Articles related to "Cimicifuga"
Where in the World - Plant Provenance
Hardiness zones are only a rough indication of whether a plant will do well in our gardens. If we really want to have a good idea about a plant's suitability for our conditions, we have to know its provenance, or where in the world it calls home.
usda hardiness zones • provenance • plant explorers • climate • alpine plants
Hardiness zones are only a rough indication of whether a plant will do well in our gardens. If we really want to have a good idea about a plant's suitability for our conditions, we have to know its provenance, or where in the world it calls home.
usda hardiness zones • provenance • plant explorers • climate • alpine plants
Harbingers of Fall Part VI: Cimicifuga
If there is such a creature as a "perfect plant", I think Cimicifuga simplex var simplex (originally sold to me with the invalid name of (C. ramosa 'Atropurpurea') </i> is the one.
cimicifuga • cimicifuga simplex var simplex • buttercup family • cimicifuga racemosa • bugbane
If there is such a creature as a "perfect plant", I think Cimicifuga simplex var simplex (originally sold to me with the invalid name of (C. ramosa 'Atropurpurea') </i> is the one.
cimicifuga • cimicifuga simplex var simplex • buttercup family • cimicifuga racemosa • bugbane
Cimicifuga (Bugbane)
Cimicifuga - those kings of the back border and beyond
cimicifuga • brunette • atropurpurea • garden • growing
Cimicifuga - those kings of the back border and beyond
cimicifuga • brunette • atropurpurea • garden • growing
Making Your "Black" Plants Really Dark
The very blackness of most foliage depends on sunlight to bring out the deepest possible hues. Otherwise that "black" plant takes on a decidedly greenish hue.
black plants • black foliage • purple plants • purple foliage • anthocyanins
The very blackness of most foliage depends on sunlight to bring out the deepest possible hues. Otherwise that "black" plant takes on a decidedly greenish hue.
black plants • black foliage • purple plants • purple foliage • anthocyanins
Top Shade-Loving Plants
The garden should look nice even when there is nothing in bloom. Here are some top shade-loving plants that have beautiful flowers and leaves.
hostas • calex • hokonochola • dicentras • cimicifuga
The garden should look nice even when there is nothing in bloom. Here are some top shade-loving plants that have beautiful flowers and leaves.
hostas • calex • hokonochola • dicentras • cimicifuga
Natural Menopause Relief
Many natural remedies and treatments have been tried and tested for natural menopause relief but Black Cohosh is only one of few that has been proven to help.
menopause • natural menopause relief • black cohosh • hot flushes • hrt
Many natural remedies and treatments have been tried and tested for natural menopause relief but Black Cohosh is only one of few that has been proven to help.
menopause • natural menopause relief • black cohosh • hot flushes • hrt
Foliage: The Living Palette - Part 4
Today, I'd like to explore other ways to use foliage contrasts and echoes in the garden.
leaves • leaf • colour • texture • planning
Today, I'd like to explore other ways to use foliage contrasts and echoes in the garden.
leaves • leaf • colour • texture • planning
Subtle Pleasures - Autumn
Despite the brief glory of flaming leaves, autumn is really a subtle season. Flowers change to seedheads, pods and berries. Sometimes these are brilliantly colored but in many plants, these final gifts of the season are tinted with elusive hues only seen on close inspection. There are lots of images, so please be patient while the page loads for you.
shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • autumn • seeds
Despite the brief glory of flaming leaves, autumn is really a subtle season. Flowers change to seedheads, pods and berries. Sometimes these are brilliantly colored but in many plants, these final gifts of the season are tinted with elusive hues only seen on close inspection. There are lots of images, so please be patient while the page loads for you.
shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • autumn • seeds
The Fall Flower Garden
Late summer and early fall perennial borders are often lacking in color and interest. There are old favorites and new possibilites that can be added to the border for renewed interest. Let's explore some noteworthy plants for the laste season border!
fall flower gardening • seasonal • seasonal gardening • late summer • early fall perennial borders
Late summer and early fall perennial borders are often lacking in color and interest. There are old favorites and new possibilites that can be added to the border for renewed interest. Let's explore some noteworthy plants for the laste season border!
fall flower gardening • seasonal • seasonal gardening • late summer • early fall perennial borders
What's in a Name? Taxonomy
Plant names can be frustrating, especially the scientific names (botanical epithets or binomials) and especially when those change once you've finally gotten them to stick in your brain. Why are they important? Where did they come from? And, why do they change all the time? Join me on a journey of discovery.
plant names • scientific names • botanical epithet • binomial • compton
Plant names can be frustrating, especially the scientific names (botanical epithets or binomials) and especially when those change once you've finally gotten them to stick in your brain. Why are they important? Where did they come from? And, why do they change all the time? Join me on a journey of discovery.
plant names • scientific names • botanical epithet • binomial • compton
Beyond Chrysanthemums: Plants for the Autumn Garden
Yes, Virginia - there really are flowers for autumn besides the basic mums that seem to fill the nurseries now. Let's look at some alternatives.
