… spotted with light green and yellow spots near the central cup on this bromeliad that thrives in direct sunlight, heat, and high humidity. Use distilled or rainwater to when replenishing the water in the cup to avoid leaf burn due to chlorine and fluoride. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tree grows to a height of about 30 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. In April and May it produces showy, fragrant, white blooms. These give way in the summer to purple, red, and black plums that attract birds. This is a good shade tree. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Golden mockorange bears sprays of scented white flowers in late spring and early summer. The flowers have four petals and golden anthers. This bush grows to about 8 feet in height and width with an open upright habit making it suitable for screens and as a backdrop …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large soft pink berries are produced in tight clusters near the tips of the branches on this small deciduous shrub. Tolerant of light conditions, it thrives towards the edges of wooded areas in well drained soils. The fruit persist well into winter, providing two seasons of interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Spikes of bright red flowers in fall contrast with the yellow-and-green variegated foliage on this nonhardy perennial. Insect pollinators and hummingbirds are strongly attracted to the flowers. Plant this salvia in a sunny location for best coloration of the variegated leaves. It's insect and pest resistant. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… grown for the large exotic umbrella shaped leaves consisting of multiple leaflets. Grows well in bright light, high humidity, well drained, moisture retentive soils and warm temperatures. Prone to spider mites in low humidity situations - mist with dilute dish soap to control. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pinkish to red flowers occasionally appear in summer but the real attraction of this species are the plump light blue green leaves that tightly cover the pendulous stems, earning it the common name of burros tail. Grow in full sun and don't overwater for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… cultivar that matures to a 10-15’ tall pyramid. Its rich dark green foliage does not yellow in winter. It prefers moist, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. It is not fussy about soil pH but is intolerant of dry conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… feature a golden throat to contrast with the petals on this tropical shrub. It grows best in well-drained, humus-rich soils in full sun and high humidity. If the atmosphere is too dry, it can be prone to spider mites. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a mat-forming veronica that grows best in rock gardens, where it forms a series of plants with flowers that grow along the ends of the stems. It is useful in the front of borders where the mats can be seen and their flowers can be appreciated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
