Articles related to "Penstemon"
Pacific Northwest Penstemons
Of the more than 270 species of <I>Penstemon</i> native to the North America, 80 occur in the Pacific Northwest. This does not include the many varieties within some species ... or hyrbidization.
pacific northwest penstemons • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Of the more than 270 species of <I>Penstemon</i> native to the North America, 80 occur in the Pacific Northwest. This does not include the many varieties within some species ... or hyrbidization.
pacific northwest penstemons • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Native Penstemon Plant Profile
Penstemon was once prized only in native or wild flower gardens but is now popular for water-wise xeriscapes, hummingbird and mixed border areas as it is very hardy.
plant profiles • penstemon • drought tolerant plants • water wise perennials • hummingbird plants
Penstemon was once prized only in native or wild flower gardens but is now popular for water-wise xeriscapes, hummingbird and mixed border areas as it is very hardy.
plant profiles • penstemon • drought tolerant plants • water wise perennials • hummingbird plants
Some Summer Penstemons
Summer penstemons in and around Glacier National Park...
some summer penstemons • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Summer penstemons in and around Glacier National Park...
some summer penstemons • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Some smaller Penstemons.
Some smaller Penstemons to grow and a supplier of Penstemons for Australian Readers.
penstemons • growing • varieties • suppliers • australia
Some smaller Penstemons to grow and a supplier of Penstemons for Australian Readers.
penstemons • growing • varieties • suppliers • australia
Not Quite a Penstemon
As it turns out, there are four genera of plants in the Snapdragon Family (<I>Scrophulariaceae</i>) which are closely related to <I>Penstemons</i>.
not quite a penstemon • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
As it turns out, there are four genera of plants in the Snapdragon Family (<I>Scrophulariaceae</i>) which are closely related to <I>Penstemons</i>.
not quite a penstemon • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
A Couple Eastern Penstemons
Penstemons, which I have discovered are very, very fond of the Pacific Northwest (and you will be reading about them sooner or later), have a few cousins in the east.
a couple eastern penstemons • gregg m. pasterick • wildflwoers of north america • botany • ecology
Penstemons, which I have discovered are very, very fond of the Pacific Northwest (and you will be reading about them sooner or later), have a few cousins in the east.
a couple eastern penstemons • gregg m. pasterick • wildflwoers of north america • botany • ecology
May Penstemons
Species of penstemons are in bloom somewhere throughout at least half of the year. I’ve found a few real treasures in bloom in May…
may penstemons • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Species of penstemons are in bloom somewhere throughout at least half of the year. I’ve found a few real treasures in bloom in May…
may penstemons • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
May Penstemons
Species of penstemons are in bloom somewhere throughout at least half of the year. I’ve found a few real treasures in bloom in May…
may penstemons • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Species of penstemons are in bloom somewhere throughout at least half of the year. I’ve found a few real treasures in bloom in May…
may penstemons • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Utah Wildflowers
Some wildflowers of southern Utah
western wildflowers • penstemon • beardtongue • scarlet gilia • evening primrose
Some wildflowers of southern Utah
western wildflowers • penstemon • beardtongue • scarlet gilia • evening primrose
Wildflowers at 70 MPH: Montana Blues
My wife and I moved from Boulder, Colorado to the southern coast of Washington during the first week of May, but we didn't just move, we took a vacation. In Montana, we began to spot the color blue in the form of lupine.
wildflowers at 70 mph: montana blues • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
My wife and I moved from Boulder, Colorado to the southern coast of Washington during the first week of May, but we didn't just move, we took a vacation. In Montana, we began to spot the color blue in the form of lupine.
wildflowers at 70 mph: montana blues • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Top 30 Low-Water Use Perennials
If you're interested in water conservation, but also want a beautiful garden, take a look at these low-water-use flowering perennials.
desert • desert garden • desert gardens • low-water-use • perennials
If you're interested in water conservation, but also want a beautiful garden, take a look at these low-water-use flowering perennials.
