I Love the Fire Light Hydrangea

I Love the Fire Light Hydrangea

Name: Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light aka the Fire Light Hydrangea Type of Plant: A medium to large shrub that flowers from late July until hard frost. Grow this hydrangea in full sun to part sun.  Why I Love/Hate this plant:  This panicle hydrangea flowers on new...
I Love Deutzia gracilis Chardonnay Pearls

I Love Deutzia gracilis Chardonnay Pearls

Name: Deutzia gracilis Chardonnay Pearls aka chardonnay pearls deutzia Type of Plant: This is a small shrub that has bright yellow foliage in the spring and early summer, and lime green leaves from mid-summer to fall. In late spring into early summer it’s also filled...
I Love Oxalis triangularis aka false shamrock

I Love Oxalis triangularis aka false shamrock

Name: Oxalis triangularis aka false shamrock Type of Plant: These are bulbs that are commonly sold as houseplants in February and March. People associate it with Saint Patrick’s Day, and it’s easy for the growers to bring it into flower at this time of year. Note that...
I Love the Breadseed Poppy, Papaver somniferum

I Love the Breadseed Poppy, Papaver somniferum

Name: Papaver somniferum aka the breadseed poppy or the opium poppy. Of the two common names, beadseed poppy is the most accurate for gardeners since we are growing this plant for its ornamental value, not for the latex that drug companies value. Type of Plant: An...
I Love Salvia officianalis aka Common Sage

I Love Salvia officianalis aka Common Sage

Name: Salvia officianalis aka common or culinary sage Type of Plant: This herb is a perennial in zones 4 to 8. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. This sage is semi-evergreen and flowers in early summer in most regions.  Why I Love/Hate this plant: What’s...
I Love Rudbeckia hirta

I Love Rudbeckia hirta

Name: Rudbeckia hirta aka black eyed Susans Type of Plant: Biennial that is sometimes grown as an annual. Grows 2 to 3 feet tall, often self-hybridizing and appearing with a variety of flower colors and sizes. Why I Love/Hate this plant: I love annuals that gently...
How To Grow Anthuriums Indoors

How To Grow Anthuriums Indoors

Name: Anthurium species and varieties, aka flamingo flower (or so I read…everyone I know just calls them “Anthuriums.”) Type of Plant: Herbaceous epiphytes that grow in tropical areas from Central to South America. The heart-shaped spathe that we call the flower is...
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