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Plants of Ancient Pompeii: Common Stock (Matthiola incana aka Cheiranthus incanus)

Karen April 30, 2024 0 Comments

This tender annual is native to coastal areas of southern Europe, from the Balearics to former Yugoslavia, and is a member of the mustard family, Cruciferae, that also includes turnip,…

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Plant Profile: Night Gladiolus (Gladiolus tristis)

Karen December 11, 2023 0 Comments

Also known as sad-flowered sword lily, marsh Afrikaner, ever-flowering gladiolus and evening flower, this tender perennial is native to southern Africa and is a member of the iris family, Iridaceae,…

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Plant Profile: Blue African Lily (Agapanthus africanus)

Karen July 26, 2023 0 Comments

Also called lily of the Nile, this native of the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa is an evergreen tender perennial and a member of the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae,…

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Plant Profile: Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus aka Vinca rosea)

Karen July 17, 2023 0 Comments

This tender perennial, usually grown as an annual, is native to Madagascar where it grows on sand and limestone soils in woodlands, forests, grasslands and disturbed areas. When grown in…

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Plants for a Plant Zoo: Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)

Karen Meyers March 28, 2023 0 Comments

Snapdragons are one of the best plants for a plant zoo because they are as interesting as they are beautiful. To seize the interest of your kids or grandkids take…

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Plants of the Bible: Judean Sage (Salvia judaica)

Karen November 11, 2022 0 Comments

Native to Mediterranean woodlands and shrub lands, this tender herbaceous perennial is a member of the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, rosemary, and beebalm. The plants grow up…

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Plant Profile: Syrian Oregano (Origanum syriacum aka O. maru aka Majorana syriaca)

Karen October 24, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as bible hyssop, Syrian marjoram, and Lebanese oregano, this tender perennial herb is native to the Middle East and is a member of the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that…

Children

Plants for a Plant Zoo: Cock’s Comb (Celosia argentea var. plumosa)

Karen May 24, 2022 0 Comments

Cock’s comb will add vivid color and long bloom time to your garden with little effort on your part. Growing 6-30″ tall, plants produce feathery spikes that are 4-12″ long…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Genus: Erigeron (Feabane) for the Garden

Karen March 10, 2022 0 Comments

Erigeron is a genus of approximately 150 species in the aster family, Asteraceae. It includes annuals, biennials, and perennials and most are native to North America. Although the genus includes…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Judean Sage (Salvia judaica)

Karen February 14, 2022 0 Comments

Native to Mediterranean woodlands and shrub lands, this tender herbaceous perennial is a member of the deadnettle family, Lamiaceae, that also includes mint, rosemary, and beebalm. The plants grow up…

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