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Cymbopogon citratus - West Indian Lemon Grass (739 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.10 2007 on 09:43:16 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Title and Article's text

Lemon grass ( Cymbopogon citratus ), a native of India, is widely used in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Lemon grass is a perennial, which means once you plant it, the grass comes back year after year. Depending on the area you live in the plant will go dormant in the winter. In harsh climates the plant will need to be potted and wintered indoors. This aromatic herb is used in Caribbean and many types of Asian cooking and has become very popular in the United States. Most of the commercial crops f ...

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Lemon Wave' - Bigleaf Hydrangea (815 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.10 2007 on 10:02:11 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

Lemon Wave A wild psychedelic, variable blend of yellow, cream, white and green variegated foliage. Rivals the best of the variegated Hosta on the market. Mauve flowers . FIRST CHOICE AWARD 99. ...

Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm (399 readers)

Contributed by amazon 29.01 2008 on 12:48:53 Topic: Plants / Herbs and Spices Match on Title and Article's text

Heirloom - Medicinal 18-24 in. Hardy Perennial | Pleasant, lemon-scented leaves make a delightfully tasty tea, said to be calming for children and helpful for stomach upsets. In the 14th century, the French King Charles V drank this tea daily to stay healthy. Best begun in flats indoors and moved to a permanent location when plants are 3- inches tall. Can also be sown directly into prepared garden soil in mid-spring as soon as the soil has warmed. Enrich soil with mature compost and harvest leav ...

Aloysia triphylla - Lemon Verbena (1157 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.10 2007 on 07:34:50 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

Lemon Verbena is a shrub that grows to a height of 2-4 feet in most of the US. In very hot climates it grows much taller. It has a woody trunk and branches with tender stems holding long pointed leaves. Small, pale mauve flowers are produced from summer to autumn. Leaves have a strong lemon fragrance and flavor. ...

Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii' - Erect Sword Fern (615 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! ...

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' - Monterey Cypress (3202 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.10 2007 on 09:50:09 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Article's text

Lemon Scented Goldcrest Cypress Tree (Cupressus macrocarpa Gold Crest) makes an excellent indoor or outdoor tree. It is hardy in zones 7-9 or grow indoors in a cool and sunny window. Keep the tree evenly moist, not wet or dry. You can place the living tree almost anywhere for the holidays. It looks fantastic with miniature ornaments. A great gift for almost anyone or yourself. ...

Conifers for Gardens (603 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:41:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

An Illustrated Encyclopedia | Conifers for Gardens is intended to take away the element of uncertainty when youre choosing a plant that may alter your yard for years to come. Profusely illustrated with more than 1,500 crisp photographs and brimming with concise descriptions of both species and their numerous cultivars, this meticulously researched reference provides information — including size, appearance, hardiness, preferred growing conditions and susceptibility to pests and diseases — for al ...

Fragrant Orchids (576 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 10:09:56 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Guide to Selecting, Growing, and Enjoying | Orchid lovers of all levels will delight in this unique approach to selecting new and exciting varieties of fragrant orchids. More than 100 different orchids are profiled here, with exquisite images of each, and salient details are included for another 355 enticing varieties. Profiles include cultivation information and detailed notes on each fragrance, which can range from elegant and sophisticated to downright pungent, from fruity and spicy to medi ...

Callistemon citrinus - Lemon Bottlebrush (1232 readers)

Contributed by amazon 29.01 2008 on 12:53:37 Topic: Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Match on Title

Upright small tree or large shrub, 6-12 high by 6-8 wide. Leaves are narrow, lance shaped, and leathery, with a distinctly citrus aroma (thus the common name). Bright red, plump, bottle-brush shaped flowers composed mostly of stamens bloom off and on throughout hot weather. Bark is somewhat rough and light brown. ...

THE DAYLILY - A plant for all climates (2919 readers)

Contributed by eurocallis 14.09 2006 on 18:07:11 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

It is not surprising that daylilies have become so popular. They are amongst the most beautiful flowering plants, bloom prolifically over a long period and come in an enormous range of spectacular colours. ...