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Plants for a Plant Zoo: Snail Vine ( Cochliasanthus caracalla aka Vigna caracalla)

Karen February 15, 2022 0 Comments

Beautiful and exotic, the snail like flowers of this tropical vine are sure to attract attention and squeals of delight. They appear in 12″ long clusters from summer to early…

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Plants for a Plant Zoo: Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana)

Karen February 8, 2022 0 Comments

With its arching foliage this easy to grow herbaceous perennial might grab your attention for resembling a squatting spider but if not, the very long bloom time will please. The…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Common Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Karen January 31, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as maypop, wild apricot, and wild passion vine this perennial deciduous flowering vine is native to Southeastern US where it grows near riverbanks and in thickets and disturbed…

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Plants for a Plant Zoo: Cardinal Vine (Ipomoea multifida)

Karen January 25, 2022 0 Comments

If you like dainty red flowers on a lacy, fern-like vine, you will love cardinal vine. But watch out; if you plant it in a spot that it likes you…

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Plant Profile: Toad Flax (Linaria vulgaris)

Karen January 12, 2022 0 Comments

Also called butter-and-eggs, and wild snapdragon, this herbaceous perennial is a member of the plantain family, Plantaginaceae, that also includes snapdragon, foxglove, and turtlehead. It is native to Europe and…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Snail Vine ( Cochliasanthus caracalla aka Vigna caracalla)

Karen January 5, 2022 0 Comments

Native to southern Mexico, Central America and tropical South America this tender perennial, twining vine is also known as corkscrew vine, snail creeper, snailflower and snail bean. It is a…

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Plant Profile: Sage-leaved Rockrose (Cistus salviifolius)

Karen January 3, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as salvia cistus and Gallipoli rose, this bushy evergreen shrub is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, parts of Western Asia and North Africa. It is…

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Plant Profile: Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)

Karen August 25, 2021 0 Comments

Native to southern Europe, central and western Asia, and North Africa, this herbaceous perennial is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae, that also includes basil, rosemary, and beebalm. Plants…

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Plant Profile: English Ivy (Hedera helix)

Karen August 16, 2021 0 Comments

This evergreen climbing vine is a member of the Aralia family, Araliaceae, that also includes Fatsia and Schefflera. It is native to most of Europe and western Asia where it…

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Plant Profile: Apple (Malus domestica aka M. pumila)

Karen July 12, 2021 0 Comments

The domestic apple is a deciduous tree native to central Asia and has been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe. It is a member of the rose…

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