Yes, Virginia - there really are flowers for autumn besides the basic mums that seem to fill the nurseries now. Let's look at some alternatives.
Plants and Shrubs with Bronze Leaves
Most of the foliage plants sold as black are really a deep bronze, and there are enough of these to create a dark but colorful garden.
bronze leafed plants • bronze leafed perennials • bronze leafed annuals • bronze leafed shrubs • brown leaves
Most of the foliage plants sold as black are really a deep bronze, and there are enough of these to create a dark but colorful garden.
bronze leafed plants • bronze leafed perennials • bronze leafed annuals • bronze leafed shrubs • brown leaves
Black Cohosh Use in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Black cohosh has some risks, but it is generally considered to be a safe, effective herbal medicine when used with caution in pregnancy and childbirth.
black cohosh • natural birth • herbs • pregnancy • childbirth
Black cohosh has some risks, but it is generally considered to be a safe, effective herbal medicine when used with caution in pregnancy and childbirth.
black cohosh • natural birth • herbs • pregnancy • childbirth
Perennials for Moist Soil A to G
A list of plants for wet soil, and their descriptions. Includes further information about gardening in wet sites.
perennials • moist • wet • bog • boggy
A list of plants for wet soil, and their descriptions. Includes further information about gardening in wet sites.
perennials • moist • wet • bog • boggy
Time in the Garden Doesn't Count as Time
They claim that time began in a garden. I beg to differ. Time doesn't even exist in the garden.
They claim that time began in a garden. I beg to differ. Time doesn't even exist in the garden.
The Propagator's Calendar - Part 2
A guide to when to propagate your plants
propagation • cuttings • seeds • root cuttings • hardwood cuttings
A guide to when to propagate your plants
propagation • cuttings • seeds • root cuttings • hardwood cuttings
Black Cohosh Root
More women are turning to natural menopause remedies, and the medical community is taking notice. Black cohosh extract is popular for natural menopause relief.
natural menopause remedy • menopause symptom relief • black cohosh extract • hot flashes and nightsweats • menopause relief
More women are turning to natural menopause remedies, and the medical community is taking notice. Black cohosh extract is popular for natural menopause relief.
natural menopause remedy • menopause symptom relief • black cohosh extract • hot flashes and nightsweats • menopause relief
Easy to Grow Perennials
Perennials are those plants in the yard or garden bed that can be counted on to return and bloom every year. Here's a list of perennial plants anyone can grow.
easy perennial plants • perennial plants • easy to grow perennials • bloom every year • types of perennials
Perennials are those plants in the yard or garden bed that can be counted on to return and bloom every year. Here's a list of perennial plants anyone can grow.
easy perennial plants • perennial plants • easy to grow perennials • bloom every year • types of perennials
Fall Division of Perennial Plants
Divide perennials for propagation, to renew plant vigor, or limit spreading. Tip: Many plants may be divided in the fall. Do it now and have more time next spring!
perennial to divide in fall • divide perennial • split perennial • perennial division • separate perennial
Divide perennials for propagation, to renew plant vigor, or limit spreading. Tip: Many plants may be divided in the fall. Do it now and have more time next spring!
perennial to divide in fall • divide perennial • split perennial • perennial division • separate perennial
Old Folk Remedies: Flowering Native Plants
A look at ten different flowering native plants that were used historically as healing remedies in folk medicine.
old folk plant remedies • native american plant remedies • healing remedies • native plants • natural remedies
A look at ten different flowering native plants that were used historically as healing remedies in folk medicine.
old folk plant remedies • native american plant remedies • healing remedies • native plants • natural remedies
Ornamental Grass Hakonechloa Macra Aureola
Learn why the Perennial Plant Association named Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Perennial Plant of the Year for 2009. An ornamental Japanese Hakone grass worth growing.
hakonechloa macra aureola • ornamental grass ideas • japanese hakone grass • perennial plant association • what are low maintenance plants
Learn why the Perennial Plant Association named Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Perennial Plant of the Year for 2009. An ornamental Japanese Hakone grass worth growing.
hakonechloa macra aureola • ornamental grass ideas • japanese hakone grass • perennial plant association • what are low maintenance plants
Perimenopause and Menopause Hot Flashes
Women report that hot flashes are the number one annoyance on the journey to the gradual change of menopause.
perimenopause and menopause hot flashes • natural health remedies • four approaches hot flash relief • flax seeds aid hot flashes • yoga breathing relieves hot flashes
Women report that hot flashes are the number one annoyance on the journey to the gradual change of menopause.
perimenopause and menopause hot flashes • natural health remedies • four approaches hot flash relief • flax seeds aid hot flashes • yoga breathing relieves hot flashes
Herb Use During Pregnancy
Are herbs safe to use during pregnancy? Learn what science says about four popular herbal supplements and whether they are safe to use when a woman is pregnant.
pregnant • pregnancy • herb • herbs • herbal
Are herbs safe to use during pregnancy? Learn what science says about four popular herbal supplements and whether they are safe to use when a woman is pregnant.
