Herbaceous Perennial

Anemone hupehensis - Japanese Anemone, Japanese Thimbleflower

Erigeron 'Azure Fairy' - Fleabane (648 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.06 2007 on 10:06:09 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Type: Herbaceous perennial, Flowers: Lavender, Comments: Azure Fairy Fleabane blooms from mid-summer into fall. Set the plants 12 inches apart in a sunny area and any well-drained soil. The plant can be used in light, sandy soil. Remove the old flowers as they fade to obtain additional flowering. It also makes a good cut flower. Propagation: Propagate by division in spring or fall. ...

Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii - Tree Peony (1097 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 13:22:02 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

The herbaceous Peony has been cultivated in home gardens for over 600 years. Considering the beauty of the flower and the longevity of the plants, its no wonder why they have long been a perennial favorite. Peony clumps may survive for up to as long as 50 years, so it is advisable to prepare the site very thoroughly before planting. Once they have become established in the garden, they are reasonably free from maintenance and problems. ...

Paeonia tenuifolia - Fern Leaf Peony (706 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 10:11:04 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Passiflora (938 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.04 2007 on 10:33:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Passionflowers of the World | Since they were first described in Europe in the 16th century, passionflowers have held a special fascination among plant collectors for their bold, beautiful, complicated blossoms and delectable passionfruits. Most are perennial climbers, but some are trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, or even annuals, and all lend a dramatic, tropical flavor to any situation. Since they have such a broad range of cultivation requirements, passionflowers can be grown by just about a ...

Herbaceous Perennial Plants (546 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 09:33:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

A Treatise on Their Identification, Culture, and Garden Attributes | Allan Armitage has a well-deserved reputation for serving up solid information with precision and humor. Now based in Georgia, Armitage began his gardening career in Montreal. Thus, he knows a lot about what happens to plants in both Northern and Southern gardens. He shares his experience and experiments with great good will, offering a depth and breadth of information that is rarely surpassed. Armitages take on hundreds of har ...

Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials and Half-Hardy Perennials (793 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.04 2007 on 10:39:33 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Annuals are experiencing a resurgence as todays gardeners demand a wider variety of options. No longer confined to monotone bedding plants, dozens of unusual annuals are now available at garden centers in colors and forms far removed from the classic annual bed of pink petunias or red geraniums. ...