desert • desert garden • desert gardens • low-water-use • perennials
Gardens for Impatient People
Are bare dirt and green fuzz the look you really want for that first-year garden? Or is there a way to fool the innocent onlooker into thinking you've been tending it for years?
new gardens • starting a garden • beginning gardeners • annuals • perennials
Are bare dirt and green fuzz the look you really want for that first-year garden? Or is there a way to fool the innocent onlooker into thinking you've been tending it for years?
new gardens • starting a garden • beginning gardeners • annuals • perennials
Planting Wildflowers in Fall
There are some desert wildflowers that you can not only collect seeds from now, but you can also plant now.
wildflowers • achillea • hemerocallis • penstemon • plant seeds in fall
There are some desert wildflowers that you can not only collect seeds from now, but you can also plant now.
wildflowers • achillea • hemerocallis • penstemon • plant seeds in fall
Selecting Caterpillar Host Plants
A great many butterfly species need specific "host plants" on which to lay their eggs. Butterfly gardeners can help provide these by planting them in their gardens. Learn which plants will best attract butterflies that may be in your area.
butterfly gardening • butterfly • butterflies • caterpillar food • caterpillar
A great many butterfly species need specific "host plants" on which to lay their eggs. Butterfly gardeners can help provide these by planting them in their gardens. Learn which plants will best attract butterflies that may be in your area.
butterfly gardening • butterfly • butterflies • caterpillar food • caterpillar
Easy Garden Rainbows - Red
Easy Rainbows is a 7-part series recommending easy-to-grow flowers in each colour of the rainbow. Red Flowers focusses on annuals, perennials and vines.
easy • garden • flowers • lobelia • lobelia syphilictica
Easy Rainbows is a 7-part series recommending easy-to-grow flowers in each colour of the rainbow. Red Flowers focusses on annuals, perennials and vines.
easy • garden • flowers • lobelia • lobelia syphilictica
Lewis and Clark: Up and Over the Rocky Mountains
Lewis and Clark made it to the Rocky Mountains on July 17, 1805; they came out the other side on October 10. During this time, and their return trip the following spring, they gathered more than 80 species of plants.
up and over the rocky mountains • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Lewis and Clark made it to the Rocky Mountains on July 17, 1805; they came out the other side on October 10. During this time, and their return trip the following spring, they gathered more than 80 species of plants.
up and over the rocky mountains • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
How Desert Plants Get Pollinated
Pollination is important to plants, and desert plants are no exception . However, some unique methods of pollination have developed in the desert.
pollination • honeybees • nectar • pollen • apidae
Pollination is important to plants, and desert plants are no exception . However, some unique methods of pollination have developed in the desert.
pollination • honeybees • nectar • pollen • apidae
Top Ten Summertime Bloomers
Dry summer weather can be a problematic time in areas across the country but there are a few perennials that you can depend on to make your yard shine during the heat.
sage • salvia • geranium • potato vine • plumbago
Dry summer weather can be a problematic time in areas across the country but there are a few perennials that you can depend on to make your yard shine during the heat.
sage • salvia • geranium • potato vine • plumbago
And then there's Foxglove
Foxglove has a lot going for it, and though it is not really a wildflower, and not native to North America, well, it behaves otherwise. And it's even one of those in-between odds and ends of September I began writing about last week...
and then there's foxglove • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Foxglove has a lot going for it, and though it is not really a wildflower, and not native to North America, well, it behaves otherwise. And it's even one of those in-between odds and ends of September I began writing about last week...
and then there's foxglove • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
2004: Another Unexpected Year
...each year I get to see things in places I never expected to be, seeing things I never expected to see, including wildflowers. 2004 has been another one of those unexpected years.
2004: another unexpected year • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • btany • ecology
...each year I get to see things in places I never expected to be, seeing things I never expected to see, including wildflowers. 2004 has been another one of those unexpected years.
2004: another unexpected year • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • btany • ecology
Checkerspot Butterfly Endangered?
