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Articles related to "C Latifolia"
Kalmia: Exquisite Evergreen Is there a Kalmia in your garden? With glossy, evergreen foliage all year round and exquisite clusters of blooms in late spring, there should be. If you love rhodos, you'll love Mountain Laurel! kalmia • kalmia latifolia • mountain laurel • calico plant • rhododendron
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs Broadleaf evergreen shrubs provide color year round. The following evergreen shrubs are all broadleaf shrubs with green foliage even in the winter. winter interest • broadleaf evergreen shrubs • evergreens • shrubs • camellias
Broad Leafed Evergreens - Kalmia Kalmia, or Mountain Laurel, is one plant whose buds are just as neat and lovely as the open flowers. Sometimes the buds are a completely different color from the open flower, and since the flowers don’t open all at one time, the effect can be very lively. It is one of the most beautiful of native U.S. shrubs in flower. kalmia • mountain laurel • shrubs • evergreen shrubs • shrubs for shade
Flowering Shrubs for Shade Ornamental and flowering shrubs are usually thought of as sun-loving plants but these large, blooming plants all do well in part shade or full shade areas. flowering shrubs • shrubs for shade • ornamental shrubs • camellias • hydrangeas
The Lavender Essential Oils There are a number of Lavender oils used in aromatherapy: true Lavender, Lavender Stoechas, Spike Lavender and Lavandin. They all have different aromatic uses. lavender essential oil • uses of lavender oil in aromatherapy • lavandin • spike lavender • lavender stoechas
Even in November ... Last November my wife and I had a job interview in Napa Valley. Since were living in the southern Sierra Nevadas at the time, so far from the coast, we decided to swing over to the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH, as it is known to the terminally hip of California) for part of our journey home. The scenery, of course, was fantastic; the assortment of wildflowers was ... well ... surprising. even in november ... • gregg m. pasterick • wildflwoers of north america • botany • ecology
Late January 2002. A few words about pot plants and the summer weather in Perth, Western Australia. grevillea sericea • sweet petite (brunfelsia latifolia) • dipladenia sanderi-rosea (brazilian jasmine).
Mountain Laurel - Our Flowering Splendor Wildflowers are in bloom around the state. Mountain laurel, our state flower, adds much beauty to this late spring, early summer wildflower show. pennsylvania • nature • natural history • wildlife • flower
The Laurel In Winter Nothing surpasses the lush green of Mountain Laurel foliage in the midst of winter. mountain laurel • kalmia latifolia • winter • rhododendrons • conifers
A Bunch of Arnicas There are more than 10 species of <I>Arnica</I> in Montana decorating the landscape throughout the blooming season with its small, happy, sunflower-like flowers. a bunch of arnicas • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecoology
Four O’clocks in February Beach dunes and chaparrals are a good place to look for wildflowers during February in southern California. You'll find a variety of species there you won't find anywhere else, at any other time. One family well represented is the Four O’clock Family (<I>Nyctaginaceae</I>.) It includes the sand verbenas (<I>Mirabilis</I>) and Four O’clocks (<I>Abronia</I>,) as well the popular ornamental species of <I>Bougainvillea</I>. four o’clocks in february • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
In Yoda’s Backyard A day on the Gulf is a day in a Shaman's sweat lodge wrapped in heavy wet blankets. The humidity has weight. Out in the bayou, with the 'gators and the tree frogs, it can buckle your knees. But if a little gnome like Yoda can take it, so can I. Besides, there's a whole 'nother world of wildflowers out there. wildflowers of north america • gregg m. pasterick • in yoda's backyard • botany • environment
Ornamental Grasses for Shade - Chasmanthium latifolium The "Oat" of many names. A lovely grass for shady gardens. ornamental grass • ornamental grasses • gramineae • poaceae • chasmanthium latifolium
Paintbrush in February … the Snapdragon Family (<I>Scrophulariaceae</I>) gets a jump on the season during February in southern California in the form of a couple of paintbrushes, with many more to follow. Many, many more. paintbrush in february • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Plant Families: Acanthus and Water Plantain Acanthaceae, or the Acanthus family This family of herbs and shrubs consists of about 2,600 species in about 250 genera. They are native to temperate and tropical regions, and many are cultivated as ornamentals. Alismataceae, or the Water Plantain family. This family includes 90 species in about 13 genera. They are widely distributed in shallow freshwater or muddy habitats, and grow in warm temperate regions. plant families: acanthus and water plantain • wildflowrs of north america • gregg m. pasterick • ecology • environment
Sunflowers, or Nearly So There are lots and lots of summer-blooming yellow wildflowers out there which look sunflowers but aren't, or are but aren't well known, or used to be but, strictly speaking, aren't anymore, or clearly aren't, but could be if we wanted them to be. sunflowers • or nearly so • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany
Official Designated State Flowers Each state in the United States of America has a formal flower. Some blooms are claimed by more than one place. Check this complete state by state listing. state flower • list of state flowers • official state flower • flower for every state • united states flowers
