Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' - Two-row Stonecrop Plants / Perennials 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. … Contributed by amazon 20.06. 2007 09:44:20 (44757 readers) | |
Scadoxus multiflorus - African Blood Lily Plants / Bulbs Very unique and plant originating from India. Large ball shaped red flowers on strong stems with clusters of thick, fleshy leaves. Ideal as a container plant, kept in sun or partial shade, and treated the same as an Amaryllis. Thrives in moist areas such as ponds. Not cold hardy. Hardy in Zone: 9 & … Contributed by amazon 22.06. 2007 11:08:28 (19413 readers) | |
Cypripedium acaule - Stemless Lady's Slipper Plants / Perennials Pink Lady Slipper Orchids grow best in an acid soil, high in organic matter. However, in some areas they can be found growing in sandy soils. It is advisable to purchase a soil pH tester or kit to make sure the pH is between 3.5 and 5.0 before planting the pips. … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 18:51:17 (17186 readers) | |
Terraces, Balconies, Roof Gardens & Patios Other / Books Terraces, Balconies, Roof Gardens & Patios See the beauty of outdoor spaces that can be created in your own home. … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2016 13:50:56 (16832 readers) | |
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Forever Pink' - Bigleaf Hydrangea, Mophead Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Family: Hydrangaceae ; (Hydran-gea: Greek for water-vessel, from shape of capsules) ; Hydrangea is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines, shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding ornamental features. … Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 10:30:30 (16744 readers) | |
Clerodendrum thomsoniae - Bleeding Heart Vine Plants / Climber Plants The Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is an attractive bushy, tropical looking twining vine. Glossy dark green leaves are from 5 to 7 inches long (18 cm). It is hardy in zones 10 and 11 and in cooler areas should be grown outdoors in the summer and brought indoors during the winter. Prefers … Contributed by amazon 03.07. 2007 09:48:02 (13340 readers) | |
Designing California Native Gardens Other / Books The Plant Community Approach to Artful, Ecological Gardens | Inspirational, practical, and easy to use, this book was created with the aim of conveying the awesome diversity and beauty of California s native plants and demonstrating how they can be brought into ecologically sound, attractive, workable, … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 10:10:38 (17378 readers) | |
Mammilliaria plumosa - Feather Cactus Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses The Feather Cactus (Mammilliaria plumosa) is native to Mexico. It is hardy in zones 9-10. In cooler regions grow as a house plant. Provide full sun and water only when dry. It gets it s name from it s feathery looking spines. The whitish-yellow flowers have a strong aroma. This cactus is very easy to … Contributed by amazon 11.07. 2007 12:19:19 (33453 readers) | |
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Allium tuberosum - Garlic Chives Plants / Perennials Popular in 16th century European gardens for flavoring soups and salads, both the leaves and the 1.5 white flowers add spicy flavor to cooking and they have been known to be used in Chinese medicine for kidneys, lower back and knees. Direct seed in cool soil during early spring in permanent location … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 09:25:15 (16685 readers) | |
Sarracenia 'Dana's Delight' - Dana's Delight Pitcher Plant Plants / Perennials The Pitcher Plant is definitely the easiest of all the carnivorous plants to grow and is excellent for beginners. Dana s Delight features a hood with pink tones and red veins on white. … Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 08:17:14 (28743 readers) | |
Mentha pulegium - English Pennyroyal Plants / Perennials Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium Rare - Heirloom - Medicinal 6-12 In. Hardy Perennial Strongly aromatic with a menthol-mint aroma. A hardy ground cover used since early Greek times as an insect repellant. Tiny pale-purple flowers bloom from July to August. Zones 5-9. … Contributed by amazon 10.09. 2007 18:47:22 (22096 readers) | |
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Masja' - Bigleaf Hydrangea Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Masja Bigleaf Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla Masja | Family: Hydrangaceae | (Hydran-gea: Greek for water-vessel, from shape of capsules) | Hydrangea is a fascinating genus of plants with remarkable diversity. It includes vines, shrubs, trees and semi-herbaceous plants, many with outstanding ornamental … Contributed by amazon 25.11. 2007 11:46:48 (25100 readers) | |
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The Garden Succulents Primer Other / Books Succulents and rock garden plants have become popular for their ease of cultivation, diversity of form, and striking colors. Their natural drought tolerance makes them especially useful for gardens in arid climates and water-conserving gardens. … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2008 09:14:12 (14142 readers) | |
Lithops - Living Stone Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Lithops,(commonly called flowering stones or living stones ) are true mimicry plants: their shape, size and color causes them to resemble small stones in their natural surroundings. The plants blend in among the stones as a means of protection. Grazing animals which would otherwise eat them during periods … Contributed by amazon 06.06. 2007 09:10:10 (20624 readers) | |
Sedum lineare 'Variegatum' - Carpet Sedum Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses The Creme & Green Carpet Sedum, Sedum lineare variegatum, is an extremely hardy succulent type plant. It can be grown outside year round in zones 9 & 10. In cooler regions it makes an excellent house plant in a full sun to partial sun window. It grows about 6 tall and cascades down. Water when … Contributed by amazon 09.07. 2007 10:15:05 (30258 readers) | |
Plants for Tropical Landscapes Other / Books A Gardener s Guide | Plants for Tropical Landscapes will help you select and group plants to create a successful tropical garden tailored to your needs and tastes. Gardeners and landscapers will find this treasury of more than 500 common plants easy to use and one of the most comprehensive guides available … Contributed by amazon 07.05. 2007 11:49:45 (16928 readers) | |
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Cyperus percamenthus - Dwarf Giant Papyrus Plants / Perennials Long on beauty and history, papyrus has been known and used by Man for millennia. Soft green clouds of papyrus lined the Nile River during the time of the pharaohs. The infant Moses was found among the bulrushes. Ancient Egyptians kept records of their pyramid building activities on papyrus sheets, from … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:26:18 (25823 readers) | |
