Ricinus communis 'Zanzibarensis' - Castor Bean Plants / Other 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 isn t a true bean, but a Spurge), which typically bear attractive markings in various colours. The plant is native … Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 07:52:20 (39442 readers) | |
Thymus serpyllum - Mother of Thyme Plants / Perennials Fragrance, Color, and Beauty -- This Ground Cover Has it All! A perennial Thyme for use between paving-stones or as an edging! Mother of Thyme is an ideal choice for planting between walkway stones or bricks and used as a groundcover. Like other thymes, the leaves are highly fragrant; great to inhale … Contributed by amazon 20.06. 2007 09:24:54 (19782 readers) | |
Sauromatum venosum - Voodoo Lily Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants 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 … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2008 08:19:31 (46386 readers) | |
Buddleia davidii - Peacock Butterfly Bush Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Finally, colorful buddleia varieties that wont crowd their neighbors! Roughly a third the size of other butterfly bush varieties, the English Butterfly SeriesTM plants are extra bushy and loaded with colorful flowers. … Contributed by amazon 16.05. 2007 09:25:50 (25556 readers) | |
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Doug Welsh's Texas Garden Almanac (Month-by-Month Guide) Other / Books Think of Doug Welsh s Texas Garden Almanac as a giant monthly calendar for the entire state--a practical, information-packed, month-by-month guide for gardeners and yardeners. This book provides everything you need to know about flowers and garden design; trees, shrubs, and vines; lawns; vegetable, herb, … Contributed by amazon 21.01. 2008 08:36:33 (19784 readers) | |
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Harmony' - oakleaf hydrangea Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Oakleaf hydrangea comes from southeastern USA. It is an attractive mound-forming shrub with oak-like, deeply cut leaves of bright green colour turning purple-bronze in autumn. The flowers of Harmony variety appear at the beginning of summer. They come out in heavy panicles of pure white, double flowers … Contributed by havlis 17.05. 2008 13:09:09 (31241 readers) | |
Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' - American Water Iris Plants / Bulbs Suitable for small pools, growing up to 2 ft. and happy in up to 4 in of water. A beautiful iris, having vivid magenta coloured flowers, marked with white. The foliage is also an added benefit as it provides a vertical interest over a long period and is suited to both formal and informal settings. They … Contributed by amazon 13.10. 2007 10:26:37 (17990 readers) | |
Anemone hupehensis - Japanese Anemone, Japanese Thimbleflower Plants / Perennials Handsome lobed floiage with flowers held well above. The long blooming branching stems of poppy-like 2-3 flowers are great for cutting. Likes a semi-shade to shade moist area. perennial in zones 4-9 … Contributed by amazon 02.06. 2007 18:44:46 (16855 readers) | |
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Potentilla nepalensis 'Emilie' - Cinquefoil Plants / Perennials Double mahogany red with yellow blotches. Large leaves. Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. Does not like extremes of heat or cold. Very useful in the rock garden or for ground cover in the perennial border. … Contributed by amazon 18.07. 2007 09:29:03 (12711 readers) | |
Coreopsis 'Limerock Passion'® - thread leaf coreopsis Plants / Perennials Thread leaf coreopsis is a wonderful, maintenance-free perennial which shines its way through any garden with rich-coloured flowers all summer long. You can have a country garden or be a town-garden enthusiast, coreopsis will still have features suitable for your plot. … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 07:23:34 (49296 readers) | |
Iris versicolor - Harlequin Blue Flag Iris Plants / Bulbs Suitable for small pools, growing up to 2 ft. and happy in up to 4 in of water. A beautiful iris, having true blue coloured flowers, marked with white. The foliage is also an added benefit as it provides a vertical interest over a long period and is suited to both formal and informal settings. They are … Contributed by amazon 12.09. 2007 11:02:18 (17829 readers) | |
Quercus agrifolia - Coast Live Oak Plants / Deciduous Trees Beautiful boldly spreading branches form an attractive rounded head with holly like dark green leaves. Interesting rough, dark gray bark. An excellent selection for a shade tree. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate grower to 50 to 70 feet tall with wider spread. … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 22:01:09 (15119 readers) | |
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Garden Design Bible Other / Books Do you dream of transforming your back garden into a romantic retreat? Would you like to make a modern-day Utopia on your balcony? Is your ideal outdoor space a minimalist design with easy-to-care-for plants or a family garden with room to grow culinary herbs? … Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2016 07:18:17 (15708 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Coreopsis 'Ruby Port' - ticksead, thread-leaf coreopsis Plants / Perennials Thread leaf coreopsis is a wonderful, maintenance-free perennial which shines its way through any garden with rich-coloured flowers all summer long. You can have a country garden or be a town-garden enthusiast, coreopsis will still have features suitable for your plot. … Contributed by havlis 01.09. 2016 21:03:46 (12709 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Echeveria - Blue Mexican Rose Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Echeverias are succulent type plants (similar to cactus) that are extremely easy to grow. Like cactus they prefer sun and a thorough watering when dry. The flowers are spectacular. They are native to Mexico and make easy to grow house plants. … Contributed by amazon 04.07. 2007 10:24:39 (34268 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Festuca cinerea - Blue Fescue Plants / Grass, Grasses Striking ornamental forms grassy, tuft-like clumps 8 across, 8-12 high. Powder Blue Festuca s foliage accents paths, rock gardens, beds and needs watering only during drought. Attractive white plumes appear in midsummer. Hardy plants multiply rapidly. Plant 8 apart. Shipped in 3 pot. Deer tend to avoid. … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 08:16:29 (47939 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Papaver somniferum 'Hens and Chickens' - Opium Poppy Plants / Annuals The Hens and Chickens Poppy has large, lilac flowers followed by seedpods that are arranged as a large pod surrounded by several small pods like a mother hen & her chicks. Extremely decorative, they are in much demand for dried flower arrangements. … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2007 04:58:18 (29209 readers) Match on Article's text | |
