… The orange-to-cream-colored pendulous flowers of Transvaal clivia ( Clivia caulescens ) are produced atop an incredibly tall stem—up to 6 feet in height on mature specimens—in October and November. This South African native can be … in well drained, loose, organic soils in a wide range of sunlight levels, and requires low to moderate fertility. Closely related species ( Clivia nobilis ) produce similar flower spikes …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… annual. Plant this cosmos in full sun and water sparingly once established. Deadhead flowers to promote continuous flowering and allow the last blooms of the season to set and disperse seed to provide seedlings for the following year. This plant doesn't perform well if crowded or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This cultivar of a native perennial grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It features white blooms … October. It can be used in a flower bed or large container and while the seeds are attractive to birds in the fall; the nectar rich flowers draw pollinating insects to the garden during the height of summer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Flowers are a distinctive coppery rose color while the body of the cactus can range from green to blue green with a gray glaucous overlay. Grow in full sun in well drained soils and reduce watering during the winter time. Needs a winter cool period in order to flower well with temperatures below 50 degrees F. Native to the Chihuhuan Desert stretching from southwest Texas through southern New Mexico and northern …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are a favorite of bees. Plant the yellow coneflower in full sun, and water it just enough to establish a deep root system. Allow seeds to ripen and disperse naturally to provide for future generations in your garden. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and well-drained, moisture-retentive, fertile soils. Train it on an arbor or trellis, or on to a small tree/large shrub. To the extent possible, ensure the foliage has plenty of space around it to encourage good air movement and discourage diseases. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… twisty-turny petals of the Inca zinnia ( Zinnia elegans 'Inca') make this cultivar a favorite to light up the fall garden bed. This upright, bushy annual also makes a great cut flower for bouquets. Inca zinnia grows to 3 feet tall with a 1- to 2-foot spread when grown in optimal conditions of hummus-rich, well-drained soil and in full …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Many of us watched and loved the movie. Some of us read the book. A few of us got inspired to use the story to teach plant science to students. The Martian by Andy Weir tells the fictional story of NASA … on to other projects. One important thing I must mention: technically speaking, this mixture is not truly soil. Soil is the upper layer of material on the Earth that serves as an ideal …
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… This perennial grows to a height of 2 feet in full sun and dry soil conditions. It has purple blooms from May to August and belongs in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bulb grows to a height of about 2 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has blue blooms in May and June. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
