… ‘Golden Mop’ is a mounded, slow-growing, dwarf shrub that typically grows to 2–3 feet tall and as wide over … maturing to as much as 5 feet tall. It features stringy, golden yellow foliage that is at its best in full sun. ‘Golden Mop’ can be grown in the border but is also easily adaptable to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Autumn Frost Squash This new winter squash produces uniquely ribbed, round fruit that ripen to dark tan with a frosted overlay. The fruit is similar in taste to a butternut squash, with superior flavor and long storage quality. It is best planted in the ground to allow for maximum growth and increased yields. 2021 – Ball …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Creeping buttercup is a diminutive Eurasian perennial capable of covering large areas. The foliage of 'Buttered … with blotches of frosty pale green. It produces small yellow flowers in mid-spring. Its best use is as a filler in semi-shady areas between other perennials. It needs to be contained or it will creep into lawns. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Twist of Lime Alumroot is a bright chartreuse yellow Heuchera hybrid with a twist. It has bright green yellow leaves … wavy textured edges. The ruffled edges diminish as the leaves mature, but new leaves continue to add interest and texture. It performs best when planted in semi-shade to prevent scorching and retain the best bright color in the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… It starts out upright and oval and matures to a more open, rounded crown. A massive tree, it is best for parks and large areas. Fall color ranges from yellow to maroon. White ash's strong …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Giant daisy ( Leucanthemella serotina ) is a sprawling perennial from southeastern Europe that can reach 6 feet in height and up to 3 feet in width before it produces large, glistening-white daisy flowers in September and October. Giant daisy grows best in full sun and moist soils, attracts butterflies, and is prone to no serious pests or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Without the backing of a million-dollar advertising campaign, plants may take many years to become recognized by even the most avid horticulturists. Heptacodium miconioides , or seven-son-flower, is a perfect example of a plant that remained unrecognized years after its introduction and is … rediscovered. Although it was first collected in 1907 by E. H. Wilson during an expedition to China, it wasn't until 1916 that a colleague of Wilson's, Alfred Rehder, actually attached a …
Type: Plant Info
… Heliconia psittacorum 'Lady Di', commonly called the parakeet flower, is an ever-blooming tropical plant that produces an abundance of bright flowers borne above … is white and has a dark spot at the end, which makes it look like a parrot's tongue. Native to the moist areas of the Lesser Antilles to northern South America, this vigorous broadleaf … are blue-black. The plants reach a height of 2 to 5 feet with a spread of 3 to 5 feet and grow best in full sun to partial shade in organic-rich, evenly moist soil with good drainage. For best …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pink Pixie paper flower ( Bougainvillea glabra 'Pink Pixie') is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family. It is a true dwarf form of the huge tropical vines that are star performers in tropical gardens, and is used to provide a bright splash of color in bonsai gardens. Imported from the Philippines, this … reaches a height of 2 to 4 feet and a width of 2 to 3 feet in USDA Zones 10 and 11. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil in relatively dry conditions. Plant with care, because it …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This primitive plant does not produce flowers but is grown instead for the iridescent peacock "leaves" produced along the creeping stems. Grow in low light, high humidity and humus rich soils for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
