials Blue Mist Caryopteris (also commonly called blue spirea or bluebeard) is a low-mounded, deciduous shrub that is valued for its aromatic foliage and late summer flowers which are said to resemble clouds of blue smoke or mist. The plants typically produce about 18-30 inches of growth per year, so total … Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 08:57:17 (21574 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Epiphyllum ackermannii - Orchid Cactus Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses What we commonly call epiphyllums today are actually hybrids of epiphytic cacti species native to the jungles of Central and South America, as well as Mexico. The word epiphyllum in Greek means upon the leaf and the flowers appear to bloom directly on the leaves. Jungle cacti, however, have no leaves; … Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 09:45:08 (48397 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Quercus cerris - Turkey oak Plants / Deciduous Trees Oaks are common trees of our natural woodlands. They border our ponds, occur naturally in our mixed forests, and make magnificent specimen trees in our parks and arboretums where less common species or rare varieties can be seen. … Contributed by havlis 19.10. 2017 18:36:21 (13677 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy' - Sweetgum Plants / Deciduous Trees Burgundy sweetgum is a rare variety prized for its richly coloured autumn leaves and corky furrowed bark. The leaves are typically sweetgum-lobed, star-shaped with 5 tips, deciduous, mid green in summer, and rich carmine and dark burgundy red in autumn. Coloured leaves remain on the tree for a considerable … Contributed by havlis 24.10. 2017 12:42:15 (191623 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Aralia elata 'Silver umbrella' - Japanese angelica tree Plants / Deciduous Trees If you are looking for an architectural plant that will attract passers-by’s eyes but will require zero maintenance at the same time and on top of that will be hardy enough not to worry about it in winter, have a look at this Japanese angelica tree. Could the leaves look like angel’s wings to be … Contributed by havlis 12.11. 2014 10:26:28 (31348 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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