USFWS may be forced to determine whether Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly should be listed as endangered as agricultural pesticide use is proposed for the area.
sacramento mountains checkerspot butterfly • agricultural pesticide use • endangered species act • threatened alpine meadow habitat • development and off road vehicles
USFWS may be forced to determine whether Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly should be listed as endangered as agricultural pesticide use is proposed for the area.
sacramento mountains checkerspot butterfly • agricultural pesticide use • endangered species act • threatened alpine meadow habitat • development and off road vehicles
Easy Summer Cuttings
Easy to root cuttings to take this summer
cuttings • root cuttings • rhodendrons • camelllias • shrubs
Easy to root cuttings to take this summer
cuttings • root cuttings • rhodendrons • camelllias • shrubs
Shady Riches
Spring gardens by design and surprise are wonderful -- especially when a shady "white garden" begins to glow.
shade • garden • design • shady • shaded
Spring gardens by design and surprise are wonderful -- especially when a shady "white garden" begins to glow.
shade • garden • design • shady • shaded
The Desert Southwest: Days 6 and 7, Back on the Road
Somewhere west of Austin, Texas the U.S. turns into a desert. Lush, in a low-to-the-ground desert sort of way, deserts gardens lined the interstate in the Lone Star State, ebbing and flowing as the miles piled up.
the desert southwest: days 6 and 7 • back on the road • 2006 gregg m. pasterick • wildfowers of north america • botany
Somewhere west of Austin, Texas the U.S. turns into a desert. Lush, in a low-to-the-ground desert sort of way, deserts gardens lined the interstate in the Lone Star State, ebbing and flowing as the miles piled up.
the desert southwest: days 6 and 7 • back on the road • 2006 gregg m. pasterick • wildfowers of north america • botany
Late Summer Performance
How to bridge the late summer flower gap with some very interesting and dependable plants for both the border and containers and pots.
late summer • borders • pots • containers
How to bridge the late summer flower gap with some very interesting and dependable plants for both the border and containers and pots.
late summer • borders • pots • containers
Wildflowers of the American Southwest
Southwest America varies in elevation from high mountain to low desert landscapes; surprisingly, there are many wildflowers to be found in these tough environments.
wildflowers of the american southwest • mountain wildflowers of southwest america • desert wildflowers of southwest america • species of mountain wildflowers in southwest ameri • species of american southwest desert wildflowers
Southwest America varies in elevation from high mountain to low desert landscapes; surprisingly, there are many wildflowers to be found in these tough environments.
wildflowers of the american southwest • mountain wildflowers of southwest america • desert wildflowers of southwest america • species of mountain wildflowers in southwest ameri • species of american southwest desert wildflowers
Lookin' Ahead
So, what's planned for 2005? Besides more of the same that is, or more to the point, what places and their wildflowers will I be writing about in 2005?
lookin' ahead • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
So, what's planned for 2005? Besides more of the same that is, or more to the point, what places and their wildflowers will I be writing about in 2005?
lookin' ahead • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
High Altitude Gardening Tips
Gardening at altitudes above 6500' is challenging, but with a little effort and proper plant selection, the rewards can be spectacular and unique.
high altitude gardening • gardening in the rocky mountains • gardens with a short growing season • high altitude landscape tips • gardening in windy areas
Gardening at altitudes above 6500' is challenging, but with a little effort and proper plant selection, the rewards can be spectacular and unique.
high altitude gardening • gardening in the rocky mountains • gardens with a short growing season • high altitude landscape tips • gardening in windy areas
The Propagator's Calendar - Part 1
A guide to when to propagate your plants
propagation • propagation manuals • plant propagation • british seasonal planting • cuttings
A guide to when to propagate your plants
propagation • propagation manuals • plant propagation • british seasonal planting • cuttings
Giant Black Eyed Susan
Black-Eyed Susans, with their conical brown seed heads and bold yellow petals, provide some striking contrast in any natural garden.
black-eyed susan • giant black-eyed susan • rudbeckia grandiflora • purple coneflower • echninacea
Black-Eyed Susans, with their conical brown seed heads and bold yellow petals, provide some striking contrast in any natural garden.