Early Season Primroses Phloxes aren’t alone as they spread across another season of wildflowers in places like southern California; chances are you’re going to run into a nice variety of Evening Primroses. early season primroses • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
The Botany of Gluten Wheat, spelt, rye, barley, oats, corn, rice, wild rice, bamboo shoots and even sugar cane are in the same botanical family of Poaceae Grasses. gluten • botany • poaceae family • gramineae grasses • wheat
Top 12 Evergreen Trees There are 5 species of evergreen trees that do well in high deserts up to 7,500 feet and 7 species that do well up to 10,500 feet. evergreen • evergreen trees • spruce • pine • pinyon
Classification of Botanical Plants Understanding the workings of the plant classification system can help to eliminate confusion caused by using common English names for plants. classification of plants • linneaus plant classification system • botanical plants system • latin names of plants • genus and species of plants
Flowering Deciduous Shrubs - Part 2 Some authors rather look down on the easy, work-horse shrubs as not being of sufficient interest year around to warrant a place in the "proper" garden. However, my personal opinion is that, having the space, one should not ignore plants who are tough, tolerant, easy to grow and provide lovely flowers in season. Spirea are among these easy shrubs for sun or shade. There are lots of pix, so please be patient while the page loads for you. shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Lavandin Not the Same as Lavender Lavandin, a hybrid lavender, has different chemical and therapeutic properties but is easier to grow & is often sold as "lavender" essential oil by unscrupulous companies lavender hybrid lavandin • lavandula angustifolia • lavandin lavandula x hybrida • lavender heals burns sunburn • essential oil chemistry
Beacon Hill Public Garden Spaces Residents of Beacon Hill's North Slope (Boston, MA) and civic and government groups work to transform derelict spaces and passageways into neighborhood garden spaces. beacon hill north slope • urban gardens • public open spaces • city gardens • backyard gardens
Invasive Plants Many plants in use by gardeners can be considered 'invasive species'. The term invasive describes the ability of these plants to spread rapidly and become dominant over native species. This article identifies some of the more common invasive plants used by gardeners and suggest native alternatives. non-native plants • invasive plants • native plants
Ixia pumilio It is always exciting when a new plant species is discovered. Ixia pumilio was discovered in 1983 on a farm in South Africa. It is now relatively easy to obtain. Why not try growing it ? ixia • richardson • pumilio • seeds • growing
New Zealand Alpine Bulbinella Ross Graham collects and distributes New Zealand Alpine Plants. Read his descriptive discussion on the wonderful New Zealand Bulbinella species. ross • graham • richardson • bulbinella • seeds
Weed Salads from My Garden Weeds are the basis of herbalism. While supplying the raw material for delicious salads, they may well help to protect us from disease. herbalism • nutrition • lamb's quarters • pigweed • weed salad
APRIL SHOWERS Gardening in a mild wet and windy climate in the west of Ireland. alpines • scree beds • primulas • germination • bulbs
Grow More Lavender! Herb Gardening is a bi-weekly column on growing, harvesting herbs; culinary, medicinal and crafting uses.This week: lavender. herbs • herb gardening • gardening • lavender • crafts
Mid Winter - Spring cometh. Late winter gardening under tree canopies. Colour for the gloom of shortened days. Spring is just around the corner. bulbs • trees • winter cheer • winter blooms • ipheion
Harbingers of Fall - Part VII - Tricyrtis Toad lilies are a must for shady gardens from USDA zones 5 south. toad lilies • tricyrtis
Ixia in Spring My favourite species, the Ixia is flowering its way through spring and providing some marvellous flowers. They will continue through summer, bringing delight to my garden.Come in and enjoy looking at "Ixias in Spring." ixia • richardson • bulbs • seeds • flowers
Ixia in Winter Some of the lovely species flowering in Gippsland winter, include my favourite, the Ixia. Their marvellous colors brighten up the wintery days. ixia • richardson • flowers • seeds • bulbs
Oxalis my old Friend - Part 1 White tame flowering, well behaved oxalis to delight your spirits both at flowering time and when in leaf. Oh, the geometry of form. oxalidaceae • oxalis • white oxalis • growing
September Song September weather reminds us to get those potted plants, still languishing in the driveway, safely into the ground for winter. This is also the time to plant spring bulbs. fall planting-spring bulbs
Walnut Trees and Soil Toxicity Black Walnut trees exude a toxin that can make growing plants underneath them difficult. Learn what plants will in this article. walnut • soil • toxic • juglans • nigra
Warm Climate Gardens - Part 3. While you are deciding what to plant and where, your collection of bulbs and plants will need housing. Bulbs and corms for hot gardeners to plant. warm climate bulbs • hot bulbs • hot gardens • wet summer gardens • warm
Winter’s Bounty while Winter Vanishes We can often notice signs of season change far in advance. This article explores some of the concrete as well as subliminal sides of season change. nature writing • natural history • science philosophy • earth science;atmospheric science;seasonal changes
Perennials for Moist Soil - Petasites to Z The third in a series about planting in moist sites, plus great Moist Perennial Sites perennials • perennial • moist • wet • boggy
New Bulb Seed List~Part Two Often the only way to afford some bulbs is to grow them from seed. So here is your chance to do just this, bulbs • seeds • frits • collected wild tasmanian species |
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