… with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, leaving younger shoots for future growth. Asparagus is high in vitamin K and many minerals. It needs to be planted in … soil, with careful selection of the site, considering that it will continue to grow for 15 to 20 years. It also makes an attractive perennial, with airy fine-textured foliage. The …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, leaving younger shoots for future growth. Asparagus is high in vitamin K and many minerals. It needs to be planted in … soil, with careful selection of the site, considering that it will continue to grow for 15 to 20 years. It also makes an attractive perennial, with airy fine-textured foliage. The …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. … Society awarded 'Pardon Me' Honorable Mention in1984, Donn Fischer Memorial Cup Award in 1985 for best miniature and Award of Merit in 1987. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… contrasting scarlet red. The leaf margins are more rounded that most. Although primarily grown for its decorative foliage, a spike of delicate pinkish to creamy white flowers appears in early … Darwin Plants, the official trade name of a Dutch company, Witteman and Co, founded in 1865. For the best foliage color grow in partial shade. It works well as a color accent in containers …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… white flowers emerge on dark purple stems increasing the plant height to 18 inches. Suitable for full sun or part shade, in can be used massed in groups as a groundcover, added to containers for color contrast and used in mixed borders. It will attract bees, birds and is resistant to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: Look for this tundra-breeder traveling in a flock of common redpolls or goldfinches and siskins. In …
Type: Birding
… A great container plant for interior or exterior use that needs little care. Long placed in the Agavaceae, the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Chayote squash are native to southern Mexico and cultivated across much of the Tropics for the edible fruit and young stems. Under ideal conditions (high humidity, well drained …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the masses of brilliant blue flowers in rounded masses. Dark green strap-like foliage provides for textural interest when not in bloom. This bulb from South Africa is not hardy outdoors. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… purple black leaves. Plant in full sun, dry soils and provide a companion plant or structure for this species to clamber over. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
