Consider the Leaf

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In the Land of the Blue Poppies: The Collected Plant-Hunting Writings of Frank Kingdon Ward

Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia' - Creeping Fig (2549 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.12 2007 on 09:41:43 Topic: 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 considered crown jewel of the Creeping Fig cultivars. ...

Consider the Leaf (684 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:30:43 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

Filled with plant suggestions and hints for successfully incorporating foliage into your garden, this book explains basic leaf shapes and tonal palettes, and how to pleasingly balance them in your garden. ...

Centaurea dealbata - Persian Cornflower, Knapweed (931 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.06 2007 on 11:50:25 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

The Persian Coneflower is an upright, bushy plant. Leaf color is medium green with white on the back of the leaf. Flowers are fluffy-looking, soft rose-pink, with white centers. They bloom in June and July and prefer full sun. They grow 18 to 30 inches tall and should be planted 24 inches apart. ...

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Viridis' - Japanese Maple (3163 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.10 2007 on 09:23:45 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Title

Lace-leaf Japanese Maple Acer palmatum dissectum Viridis A green lace-leaf type Japanese Maple. Growing in a round dome will take 50 years to get 10 feet tall. Leaves dissected to mid-vein and green. In Fall colors are red-orange. Spectacular for a bonsai! ...

Ficus benjamina 'Starlight' - Weeping Fig (2160 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.10 2007 on 20:11:57 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Title

The Starlight Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina Starlight is a new variegated form of durable green Weeping Fig. Just like its green counterpart, Starlight prefers very bright indirect light. Keep evenly moist, but not wet or dry. Trim as needed. Left alone the Starlight Weeping Fig can reach 6 feet tall. It makes the perfect house plant. ...

Sempervivum arachnoideum - Houseleeks (671 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.09 2007 on 04:52:20 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Title

Sempervivum are succulent, rosette forming plants belonging to the Crassulaceae family. They are commonly known as Hens & Chicks, Houseleeks or Hen and Chickens. The main attraction of these plants is their colourful rosettes of leaves. These range from bright yellow, through various shades of green, grey, pink, purple, red, orange and brown, to almost black in some varieties. The leaves may be dull or glossy, or covered with soft down or longer hairs. Small silvery hairs are commonly found ...

Ensete ventricosum - Red Abyssinian Banana (1896 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.08 2007 on 07:35:08 Topic: Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Match on Title

Synonyms:Ensete edule, Musa ensete, Musa arnoldiana, Ensete arnoldianum | The size of this ornamental banana tree can reach over 35 feet depending mainly on the warmth and duration of your growing season. The leaf stems are noticeably lower on the pseudostem causing a wider overall look. As the older leaves die back their leaf stems remain attatched to the trunk. The lower trunk becomes swollen with age as the plant becomes taller. The leaves are generally 8 long and 4 wide. Usually several year ...

Hardy Rhododendron Species (883 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.04 2007 on 19:27:13 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

A Guide to Identification | For the enthusiastic amateur or experienced rhododendron grower, this landmark reference provides the keys to the accurate identification of the nearly 300 rhododendron species widely in cultivation. An extensive introduction places the work in context as it examines the history of Rhododendron classification and gives a full survey of plant structures throughout the many species. Species are listed in systematic order, so that similar species occur close to each othe ...

Nandina domestica - Heavenly Bamboo (1713 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 08:56:39 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Title

Commonly called Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina can be used in virtually any part of the landscape and is especially useful in full or part sun, where the foliage color is superb. The new growth is often bronze to rose in color, becoming green with age. In the fall and winter, the growth takes on autumn leaf colors: red, orange, bronze and pink. The plant has added value in that it provides cut branches for use in floral arrangements year round. As the plant matures, late summer and early fall flowers ...

Coreopsis 'Limerock Passion'® - thread leaf coreopsis (1358 readers)

Contributed by havlis 07.06 2008 on 07:23:34 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

Thread leaf coreopsis is a wonderful, maintenance-free perennial which shines its way through any garden with rich-coloured flowers all summer long. You can have a country garden or be a town-garden enthusiast, coreopsis will still have features suitable for your plot. ...

Salix integra 'Flamingo' - Dappled Willow (2894 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.07 2007 on 08:22:06 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title

A Japanese plant with striking white-green-pink foliage. Slender branches are always moving in the breeze. Regular shearing is necessary to maintain leaf variegation. Very popular in Europe and gaining momentum in U.S. Also can be trained into an unusual bonsai specimum. ...

Acer buergeranum - Trident Maple (1079 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.01 2008 on 10:09:22 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Title

Grows to 25 ft. Gets its name from its well-defined three-lobed dark green leaf. A nice yard tree as it is fairly compact with good fall color. Also quite popular as a bonsai. A Japanese native. ...

Desmodium gyrans - Telegraph Plant (805 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.07 2007 on 14:00:45 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Title

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. ...

Viburnum acerifolium - Maple-Leaf Viburnum, Possumhaw, Dockmackie (841 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.05 2007 on 09:24:37 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title

This shrub attracts cardinals, crested fly-catchers, robins, gray-cheeked thrushes, cedar waxwings and more with red fruits that ripen to purple. Cream-colored lace-like bloom clusters appear in summer. Distinctive leaves turn red in fall. Great as a hedge or screen Grows 4-6 tall with a similar spread. Potted plant. Zones 3-8. ...

Epiphyllum ackermannii - Orchid Cactus (1380 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 09:45:08 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Title

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; their leaf-like parts are actually thickened stems or branches. These stems are typically flat but often grow in a triangular shape. Unlike most desert cacti, epiphyllums are not covered with spine ...

Hosta 'Stiletto' - Hosta (740 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.09 2007 on 11:07:30 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

Narrow lance shape foliage, almost grass like with a bright cream edge. A small edger hosta or rockery plant. Interesting undulating leaf formation making it look like its in motion. Ideal for edging a shady border, as a groundcover under trees, or as a patio container plant. Extremely hardy. Prefers partial to full shade, but will tolerate morning sun. Growing in a 3 pot, well rooted and established. Zone: 3-9 ...

Adromischus trigynus - Calico Hearts (705 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 11:10:25 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Title

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 once a week. During the winter water once every two weeks. The Calico Hearts Plant is easily propagated for leaf and stem cuttings. ...

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii' - Boston Ivy (1388 readers)

Contributed by abies 22.10 2007 on 10:56:09 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Title

This variety of Boston ivy has shallow-lobed leaves, creating a jagged appearance. It is an excellent clinging deciduous vine which is most well-known for its amazing autumn foliage colours. Rich and intense hues of scarlet, fiery purplish red, yellow and orange light up with the onset of autumn. After the leaves fall, the dark blue berries remain decorative until they fall. Will tolerate the dust, pollution and exhaust fumes of a city environment very well, making it an ideal choice for a wall ...

Asplenium scolopendrium - hart´s tongue fern (1061 readers)

Contributed by havlis 02.04 2008 on 14:17:55 Topic: Plants / Ferns Match on Title

Hart’s tongue fern is the only hardy fern with entire edge. There are not individual leaflets as on other species but one wide, bright green and glossy leaf. They respond well to fertilizing: the more nutrients – the bigger leaves. ...

Salix integra 'Alba Maculata' - Hakuro Nishi Japanese Dappled Willow (1974 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.08 2007 on 07:53:49 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title