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Araliaceae:araliaceae dizygotheca elegantissima:False Aralia, Spider Aralia:A finicky plant that is rather hard to keep alive. Subject to frequent plant-tantrums.::5-28-01rev 4.9.5
Rosaceae:rosaceae spiraea japonica goldmound spirea:Goldmound Spirea:A compact Spirea with bright yellow foliage in the spring time of the year.::5.16.05
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Pinaceae:pinaceae abies balsamea nana:Dwarf Balasm Fir:A slow growing flat topped Dwarf Conifer::5.1.05
Amarylidaceae:amarylidaceae narcissus division 05:Triandrus Daffodils:The Triandrus Daffodils have 2-3 fragrant, pendulous flowers per stem.::03.08.03 5.8.5
Lamiaceae:lamiaceae origanum rotundifolium kent beauty:Origanum Kent Beauty:An ornamental oregano with fat pale green to maroon hop-like flowers. Good for patio pots, window boxes, etc.::11.15.03 4.21.05
Asteraceae ::Arts Pride Purple Coneflower:A coppery orange purple coneflower::12.15.05
Cupressaceae ::Shoosmith Juniper:A large growing upright Juniper.::6.2.05
Rhamnaceae:rhamnaceae rhamnus frangula:Glossy Buckthorn:An exotic, invasive small tree that is causing ecological havoc in many areas.::5.11.05
Polemoniaceae:polemoniaceae polemonium caeruleum brise d' anjou:Brise D' Anjou Jacobs Ladder:A striking variegated form of the Jacob's Ladder with violet-blue flowers. Thrives in shaded moist sites.::5.7.05
Verbenaceae::Purple Beautyberry, Chinese Beautyberry :A graceful medium shrub with arching branches.::
Ranunculaceae::Fern Leaf Peony:A short Peony with double red flowers and ferny foliage.::5.11.05
Cupressaceae ::Blue Carpet Juniper:A low, wide spreading Juniper with sharp blue foliage.::
Anacardiaceae::Royal Purple Smoke Bush:A purple leaf cultivar of the Smokebush. ::4.8.5
Cactaceae:cactaceae mammilaria bocasana var. multiceps::::4.12.5
Rosaceae:rosaceae spiraea x bumalda crispa:Spirea crispa:A short, narrow spreading shrub with light pink flowers and wavy leaves.::5.15.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae tulipa multiflowering:Multiflowering Tulips:This group is sometimes called bunch-flowering tulips, because each stem of the plant will have 3-5 flowers. They are a mid-season blooming tulip.::03.21.03 4.27.05
Crassulaceae ::Sedum Lidakense:::
Rosaceae:rosaceae geum canadense:White Avens:A rough somewhat sprawling plant with white flowers and hooked seed pods.::5.14.05
Begoniaceae ::Begonia Wollny:::
:pots of plants hanging baskets:Hanging baskets:This section contains pictures of annuals in hanging baskets.::4.5.7
Commelinaceae::Turtle Vine, Bolivian Inch Plant, Basket Plant:An easy to grow, vigorous creeping vine quickly filling out the growing container.::04.08.06
Pinaceae:pinaceae pinus banksiana:Jack Pine:A pine with little ornamental valued but valued for use in the paper making industry and as lumber.::5.3.05
Liliaceae::Dividing Hosta:Enter this section for information on dividing Hosta.::4.24.05
Rosaceae::Princess Kay Cherry:A double flowering plum.::
Apiaceae::Masterwort Rainbow:Delicate star like flowers with a ring of bracts.::05.06.06
Asteraceae:compositae sanvitalia speciosa aztec gold:Aztex Gold Sanvitalia:A low growing creeping plant with small yellow daisy-like flowers. Ideal in containers, baskets and garden beds.::4.16.05
Asteraceae:asteraceae aster novi-belgii woods pink:Aster Woods :A compact Aster with green foliage and large clear colored flowers.::8-5-01 4.9.5
Araceae::Painted Devil's Ivy, Silver Pothos:A vine having blue-green leaves overlaid with blotches of silver.::
Cupressaceae ::Repanda Juniper:A low growing plant with soft coarse foliage that forms an uniform circle.::12.14.05
Asteraceae::Heliopsis Summer Sun:A compact plant with single to double golden yellow flowers.::
Asteraceae:asteraceae rudbeckia fulgida speciosa viette's little suzie:Rudbeckia Viette's Little Suzie:A down sized version of the larger Rudbeckia Goldstrum.::07.23.03 4.10.5
Ranunculaceae ::Anemone Serenande:A vigorous dark pink fall blooming Anemone.::
Crassulaceae:crassulaceae sedum spurium elizabeth:Sedum Elizabeth:A low growing carpet forming sedum with red and green foliage and red flowers. ::4.5.6
Piperaceae:piperaceae peperomia obtusifolia:Blunt Leaf Peperomia, Pepper Face, Baby Rubber Tree:An old time favorite indoor house plant.::5.6.05
Asteraceae::Centaurea Gold Bullion :A gold foliage variety of the old standard Mountain Bluet.::
