august

Calycanthus floridus - sweetshrub,strawberry shrub, pinneapple shrub (1222 readers)

Contributed by havlis 22.03 2008 on 17:09:31 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

This easy to grow shrub has many names and all of them say something about the beautiful scent of the flowers: sweetshrub, strawberry shrub, or even pineapple shrub. That’s because of the deliciously scented flowers which smell like a blend of strawberry jam and apple juice. ...

Gladiolus 'Can-Can' - Gladiolia (779 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 11:27:31 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Can-Can: Light yellow with a rose edge. Prized for large bouquets, stately gladioli (yes, thats the accepted plural form, and much more graceful than the alternatives) offer an enormous color range, including the most delicate pastels, bold hues and almost unimaginable bi-colors. Their sword-like foliage and tall impressive flower spikes, make striking accents in the mixed flower border. For best garden effect, plant in groups of six or more of a single color. Or grow dozens of them in a bed res ...

Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' - Two-row Stonecrop (1172 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.06 2007 on 09:44:20 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

One of the easiest ground covers to grow. Easy to maintain and needs little water. Does great in poor soil. Bronze-green foliage produces intense red flowers. Bloom June through August. Plant in full sun, 12 inches apart. Grows only 3 to 6 inches tall. Hardy in zones 3-9. ...

Corydalis quantmeyerana - Chocolate Star Plant (994 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.07 2007 on 09:53:30 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

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. ...

Iris ensata 'August Emperor' - Japanese Water Iris (2068 readers)

Contributed by amazon 23.05 2007 on 08:08:20 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Title

The last of the Irises to bloom and, oh, what a finale! These large showy Irises put on a breath-taking display with exotic flowers and blue-green, sword-like foliage. The centre of attention in early summer! Royal purple flowers with handsome blue-toned edges and golden highlights. An elegant key-note plant in the border or cut-flower display. ...

Neomarica Caerulea ‘Regina’ - Blue Walking Iris (1363 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.07 2007 on 11:42:55 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

The Blue Walking Iris is native to Brazil. It grows well in the ground or in pots. It is hardy in zone 10 and elsewhere should be grown as a houseplant or patio plant. Bright filtered light is prefered, but it will also grow in shade. Water when on the dry side. The flowering season is from February to August. They have a delicous light fragrance. ...

Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Bouquet' - Obedient Plant, False Dragonhead (1987 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.06 2007 on 09:39:54 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

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 pushed to one side it stays in that position. It is a very hardy and easy to grow perennial. ...

Veronica spicta - Spike Speedwell (751 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 09:48:13 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Veronica Spicata Blue (Cats tails) Perennial Free flowering plants of great value in the perennial garden. Blooms June August. Nice cut flower. Will attract butterflies, hummingbirds and songbirds all season. Grows 18-24 tall in average soil and full sun to partial shade. ...

Veronica longifolia 'Lilac Fantasy' - Speedwell (1309 readers)

Contributed by amazon 21.01 2008 on 08:13:35 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Perennial Free flowering plants of great value in the perennial garden. Blooms June thru August. Nice cut flower. Will attract butterflies, hummingbirds and songbirds all season. Features glossy green foliage with strong, lilac color flower spikes. Well-branching habit, makes a tidy and attractive container or bedding plant. Very healthy and disease free. ...

Cortaderia fulvida - Toetoe (852 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 09:16:16 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

Huge rounded mound of broad arching leaves with golden-bronze arching plumes in summer. Grows 7 feet tall. The Golden Plume Pampas Grass has a finer foliage than the Pink and White Pampas Grasses, and is earlier flowering (July into August). ...

Hosta 'Ginko Craig' - Hosta (636 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.09 2007 on 11:02:41 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Narrow, lance-shaped, grass-green, with neat, white-edged margins. Clump forming. Prolific, funnel-shaped, violet-orchid, striped flowers in July-August on 18 wiry stems. Easy care plant multiplies rapidly. 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 4 pot, well rooted and established. ...

Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double' - Yunnan Meadow Rue (722 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.09 2007 on 05:04:07 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Long-lasting double pinkish lavender flowers Sun to partial shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Does not like excessively hot summers. Excellent plant for the perennial border or woodland gardens. Cut flowers similar to Gypsophila. Growing in a 4 pot. ...

Bletilla striata - Hyacinth Orchid (868 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.02 2008 on 10:34:41 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

The Lavender Japanese Hyacinth Orchid is the ideal orchid to grow in the home. Each flower is a wonder of nature. Produces 6 or more exotic miniature orchid like flowers resembling the lovely Cattleya Orchid. It grows about 10-12 inches tall and is very easy to grow on a sunny windowsill. ...

Prunus domestica 'Reine Claude Dorée' - plum tree (1188 readers)

Contributed by havlis 08.03 2008 on 10:54:27 Topic: Plants / Fruit woods Match on Article's text

Reine Claude Dorée is a French variety of sweet plum with large, round fruit of green to greeny-yellow fruit of delicious, sweet and juicy taste. It ripens at the end of August. ...

Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' - Chameleon Houttuynia (758 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 08:26:30 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Dense ground cover with colorful leaves. The more sun it gets the brighter the color. In the fall the foliage is outstanding. Diminitive white flowers in June-August. Very hardy and spreads with increased beauty for years. Weve selected these outstanding perennials to help you solve your landscaping problems. All are easy to grow in just about any location. Yes, even dry, sun-baked banks or shady, moist spots that need color. Once established, these low-care, hardy perennials will provide years ...

Iris 'Immortality' - Tall Bearded Iris (598 readers)

Contributed by amazon 24.09 2007 on 09:25:43 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Match on Article's text

Reblooming German Iris Immortality - Well-named in that IMMORTALITYS reblooming ability is consistent throughout the country. Vigorous in growth habit sending up multiple stalks of soft white flowers in spring and again summer through fall. ...

Heuchera x villosa 'Citronelle' - Coral Bells (550 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.08 2008 on 11:24:51 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Family: Saxifragaceae Origin: Hybrid origin. Bright lime yellow-green foliage. Cream flowers. Exceptionally strong grower for this coloring. Sun to partial shade and well-drained, alkaline, organic soil. Excellent plants for the front of the perennial border or among trees and shrubs. Growing in 4 pot. ...

Hosta 'Cherry Berry' - Hosta (718 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.07 2007 on 09:28:59 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

A 1991 Lachman hosta, Cherry Berry forms a clump 14 1/2 x 10 high with 18 scapes. A leaf is 6 x 2 1/2; the central white area is surrounded with dark green which bleeds back into the center, establishing a lighter green bridge between the two areas. ...

Cyclanthera pedata - Achocha (2786 readers)

Contributed by amazon 21.10 2007 on 11:36:16 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Achocha (Ladys Slipper) | Vigorous climber producing small edible pods like okra. The small fruits have a tender, crunchy white flesh with a beany, cucumber flavor. Nice in salads or for stir fries. They can also be made into novelty pickles. Pick fruits young, when still green. ...

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Harmony' - oakleaf hydrangea (562 readers)

Contributed by havlis 17.05 2008 on 13:09:09 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Oakleaf hydrangea comes from southeastern USA. It is an attractive mound-forming shrub with oak-like, deeply cut leaves of bright green colour turning purple-bronze in autumn. The flowers of Harmony variety appear at the beginning of summer. They come out in heavy panicles of pure white, double flowers that get so heavy when mature that they droop. Hydrangeas like moist (not wet), slightly acidic soil. This variety can stand in full sun if enough moisture is provided. ...