pregnant • pregnancy • herb • herbs • herbal
Menopause and the Female Climacteric Period
What is the climacteric period? What are the symptoms of peri-menopause and post-menopause? Discover natural herbal remedies to reduce and alleviate menopausal symptoms.
estrogen • herbal hrt • home remedies • natural herbal remedies • hormone replacement therapy
What is the climacteric period? What are the symptoms of peri-menopause and post-menopause? Discover natural herbal remedies to reduce and alleviate menopausal symptoms.
estrogen • herbal hrt • home remedies • natural herbal remedies • hormone replacement therapy
Shedding Light on a Shady Proposition
Shade gardening is becoming more and more popular. Achieving light in a dark space, however, can be a challenge.
shade gardening • garden design • shade loving plants
Shade gardening is becoming more and more popular. Achieving light in a dark space, however, can be a challenge.
shade gardening • garden design • shade loving plants
10 Lovely Campanulas
A carillion of bellflowers is featured here on this close look at this hardy and adaptable group of plants. 10 top species are highlighted. Links to more info and pictures abound.
campanula • persicifolia • cochlearifolia • medium • lactiflora
A carillion of bellflowers is featured here on this close look at this hardy and adaptable group of plants. 10 top species are highlighted. Links to more info and pictures abound.
campanula • persicifolia • cochlearifolia • medium • lactiflora
The Self-Cleaning Garden
An enormous amount of our gardening time is taken up by small chores like deadheading and cleaning up the resulting debris. So why not buy plants that clean up after themselves?
An enormous amount of our gardening time is taken up by small chores like deadheading and cleaning up the resulting debris. So why not buy plants that clean up after themselves?
Fall Perennials for a Splendid Array of Flowers
Solidago, Helenium and Rudbekia are some favorite fall perennials that give a splendid array of flowers. Brighten up Fall gardens with red and white favorite perennials.
fall perennials • splendid array of flower • some favorite perennials • create colorful fall gardens • brighten up fall gardens
Solidago, Helenium and Rudbekia are some favorite fall perennials that give a splendid array of flowers. Brighten up Fall gardens with red and white favorite perennials.
fall perennials • splendid array of flower • some favorite perennials • create colorful fall gardens • brighten up fall gardens
Perennial Article Index
An A to Z list of articles in the Perennials topic area on Suite101. You can scan the list by common or latin names.
perennial • index of perennials
An A to Z list of articles in the Perennials topic area on Suite101. You can scan the list by common or latin names.
perennial • index of perennials
Danger Lurks in the Spring Garden
We've grown soft and complacent over the winter and may have forgotten that it's a jungle out there - and will be until we've managed all of the seemingly endless spring gardening chores. As glad as we are to be back in our gardens, this early time in the season can be overwhelming, sometimes frustrating and perhaps a bit of a guilt trip for some of us. And that's before we get to the actual aches and pains resulting from unused gardening muscles. So here are the dangers that lurk as well as the ways you can fight back and have an enjoyable gardening season.
gardening • garden • gardener • garden tools • ergonomic tools
We've grown soft and complacent over the winter and may have forgotten that it's a jungle out there - and will be until we've managed all of the seemingly endless spring gardening chores. As glad as we are to be back in our gardens, this early time in the season can be overwhelming, sometimes frustrating and perhaps a bit of a guilt trip for some of us. And that's before we get to the actual aches and pains resulting from unused gardening muscles. So here are the dangers that lurk as well as the ways you can fight back and have an enjoyable gardening season.
gardening • garden • gardener • garden tools • ergonomic tools
Growing From Seed
Most real seedaholics have pretty much finished sowing perennial and woody plant seeds until late summer begins the process again. However, I'm always off sinc. I tend to do things when I have the time, not when I'm "supposed" to. As seed is on my mind, I thought some of you may be wondering how to go about growing plants this way. It's a great way to have large numbers of the same plant for making swathes and drifts or sharing with friends. It's also about the only way you can actually get your hands on some plants; those that are rare or slow and are not to be found in nursery catalogs
growing from seed
Most real seedaholics have pretty much finished sowing perennial and woody plant seeds until late summer begins the process again. However, I'm always off sinc. I tend to do things when I have the time, not when I'm "supposed" to. As seed is on my mind, I thought some of you may be wondering how to go about growing plants this way. It's a great way to have large numbers of the same plant for making swathes and drifts or sharing with friends. It's also about the only way you can actually get your hands on some plants; those that are rare or slow and are not to be found in nursery catalogs
growing from seed
Battling Bambi
It's difficult for the gardener to appreciate the finer qualities of Bambi while watching one knee-deep in a flower bed, munching away on precious plants. Success and failure in the battle with Bambi, including plants that my herd has not eaten.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
It's difficult for the gardener to appreciate the finer qualities of Bambi while watching one knee-deep in a flower bed, munching away on precious plants. Success and failure in the battle with Bambi, including plants that my herd has not eaten.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
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