… along the sinuous stems of this cactus from Oaxaca in early spring. This species is adapted to growing in cracks and crevices of cliffs, etc. The small pale yellow spines that cover the stems are difficult to remove and should be avoided. Bright light and exceptionally well drained soils are required. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dutchman's pipe is native to the woods and stream areas south of the Missouri River, where it can climb to over 20 feet in height. This woody vine bears large pale green heart-shaped leaves and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Lavender daisies grace this moderately sized perennial from summer through to the first hard frosts of fall. Native (and collected by Garden staff) from mountain meadows in … fertile, moisture retentive soils. Insect and pest free. Pollinators of all types are drawn to the flowers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with an overlay of silver and a contrasting dark maroon midrib. It requires partial shade to full shade with moderate moisture. It grows to a maximum height of 18 inches with a similar spread. It is mostly used as a ground cover, an …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to eastern North America, pink turtlehead is an upright perennial producing showy pink flowers … with intense rosy-pink flowers. It reaches a maximum height of 40 inches under full sun to partial shade and moderate water conditions. The plant is ideal as a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Central Africa in moisture-retentive, organic soils, and cut back hard right after flowering to control height and width because this specimen can grow to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… without becoming water logged. Increase fertilization (especially nitrogen) if plants are to be grown in high light locations to avoid leaf scorch. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… " Nelumbiifolia ” translates as “with leaves like a lotus” to point out the most distinctive aspect of this begonia, the waterlily-like leaves with the stem … in airy white sprays. With consistent moisture, warmth, and at least partial shade it can grow to 2’ wide and 3’ across, making a handsome and unusual display. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This thorny round shrub needs full sun and moderate soil conditions to reach a height of about 2 feet. Its deep crimson foliage is eye catching during the growing … brighter in the fall. In the spring it produces insignificant yellow flowers that give way to red fruits that attract birds. This plant belongs in a hedge or border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… by the corkscrew-like spiralling of the leaves when dry. They prefer moist, fertile material to grow on. This moss needs partial to full shade. It is a ground cover. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
