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Plants of the Bible: Kotschy’s Crocus (Crocus kotschyanus aka C. zonatus)

Karen July 8, 2022 0 Comments

Native to parts of Turkey, Syria and Lebanon, this perennial corm is a member of the iris family, Iridaceae, that also includes gladiol a,freesia, and crocosmia. Plants produce goblet-shaped pale…

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Plant Profile: Moss Sandwort (Arenaria verna)

Karen June 29, 2022 0 Comments

Also called Scotch moss, this evergreen herbaceous perennial is not a moss or even closely related to mosses. It is a member of the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae, that also includes,…

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Plant Profile: Tufted Erysimum (Erysimum pumilium)

Karen June 27, 2022 0 Comments

Native to the European Alps, this evergreen herbaceous perennial is a member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae, that also includes cabbage, alyssum, and stock. The tufted compact plants grow 1-6″…

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Plant Profile: Mountain Sandwort (Arenaria montana)

Karen June 22, 2022 0 Comments

Native to the mountainous regions of southwestern Europe from the Pyrenees to Portugal, this evergreen herbaceous perennial is a member of the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae, that also includes, pinks, baby’s…

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Plant Profile: Alpine Wallflower aka Kotschy Erysimum (Erysimum kotschyanum)

Karen June 20, 2022 0 Comments

Native to Asia Minor, this evergreen herbaceous perennial is a member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae, that also includes cabbage, broccoli, and alyssum. The plant forms a tuft of foliage…

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Plant Profile: Aegean Wallflower (Erysimum cheiri aka Cheiranthus cheiri.)

Karen June 8, 2022 0 Comments

Native to Greece, this perennial subshrub is often grown as an annual or biennial. It is a member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae, that also includes cabbage, alyssum, and common…

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Plant Profile: Western Wallflower (Erysimum capitatum)

Karen June 1, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as sanddune wallflower and prairie rocket, this herbaceous biennial or perennial is native to central and western North America and is a member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae,…

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Plant Profile: Calico Kitten (Crassula pellucida variegata)

Karen May 23, 2022 0 Comments

Indigenous to South Africa, calico kitten is an evergreen succulent shrub and member of the stonecrop family, Crassulaceae, that also includes sedum, jade plant, and hens and chicks. It grows…

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Plants of the Bible: Winter Crocus (Crocus hyemalis)

Karen May 13, 2022 0 Comments

Native to rocky areas and undergrowth of Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria, this perennial corm is a member of the iris family, Iridaceae, that also includes gladiolus, crocosmia, and blue-eyed…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Alligator Plant (Kalanchoe daigremontiana aka Bryophyllum daigremontianum)

Karen April 25, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as mother of thousands, devil’s backbone, and Mexican hat plant, this short-lived, succulent perennial is native to Madagascar and a member of the stonecrop family, Crassulaceae, that also…

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