black-eyed susan • giant black-eyed susan • rudbeckia grandiflora • purple coneflower • echninacea
My Garden, the Awkward Adolescent
In its adolescence garden gets a sort of confused and awkward look that is as uncomfortable for it as it is for the viewer - and it's going to take some tough love to straighten that out.
gardens • adolescent • dividing • perennials
In its adolescence garden gets a sort of confused and awkward look that is as uncomfortable for it as it is for the viewer - and it's going to take some tough love to straighten that out.
gardens • adolescent • dividing • perennials
Texas Landscapes - Gardening in the Southwest
Water is precious in the West Texas desert. Growing native plants not only offers beauty, but provides water conservation because the plants are adapted to conditions.
texas landscape • desert plants • desert landscapes • plants for desert • desert wildflowers
Water is precious in the West Texas desert. Growing native plants not only offers beauty, but provides water conservation because the plants are adapted to conditions.
texas landscape • desert plants • desert landscapes • plants for desert • desert wildflowers
Growing Purple Coneflowers
Coneflowers are native to North America. Although purple coneflowers are the best known, there are at least four wild varities and several cultivars.
purple coneflower • coneflower • cone flower • echinacea purpera • echinos
Coneflowers are native to North America. Although purple coneflowers are the best known, there are at least four wild varities and several cultivars.
purple coneflower • coneflower • cone flower • echinacea purpera • echinos
Types of Clematis
Within the three groups of clematis there are a huge variety of flowers, colors and habitats which can be used for a wide range of gardening purposes.
clematis • types of clematis • clematis varieties • clematis alpina • clematis henryi
Within the three groups of clematis there are a huge variety of flowers, colors and habitats which can be used for a wide range of gardening purposes.
clematis • types of clematis • clematis varieties • clematis alpina • clematis henryi
Autumn - Time For Change
Autumn is the best time of year to start making changes to your garden
autumn • autumn gardens • planning • garden design • bulbs
Autumn is the best time of year to start making changes to your garden
autumn • autumn gardens • planning • garden design • bulbs
Climbing Humphreys Peak, NW of Flagstaff Arizona
The hiker is given key information about the Kachina Trail in the Snow Bowl up to 12,633 foot Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona.
humphreys peak • the san francisco peaks • arizona high point • lava scree • wildflowers
The hiker is given key information about the Kachina Trail in the Snow Bowl up to 12,633 foot Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona.
humphreys peak • the san francisco peaks • arizona high point • lava scree • wildflowers
Desert Gardening Expert Speaks II
This is the second part of a two-part interview with Judith Phillips, a well-known author of gardening and gardening design books on the southwestern U.S.
judith phillips • george radnovich • david salman • david cristiani • judy mielke
This is the second part of a two-part interview with Judith Phillips, a well-known author of gardening and gardening design books on the southwestern U.S.
judith phillips • george radnovich • david salman • david cristiani • judy mielke
Flower Power
Floriferous plants that carry on flowering through late summer and autumn.
flower power • perennials • late summer • autumn • winter
Floriferous plants that carry on flowering through late summer and autumn.
flower power • perennials • late summer • autumn • winter
Grow Gardens for Hummingbirds
Hummingbird gardens attract pollinators by offering food, water and a place to rest. It is helpful to understand a pollinator's habitat to grow a hummingbird garden.
what is a hummingbird garden • how to attract hummingbirds • habitat of hummingbirds • tubular flowers for hummingbirds • types of hummingbird plants
Hummingbird gardens attract pollinators by offering food, water and a place to rest. It is helpful to understand a pollinator's habitat to grow a hummingbird garden.
what is a hummingbird garden • how to attract hummingbirds • habitat of hummingbirds • tubular flowers for hummingbirds • types of hummingbird plants
Grow This List of Perennial Plants
The Perennial Plant Association offers a list of dependable perennial plants for gardeners. The Geranium 'Rozanne' is the 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year winner.
2008 list of perennial plants • what is geranium rozanne • perennial plants association winners • geranium rozanne history • geranium rozanne plant care
The Perennial Plant Association offers a list of dependable perennial plants for gardeners. The Geranium 'Rozanne' is the 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year winner.
