… Q. Are poinsettia plants poisonous? A. The term "poisonous plants" is often associated with plants that may cause great harm or be fatal if ingested. Potential poisoning depends on the level of toxins contained in the plant and the amount consumed. The latex in some species of plants in the Poinsettia genus ( Euphorbia ) is poisonous when ingested and can cause contact dermatitis when exposed to skin. The popular Christmas poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima , may cause mild stomach upset …
Type: Plant Info
… Muscari paradoxum is also known as Bellevalia pycnantha. It blooms in spring with deep blue flowers densely compacted in a conical raceme that resembles an upside down bunch of grapes, hence the common name Grape Hyacinth. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is resistant to deer and rabbits and is hardy in zones 5 – 8. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tree needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions to thrive. In March and April it produces insignificant green blooms. It has attractive red, orange, and yellow foliage in the fall. It is a specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bulb grows to a height of 1 foot with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has blue and white blooms in May and June. It belongs in a border or a ground cover and is native to the Midwest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial can grow up to a height of 30 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. In July and August it has blue and purple blooms that attract butterflies. The plant is also attractive to birds. It is a specimen in a hedge and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Small bright orange flowers resemble small squash blossoms are widely scattered along the long stems with tendrils of this Central American native vine with close evolutionary ties to longwing butterflies ( Heliconias species). These butterflies have evolved to be able to consume pollen from this species in addition to nectar - a very rare trait among butterflies. Warm, sunny, humid conditions are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Climbing hydrangea is a clinging ornamental perennial vine that can reach 60 to 80 feet tall. Root-like, hold-fast structures facilitate its ability to climb and cling to … cover trees, walls, rocks, or pergolas. Lateral branches that extend as much as 3 feet from the supporting structure give it depth and texture, distinguishing it from other vines that … twine straight upward. White flowers appear May through August; they are 6 to 10 inches in diameter, each containing an outer ring of showy sepals and an inner core of smaller sterile …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Superb globeflower is a perennial whose showy lemon-yellow flowers bloom in the late spring. Known as a buttercup, the solitary, double-petaled flowers extend well above the foliage, with petals curving inward around a cluster of stamens to form a globe atop olive green stems. The leaves are a glossy dark green, each with five to six …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Learn the features that you need to have in order to convert any outdoor space into a great place to explore nature. This class will cover research on the benefits of nature play and how to incorporate more quality experiences with natural objects …
Type: Item Detail
… Masses of red, star-shaped flower clusters are formed just above the green foliage on this nonhardy perennial. This plant thrives in heat but does not like drought; it is indifferent to soils. It's a great pollinator plant in the garden, attracting both insects and hummingbirds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
