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Waterlilies and Lotuses (713 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.04 2007 on 12:05:32 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Species, Cultivars, and New Hybrids | In this fully updated work, Perry Slocum describes nearly 500 species and cultivars of the crowning jewels of water gardens, the waterlilies and lotuses. This book includes more than 130 of the best new hybrids introduced since the landmark Water Gardening: Water Lilies and Lotuses by Perry Slocum and Peter Robinson was published. All species and the major cultivars, including day- and night-blooming tropical and hardy waterlilies and lotuses, are described ...

Hebes (1031 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:44:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Guide to Species, Hybrids and Allied Genera | The genus Hebe is a treasure trove of more than 100 species and subspecies of medium-sized to dwarf evergreen shrubs with outstanding ornamental features, both of flower and leaf. Native to New Zealand, these plants are grown in Australia, the western United States, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe. ...

Actinidia chinensis - Kiwi Fruit (863 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.09 2007 on 18:38:59 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

The Hardy Kiwi, are native to the mountains and hills of southwestern China where they grow wild in trees and on bushes. The Hardy Kiwi was introduced to the United Kingdom, Europe, United States, and New Zealand between 1900 to 1910 from China. Commercial plantings were made in New Zealand about 1930 and have become widespread over the last 20-30 years. ...

Acer rubrum - Red Maple, Scarlet Maple (1158 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.05 2007 on 08:58:17 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

Grows to 100 ft. Dense foliage, profuse small red flowers in April. Native to eastern United States. More cold hardy than Acer platanoides (Norway maple) and faster growing. Brilliant scarlet fall color. ...

Cymbopogon citratus - West Indian Lemon Grass (831 readers)

Contributed by amazon 25.10 2007 on 09:43:16 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on 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 ...

Hesperis matronalis - Dame's Rocket (680 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.07 2007 on 13:54:55 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Dames rocket is a garden plant that was introduced from Europe in colonial times. It now grows wild across much of the United States. Dames rocket is sometimes confused with phlox, but note that its flowers have four petals, while phloxes all have five-petalled flowers. ...

Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Tree (1150 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.05 2007 on 09:42:27 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

Native to eatern United States. Fast growth to 60 to 80 feet with eventual spread to 30 feet. Forms large pyramidal crown. Good large shade, lawn, or roadside tree. Gives spectacular show of yellow fall color. In warm season, displays handsome tulip-shaped greenish-yellow and orange flowers. Deciduous. Full sun. Provide ample summer water. Hardy to -20 to -10°F. ...

Picea pungens - Colorado Blue Spruce (1678 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.05 2007 on 10:27:45 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Article's text

One of the advantages of the Colorado Blue Spruce is its large hardiness area. This coniferous tree, which is characterized by its gray-blue needle-like leaves, will thrive in every part of the contiguous United States. And it makes an excellent landscape accent, as it is a very full tree and can block unpleasant sights like road traffic. ...

Geranium maculatum 'Elizabeth Ann' - wild geranium (836 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.07 2007 on 11:56:27 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Hardy Geranium maculatum Elizabeth Ann Family: Geraniaceae Origin: The species is native to the United States. A compact mound of dark, coffee colored foliage is covered in light-pink flowers for several weeks in summer. Very unusual foliage color for this species. Geraniums are trouble free plants. They prefer sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. This species needs shade and moisture during hot-summers. The perennial border, alongside streams or in the wildgarden. ...

Darmera peltata - Umbrella Plant (688 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.09 2007 on 10:47:17 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Hardy Umbrella Plant - Darmera peltata Family: Saxifragaceae Origin: The species is native to western United States. Large, rounded clusters of red-centered, blush-white flowers rise on thick stalks before the clumped growth of massive (18 across), orbicular, lobed foliage emerges. ...

Helleborus orientalis 'Pink Lady' - Lenten Rose (843 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 09:07:23 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

This plant has been in cultivation since the Middle Ages and is a welcome sight after Christmas. Plants are hardy in zones 4 through 9 and are 8-12 inches high. They are very easy to grow and virtually trouble free! They make a great, shade groundcover! ...

Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge' - Bright Edge Adam's Needle (1373 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 14:41:35 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

An exotic-looking tuft of sword-shaped leaves, striped with yellow centers and green edges. Tall panicles hung with white bell-shaped flowers, sprout high above the plant in summer. ...

Tropical Garden Design (682 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.05 2007 on 11:47:06 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Made Wijaya, landscape designer to such high-profile gardens as those of rock icon David Bowie and the United States Ambassador in Jakarta, shares his brilliant garden designs and offers advice for both novice gardeners and professionals on creating similar results in their own backyards. Exploring Wijayas many gardens, including water gardes, Balinese gardens, paths and paving, floating pavilions, courtyards, roof gardens, ad more, the designer reveals his expert techniques and practical tips f ...

Helleborus orientalis 'Yellow Lady' - Lenten Rose (698 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 09:03:52 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Hellebores, also known as Lenten or Christmas Roses, are unusual perennial plants in that they bloom in late winter. They are one of the first perennials to bloom. The leathery leaves are evergreen and the single flowers are about 3 across. The flowering period can be up to 3 months. Hellebores prefer rich, moist soil and part to full shade. They can be grown in virtually every state in the United States. ...

Polygonum Orientale - Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate (905 readers)

Contributed by amazon 13.10 2007 on 10:38:59 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Article's text

First grown in the United States by Thomas Jefferson, Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate is a spectacular, old-fashioned cottage garden favorite. Fast growing, the thick, sturdy stems rise to 5Â and bear flamboyant, arching, pendulous bright pink, bead like, flower clusters 3-4 long. Lush, heart-shaped leaves are very pretty. Makes an excellent cut flower too. Rich soil is best. 5-10 ft. Hardy Annual/Reseeding. Make an excellent sumer hedge. Lures beneficial pollinators such as bees, wasps and flies. ...

Trees Of The Pacific Northwest (520 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 09:21:08 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

For wilderness travelers and backyard naturalists alike, the sheer number and variety of North American trees can make identification a daunting task. For those who have struggled to distinguish the Pacific Yew from the Redwood or the Quaking Aspen from the Fremont Cottonwood comes Trees of the U.S., a user-friendly series of field guides. Ingeniously organized to allow for easy reference, each book in the series offers complete coverage of a given region of the United States and includes detail ...

Quercus rubra - Northern Red Oak (1031 readers)

Contributed by amazon 17.05 2007 on 22:05:42 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

Native to the Eastern United States, the Northern Red Oak is the ideal tree for parks and large lawns. It has broad, spreading branches and makes a large, open shade area. The leaves, which are a rich green during growing season, will turn to rich browns and reds in the fall before they fall off. The root system of the Northern Red Oak grows deep in the ground, so any gardening you do under or around the tree will not be disturbed. ...

Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada (627 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.04 2007 on 10:26:51 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

In this greatly expanded and revised edition of his classic treatment, Donald Schnell examines in detail the 45 species and numerous hybrids of carnivorous plants that grow in the U.S. and Canada. ...

Ricinus communis 'Zanzibarensis' - Castor Bean (691 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.08 2007 on 07:52:20 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text

THE CASTOR BEAN is a shrub-like plant with large, long-stemmed leaves that are lobed like fingers. Its spiny, clustered seed pods contain white, bean-like seeds (Botanically speaking, it isnt a true bean, but a Spurge), which typically bear attractive markings in various colours. The plant is native to tropical Africa, but it is grown commercially in California and has become naturalized throughout the southern United States. In northern areas, it is often cultivated, in the warmer months, as an ...

Camellias (514 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.01 2008 on 10:29:31 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The Gardeners Encyclopedia | For decades, large swathes of the United States and Europe believed camellias to be altogther too tender for garden use, their exquisite blooms in pure colors giving the impression that they were too rarified and delicate to tangle with. Today, few gardens are without their share of camellias. ...