2008 list of perennial plants • what is geranium rozanne • perennial plants association winners • geranium rozanne history • geranium rozanne plant care
Hawaii: Big Island Flower Power
Orchids, iris, carnations, protea as well as hundreds of wildflower species decorate the Big Island of Hawaii and make it one of the USA's best spots for flower lovers.
kamuela iris • tropical plants in hilo area • big island altitude variation • apanese floral arrangements • hawaiian rainforests
Orchids, iris, carnations, protea as well as hundreds of wildflower species decorate the Big Island of Hawaii and make it one of the USA's best spots for flower lovers.
kamuela iris • tropical plants in hilo area • big island altitude variation • apanese floral arrangements • hawaiian rainforests
Honey Bee, Come Home
In the fall of 2006 beekeepers nationwide began noticing honeybee colonies disappearing in large numbers without known reason.
honey bee • bee • pollinators • wildlife • insects
In the fall of 2006 beekeepers nationwide began noticing honeybee colonies disappearing in large numbers without known reason.
honey bee • bee • pollinators • wildlife • insects
Horticultural Therapy in your Garden
Horticultural Therapy is a multidisciplinary program of study involving fields such as horticulture, psychology, landscape architecture, gerontology and sociology.
horticulture • flowers • relaxation • plants • horticultural therapy
Horticultural Therapy is a multidisciplinary program of study involving fields such as horticulture, psychology, landscape architecture, gerontology and sociology.
horticulture • flowers • relaxation • plants • horticultural therapy
Perennial Flowers All Season
Every perennial gardener wants a showy display of flowers all season from spring to fall. Here's how to get it. Follow this guide for your best perennial garden yet.
perennial garden design • perennial garden • garden design • sequence of bloom • perennial flowers
Every perennial gardener wants a showy display of flowers all season from spring to fall. Here's how to get it. Follow this guide for your best perennial garden yet.
perennial garden design • perennial garden • garden design • sequence of bloom • perennial flowers
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
Confusing Paintbrushes in Montana
While the entire Snapdragon/Figwort (<I>Scrophulariaceae</I>) Family put on a big show in Montana, and the penstemons may have been the star act, the paintbrushes stole a scene or two, particularly late in the summer in subalpine environments.
confusing paintbrushes in montana • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
While the entire Snapdragon/Figwort (<I>Scrophulariaceae</I>) Family put on a big show in Montana, and the penstemons may have been the star act, the paintbrushes stole a scene or two, particularly late in the summer in subalpine environments.
confusing paintbrushes in montana • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Confusing Paintbrushes in Montana
While the entire Snapdragon/Figwort (<I>Scrophulariaceae</I>) Family put on a big show in Montana, and the penstemons may have been the star act, the paintbrushes stole a scene or two, particularly late in the summer in subalpine environments.
confusing paintbrushes in montana • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
While the entire Snapdragon/Figwort (<I>Scrophulariaceae</I>) Family put on a big show in Montana, and the penstemons may have been the star act, the paintbrushes stole a scene or two, particularly late in the summer in subalpine environments.
confusing paintbrushes in montana • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Gardening With Confidence
The secret of successful gardening is having the confidence to have a go
gardening with confidence • plant cuttings • horticulture • confidence • confident
The secret of successful gardening is having the confidence to have a go
gardening with confidence • plant cuttings • horticulture • confidence • confident
Hardy Perennials
Graham Rice's book, Hardy Perennials, was the 1995 Garden Writers Guild book winner for books on a single topic. This article reviews that book.
book review • hardy perennials • graham rice
Graham Rice's book, Hardy Perennials, was the 1995 Garden Writers Guild book winner for books on a single topic. This article reviews that book.
book review • hardy perennials • graham rice
October Plant Gallery
Plants of seasonal interest in October - photos, descriptions, hardiness and cultivation information.
autumn flowers • flowering plants • lavatera • roses • nasturtiums
Plants of seasonal interest in October - photos, descriptions, hardiness and cultivation information.
autumn flowers • flowering plants • lavatera • roses • nasturtiums
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