… mid-September through early October are produced by each corm. Plant this crocus in full sun and moist but well-drained soil. Divide it when the clumps of corms have become so congested they … plants that begin growth late in the season to accommodate the luxuriant spring foliage and provide a backdrop for the flowers in fall. Examples include cultivars of Heuchera , Phlox … , Hylotelephium spectabile , Sedum spurium , Festuca ovina glauca , Phlox subulata , and Thymus vulgaris . All parts of the plant are toxic and should not be ingested. The toxins …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in the gesneriad family native to tropical America. Kohleria allenii, native to Costa Rica and Panama, has pale lime to yellow cup-shaped flowers with red tips that are strongly reflexed. … than most cultivated kohlerias. Kohlerias are characterized by soft, ovate scalloped leaves and tubular flowers that are covered with soft fuzz. Related to African violets, the leaves are often suffused with purple or brown. The tubes, which are an inch or two long are inflated and flare out into five spotted lobes. In the right conditions (indoors) kohlerias grow quickly …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… some mulch in the sun. The leaves emerge dark bronze, maturing to olive green with a red edge, and brightening to red bronze in the fall. Pink flowers in June yield handsome, long-lasting seed … feet long, giving them the visual impact of a tropical. Yes, they do bloom, but not profusely and not reliably, at least in our climate. The drama's in the foliage. Give them time to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thri. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… disease-resistant rose tough enough to be widely used in the commercial landscape industry and by homeowners adverse to weekly pesticide applications. This created a demand for roses that are hardy and disease-resistant while providing continuous bloom from early summer through fall. Two-and-a-half-inch shell pink flowers are accentuated by the dark green, glossy foliage. In fall, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… <p>No, <em>Weigela</em> florida isn't from Florida. It just has lots and lots of beautiful clear pink flowers up and down its branches. The main flush of bloom comes at the end of spring, but there's often some … also the mother of many well-known cultivars that are more compact. </p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, ad so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Bird of Paradise ( Strelitzia reginae ) “A Bird” This flower resembles a bird’s head and makes a sturdy, inviting perch for birds to land, sip nectar, and transfer pollen. Chenille Plant ( Acalypha hispida ) “A 1920’s Flapper” The female members of … like their male counterparts. Pitcher Plant ( Sarracenia ) “A Piece of Meat” The coloration and veining on the leaves of this carnivorous plant resemble dead meat to fool insects and other …
Type: Blog
… other plant families, orchids can be crossed at both the genus level (creating an alliance) and the species level. Cross an Odontoglossum with a Miltonia , and what do you get? An Odontonia —one of many Odontoglossum alliances. …
Type: Plant Info
… Pure white flowers in late spring to early summer smother the green and white variegated foliage on this low growing (2 feet) spreading deciduous shrub. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile moist soils and water as needed to maintain soil moisture throughout droughts. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Welcome in spring and create a delightful miniature mosaic bird pendant from tiny pieces of antique china dishes. … your favorite necklace. All skill levels welcome. All supplies included. Bonnie Arkin, artist and designer Classroom 5, Learning Center …
Type: Item Detail
… bracts appear above the delicately patterned leaves feature rippling bars of alternating green and light green patterns. Grow in full sun and periodically refresh the water in the urn for best results. Bring indoors before the first …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
