Brodiaea laxa 'Queen Fabiola' - triplet lily, wild hyacinth Plants / Perennials Triplet lily is a beautiful and easy cormous perennial. It flowers in end May or June for about 3 weeks. Flowers are star shaped, violet-blue, borne on 30-50 long stems, each bearing about 10 blooms. Mid green leaves are linear. Cut flowers last 2 weeks in a vase, or left uncut in the garden they bloom … Contributed by havlis 22.03. 2008 17:05:19 (65026 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Passiflora mollissima - Banana Passion Flower Plants / Climber Plants Banana Passion Fruit (Passiflora mollissima). A yellow, oval shaped passion fruit with bright yellow skin and orange pulp. Pulp is edible and very tasty. Often used in juice making. … Contributed by amazon 30.06. 2007 10:23:12 (24595 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Cardiospermum halicacabum - Love in a Puff Plants / Climber Plants An exciting combination of beautiful leaves, distinctive pods, and attractive white flowers. At home in almost any landscape, Love-in-a Puff (Balloon Vine) brings elegance to any setting. Growing to approximately 8 feet in height, you may start them inside 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct-sow after … Contributed by amazon 14.11. 2007 12:26:32 (28703 readers) Match on 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 (24469 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose' - common lilac Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Lilacs are famous shrubs with showy flowers from May to June. Rich and dense upright panicles of tiny fragrant flowers last for 3-4 weeks. Variety Primrose has yellow-green buds and light creamy yellow flowers. Stiff leaves are heart-shaped, upto 10 cm long, mid to dark green. … Contributed by havlis 20.04. 2008 21:08:03 (74809 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Geranium maculatum 'Elizabeth Ann' - wild geranium Plants / Perennials Hardy Geranium maculatum Elizabeth Ann Family: Geraniaceae Origin: The species is native to the United States. A compact mound of dark, coffee colored foliage is covered in light-pink flowers for several weeks in summer. Very unusual foliage color for this species. Geraniums are trouble free plants. … Contributed by amazon 11.07. 2007 11:56:27 (20776 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' - Russian Sage Plants / Perennials An airy, upward sweeping, deep-violet haze is combined with the herbal aroma of the finely dissected gray-green foliage. The slender, light-seeking panicles remain in flower for up to 15 weeks. PPA Perennial Plant of the Year 1995. … Contributed by amazon 09.11. 2007 09:13:32 (32888 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Eccremocarpus scaber - Glory Vine Plants / Climber Plants This exotic climber hails from South America. Rare and little-known specimen is sure to spice up your garden! Tubular flowers hang in clusters of orange, yellow and red shades for a spectacular display. Effective for covering problem areas, why not replace the view of thatt old shed with a tropical sensation? … Contributed by amazon 28.08. 2007 11:44:58 (18794 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Geranium Oglevee at the Greenhouse Other / Software, DVD Geranium Oglevee Work organic compost into high quality container potting soil that contains ingredients such as peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. Choose locations getting direct sun for most geraniums. Feed your geraniums every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. … Contributed by amazon 12.06. 2016 10:01:05 (19519 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 (21384 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Allium tuberosum - Garlic Chives Plants / Perennials Popular in 16th century European gardens for flavoring soups and salads, both the leaves and the 1.5 white flowers add spicy flavor to cooking and they have been known to be used in Chinese medicine for kidneys, lower back and knees. Direct seed in cool soil during early spring in permanent location … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 09:25:15 (16850 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Matricaria recutita - German Chamomile Plants / Perennials Matricaria recutita Medicinal 18-30 in. Tender Perennial/Hardy Perennial A delight for your eyes, taste buds and overall well being. Used medicinally for hundreds of years. The flower buds when dried make a tea that promotes digestion and calms nerves and stomachs. It is delicately scented and as a companion … Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 11:24:56 (14225 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Lantana camara - Lantana Plants / Perennials In our trials, this is the only hardy lantana, with well-established clumps surviving short durations of -3 degrees F. The plants emerge from the ground in early May and within a couple of weeks are topped with showy orange and pink flower heads that are produced nonstop until frost. Virtual sterility … Contributed by amazon 07.09. 2007 08:40:20 (15652 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Actaea Racemosa - Black Cohosh Plants / Perennials Fairy Candles, Black Cohosh, Bugbane - Actaea Racemosa This North American native originates from the eastern part of the US. It is no great surprise that is has been honored with the Royal Horticultural Society s Award of Garden Merit as the elongated bottle-brush spires borne on tall stems in late … Contributed by amazon 23.09. 2016 22:27:14 (14307 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pocahontas' - Pocahontas Lilac Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Pocahontas Lilac will extend the lilac season, as it is an extremely hardy, earlier blooming variety. Get a jump on your neighbors as your yard will color up 2 weeks earlier, the maroon-purple buds opening to fragrant, single, deep violet blooms. The flowers from your Syringa Pocahontas will add nice … Contributed by amazon 30.04. 2011 18:46:48 (21717 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' - lilac Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Lilacs are famous shrubs with showy flowers from May to June. Rich and dense upright panicles of tiny, fragrant flowers last for 3-4 weeks. Sensation is a variety with a perfect name. Its individual flowers are deep purple to violet with rich, white margins = an eye-catcher even for those who consider … Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 09:15:44 (67590 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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