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Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Seiryu' - Seiryu Japanese Maple

Sauromatum venosum - Voodoo Lily (663 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.09 2008 on 08:19:31 Topic: Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Match on Article's text

Sauromatum venosum - India Voodoo Lily A very unusual, shade loving plant that produces a tubular shaped, purplish green flower with dark purple markings which surround a blackish purple central spike, making the spike look like it has been provided its own vase. Following the bloom of the flowers, large 2-3, finger-like, lovely green leaves emerge on 2 purple mottled and speckled stems, providing an umbrella for its roots. ...

Dasylirion wheeleri - Desert Spoon (903 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.09 2007 on 07:36:58 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's text

Dasylirion wheeleri - Sotol or Huge Desert Spoon Ribbon-like leaves to 3 ft. edged with hooked thorns. Creamy white flowers in May & June on a spike that can grow to 12 ft. & looks wonderful all season. Pulling off leaves at the base gives you the desert spoon. ...

Veronica spicta - Spike Speedwell (811 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 09:48:13 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title

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. ...

Xanthorrhoea australis - Austral Grass-tree (726 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.09 2007 on 10:07:50 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Australian native known for its thick black trunk to 5 which is topped by a 3 high fountain of grass-like leaves which in turn produce an erect 5 flower spike. Requires constant warmth and full sun. Arid - sub tropic. The Aborigines called these plants Black Boys because after a wild fire, the bottom leaves burn away revealing a singed black trunk with long green reed-like leaves extending from the top of the trunk giving the appearance of black figures. Frost tolerant. ...

The Genus Arisaema (934 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 09:50:35 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Arisaema is a large genus within the Arum family, consisting of about 200 species, subspecies, and varieties distributed widely around the globe. They are remarkable for their exotic-looking inflorescences-which inspired the common name of cobra lily-and for the fact that they can change sex from year to year. The Genus Arisaema (2002) was the first comprehensive study of the genus since 1920, and indeed the first ever in the English language. ...

Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' - Bear's Breeches (986 readers)

Contributed by amazon 17.07 2008 on 10:40:58 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Acanthus mollis Tasmanian Angel: Large, Handsome Leaves Sport Gold in Spring, White in Summer A stylish new look for the classic favorite Bears Breeches , Tasmanian Angel begins spring with new leaves of dark blue-green edged and freckled in gold. As the weather warms, the gold turns to yellow, then ivory, and finally pure white, all the while calling attention to these large, deeply lobed leaves. ...

Acanthus mollis - Bear's Breeches (2753 readers)

Contributed by amazon 22.05 2007 on 09:21:46 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Dark green, very ornamental large leaves on an herbaceous, semi-hardy plant that grows about 3 tall and upright, with slightly less spread than height. Leaves can be quite large, with deep cuts, although theres quite a bit of difference among individual leaves. In summer, makes creamy white to slightly pink or purplish flowers on dramatically tall, erect stalks above foliage, although the plants main drama is its foliage. Location ...

Tillandsia cyanea 'Pink Quill' - Air Plant (1146 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 08:46:34 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text

Lava rock from the Big Island of Hawaii is hand selected to provide a home for your Pink Quill Tillandsia plant. These exotic plants thrive on their rock homes and make excellent house, dormitory or office plants! ...