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Clematis chiisanensis 'Korean Beauty' - Clematis

Gelsemium sempervirens - Yellow Jessamine, Carolina Yellow Jasmine

Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia' - Creeping Fig (1668 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.12 2007 on 09:41:43 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Title and Article's text

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. ...

Juniperus horizontalis 'Andorra Variegata' - creeping juniper (968 readers)

Contributed by havlis 02.04 2008 on 14:28:31 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Title and Article's text

Creeping juniper is a useful and maintenance-free shrub, popular with landscapers. They are so easy to grow and need very little care. This variety has creamy-yellow varigated leaves. The branches grow upright and slightly droop at the edge of the shrub. The green branches turn violet-blue in winter. It is compact, medium to slow growing. ...

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var.repens - creeping blueblossom (1140 readers)

Contributed by havlis 08.03 2008 on 10:49:46 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

Creeping blueblossom (Californian lilac) is a beautiful, true blue flowering mounding shrub. It grows about 0.5m tall and spreads 1-2m wide. New branches are soft and drooping. Flowers are dense panicles of tiny, sky blue blossoms and appear in warmer days of late spring. ...

Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii' - Erect Sword Fern (566 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.01 2008 on 09:09:05 Topic: Plants / Ferns Match on Article's text

This great little fern does well in a wide range of conditions but best of all is that it is compact in size and is one of the few ferns that fairs well with neglect and does extremely well in wet habitats. It stays under 12 tall and sends creeping runners which sprout new plantlets. When it is actively growing it has a very subtle, but clear lemon scent. It is an excellent house plant! ...

Gypsophila repens 'Rosea' - Creeping Baby's Breath (740 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.06 2007 on 09:34:38 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

A delightful plant for cascading down rock gardens, walls and dry banks, its greyish leaves are covered by a froth of small pink flowers in summer. It is happy in sandy or stony soils, but does best in deep well-drained soil. Plant in full sun, 12 inches apart. Grows only 6 tall. A very hardy perennial! Hardy in zones: 4-9 ...

Lotus corniculatus 'Golden Bird' - Bird's Foot Trefoil (481 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.08 2007 on 08:13:23 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Dense silver threadlike foliage, cascading golden flowers. Can be grown in a pot or hanging basket. When planted in the ground, forms creeping mats in the garden or meadow. The buds are golden, and the seed pods are black. Best for trouble spots with poor soil. Blooms most of the summer. Color: Yellow with orange and brown Height: 12-24 inches Type: Perennial Sun: Full sun Soil: Dry Hardy in zones 3-9 ...

Many uses for groundcovers (5) - Deciduous shrubs (677 readers)

Contributed by pph 11.04 2007 on 20:47:30 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Cornus canadensis Cornus canadensis is a creeping species that does not exceed 20 cm. in height. Its leaves display an exceptionally beautiful shape and are bright green in colour. Like almost all members of this genus, the slightly arched veins in its leaves are easily visible. ...

Herniaria glabra - Green Carpet (782 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:24:24 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

This lovely bright green creeper spreads effortlessly in all directions filling up to two feet per plant. A fairly flat plant of about two inches, it has one long tap root (as opposed to many surface roots like a Creeping Thyme) which helps with water conservation. It likes full sun but it can take partial shade. Related to Carnations and Dianthus. Foliage turns red during winter for great winter interest. Tiny white star flowers in summer. Perfect for walkways, rock garden paths or as a lawn su ...

Convallaria majalis - Lily of the Valley (467 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.11 2007 on 13:01:54 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Uses: Groundcover, Fragrance, Cutting Bed; Propagation: Division, Seeds; Habit: Creeping; Light: Part Shade, Full Shade; Flower Color: White; Blooms: Spring; Width: 1 ft.; Height: 1 ft.; Fertility: Rich; Soil: Neutral, Moist; Zone: 3 - 8 ...

Rosmarinus officinalis - Rosemary (409 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.11 2007 on 09:58:06 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated widely elsewhere. There are many varieties of Rosemary, each has its own unique wonderful aroma and appearance, but practically the same medicinal and culinary purposes. ...

Many uses for groundcovers (1) (990 readers)

Contributed by pph 11.04 2007 on 20:26:16 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text

Groundcovers are low-growing plants that form a sod as they develop in a horizontal direction. Some varieties are evergreen and some are even reasonably tolerant of being walked on. An advantage of using groundcovers is that their closely-knit carpet of leaves gives weeds down. ...

Polemonium reptans 'Blue Pearl' - Creeping Jacob's Ladder, Greek Valerian (1115 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.06 2007 on 11:29:07 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

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. ...

The Jade Garden (560 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:30:51 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

New and Notable Plants from Asia | The Jade Garden is an authoritative guide to 130 of the most fascinating yet little-known ornamental trees, shrubs, and perennials from the green mantle of Asia. Based on detailed research and observation at one of the largest and oldest collections of Asian plants in North America, the subjects of this book were chosen for their superior garden qualities, their rarity in everyday horticulture, and their commercial availability. From an extraordinary, nearly bl ...

Many uses for groundcovers (2) - Evergreen perennials (2922 readers)

Contributed by pph 11.04 2007 on 20:29:17 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Vinca minor, Pachysandra terminalis, Acaena, Waldsteinia ternata, Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’, Stachys byzantina ‘Primrose Heron’ Vinca minor An outstanding evergreen groundcover that is completely winter hardy. Vinca will thrive in shaded locations where a lawn cannot grow. Vinca minor produces small narrow leaves and small blue flowers and reaches a height of about 20 cm. There are also cultivars with white flowers (‘Alba’), purple flowers (‘Atropurpurea’) with silver and green variegated ...