… narrow-leaf zinnia (Z. angustifolia ) and Haage’s zinnia (Z. haageana ), often referred to as the Mexican zinnia—are also precursors of modern-day plants. Over the past two centuries, … garden offering a very long season of bloom. One common name, “Youth and Old Age,” refers to plants that sport young flower buds as well as mature, finished blossoms that retain their … with a height between 8 and 18 inches with a compact, mounding form making it suitable for front of the border and containers. Zinnia haageana (Mexican Zinnia) Zinnia haageana offers …
Type: Plant Info
… larvae hidden in branches. These golden-crowned kinglets seemed fairly tame as they searched for food, giving the observer a chance to see their bright golden heads, and even the red color atop the male's head he flares when … what well-renowned author and scientist Berndt Heinrich discovered when he studied kinglets to see if, as he speculated, they slept in squirrels' nests at night in winter. He found no …
Type: Birding
… forms of kale, ‘Redbor’ grows upright on strong stems. The seed packet may say the plant grows to two feet, but the plants in the Garden’s Crescent towered considerably higher—four feet is not … foliage offers a texture not found in annual or perennial aisles and the leaves will continue to develop throughout summer and well through autumn, when they transition from dark purple to a … not pure muck. Choose a well-drained, full-sun spot and thin the plants as they grow, allowing for the full-body structure they are going to assume. An alternative would be to buy transplants …
Type: Plant Info
… Pink Lightning has light to deep pink plumes on top of mounded dark green foliage. The thick, fluffy panicles are … densely packed flowers which bloom in mid summer. Pink Lightning is a dwarf astilbe, growing to only 16 inches tall. It does well in partial shade to shade and will add a welcome touch of … deer. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… paniculata species of phlox are the most magnificent and there is a huge selection of plants to choose from. Short and sweet is an apt description for this perennial; plant 'Peppermint Twist' in full sun in fertile moist soil where it will grow to 16 inches and produce fragrant flowers resembling pinwheels of alternating pink and white in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Join senior horticulturist Heather Sherwood on our quest to survive the zombie apocalypse! Which everyday foods could help you and your family survive this (highly unlikely) happening? Sort through our “pantry” to come up with a plan to outlast the zombies. Fun facts about fruit, seeds, and the power of … of the hands-on family session. Limit 20. Pre-registration required. This workshop is suitable for ages 8 (with accompanying adult) and up. Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center …
Type: Item Detail
… Little gator aloe ( Aloe 'Jimmy') grows upright to 4 inches tall with bluish-green leaves decorated with rough white bumps and spots. The edges of the leaves are spiked with light green teeth. Hardy outdoors in USDA Zones 9 to 11, this aloe is a low-maintenance, drought- , heat- , and clay-tolerant evergreen succulent that prefers full sun or dappled shade. Grown primarily for its foliage, in mid-winter, little gator aloe is graced with salmon-pink flowers on simple …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… has green foliage with silver undersides instead of artemisia's usual silvery green, grows to heights of 4 to 6 feet. Use it in the back of a sunny perennial bed. Wonderful, creamy white flowers appear in … western China, it is one of the tallest species of artemisia. Unlike its cousins, it is grown for its showy flowers and is a bold standout in the border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and several 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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… created this Moyesii Hybrid shrub rose in 1927. It features fat, light- pink buds that open to semi-double creamy white petals surrounding a boss of yellow stamens. "Nevada" in Spanish translates to "snow" in English. Plant this rose in full sun, in moderately rich, moisture-retentive yet well-drained soil, and provide a location with opportunities for plenty of air movement around the plant to decrease the incidence of foliar diseases like …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