Malvaceae ::Rose of Sharon Minerva:A large shrub with lavender flowers late in the blooming season.::
Plantaginaceae:plantaginaceae plantago major:Broadleaf Plantain:A perennial weed of lawns and waste places.::07.06.03 5.7.05
Carophyllaceae ::Dianthus Pink Feather:::
Geraniaceae:geraniaceae geranium x cantabrigiense bikovo:Geranium Biokovo:A short, medium spreading plant for use in the full sun area of the garden. The flowers are a light pink almost white. Has one of the best fall foliage of the Geraniums.::4.18.05
Pinaceae:pinaceae pinus sylvestris mitsch weeping:Mitsch Weeping Scots Pine:A form of Scots pine that insists on being prostrate unless trained otherwise.:: 5.6.05
Liliaceae ::Globe Master Allium:Huge lilac purple balls reaching up to 8" wide on 3'+ stems. ::
Lamiaceae ::Coleus Religious Radish:A Coleus with a warm red foliage with a dark center.::
Rosaceae:rosaceae spiraea x bumalda anthony waterer:Anthony Waterer Spirea:A short, narrow spreading shrub for the full sun sites in the landscape.::5-23-01(rev) 5.15.05
Oxalidaceae:oxalidaceae oxalis regnellii:Irish Shamrock, Purple Leaf False Shamrock, Purple Shamrock:Although not the true Irish Shamrock, it is still a neat addition to a bright window sill. At night the leaves fold up and open during the day. Flowers do the same.::03.23.02 5.1.05
Begoniaceae:begoniaceae begonia x argenteoguttata:Angel-wing Begonia, Cane Begonia:A versatile plant grown for its foliage and flowers. Used in the garden, containers and as an indoor house plant.::4.11.05
Carophyllaceae ::Dianthus Tiny Rubies:A small clump formed plant with miniature tiny Carnation like flowers.::
:combinations annuals:Annual Combinations:This section contains a hodgepodge of pictures showing different annuals growing together::4.5.5
Rosaceae:rosaceae spiraea japonica little princess:Spirea Little Princess:A short, narrow spreading shrub with light pink flowers.::5-23-01, 5-26-01 5.15.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae asparagus:Asparagus fern seedlings:Enter this section to see some Asparagus Fern seedlings::4.22.05
:pots of plants wooden containers and pots::::4.5.5
Rosaceae:rosaceae potentilla arguta:Tall Potentilla, Prairie Cinquefoil:A native prairie wild flower reaching 1-3 feet with white flowers.::5.14.05
Iridaceae:iridaceae crocus:Crocus:A group of easy to grow small plants. Bloom in the early spring and are very hardy.::04.18.02 4.19.05
Lamiaceae:lamiaceae plectranthus purpuratus:Moth King Plectranthus, Purple Swedish Ivy:An easy to grow Swedish Ivy with gray green leaves and a purple underside.:: 4.21.05
Asteraceae ::Red Ribbed Chicory:An ornamental edible plant.::
Liliaceae ::Lily of the Valley:An aggressive ground cover for the semi-shaded moist areas.::6.9.05
Asteraceae:asteraceae tragopogon pratensis:Showy goat's-beard, Goat's-beard, Meadow Salsify, Yellow Goat's Beard:An introduced plant that has naturalized.::7-14-01 4.11.5
Violaceae ::Matrix Blue Frost Pansy, Matrix Blue Frost Viola:A Pansy with large blue and white flowers on compact plants.::
Poaceae:poaceae miscanthus sinensis ferner osten:Miscanthus Ferner Osten:::4.28.02
Labiatae::Monarda, Osage Tea:A medium tall, wide spreading perennial for the full sun areas of the garden.::05.04.06
Asteraceae:asteraceae solidago rigida:Stiff Glodenrod:A common Goldenrod found growing in open fields and along roadsides. Easy to identify because of its leaves. As with all Goldenrod's, they are not the culprit that cause allergy problems. Their pollen is relatively heavy and is carried away by insects not the wind.::09.02.02 4.11.05
Brassicaceae:brassicaceae iberis sempervivens:Purity Candytuft,:A low growing compact Candytuft.::4.11.5
Liliaceae::Pleomele Song of India:A variegated form of the all green Pleomele.::02.31.05
Fadaceae:fadaceae robinia pseudoacacia:Back Locust, Common Locust:A fast growing tree that is tolerant of adverse growing conditions and has escaped from cultivation and naturalized.::5.18.05
Liliaceae::Hosta Stetson:::4.26.05
Acanthaceae:acanthaceae fittonia verschaffectii argyroneura:Nerve Plant:A plant with extremely interesting foliage but rather difficult to grow. It needs above average humidity and warm temperature.::rev.9.26.03, 4.7.5
Solanaceae:solanaceae nicotiana suaveolans:Sweet Scented Tobacco:::6.24.05
Araceae::Dumb Cane, Dieffenbachia:This section contains pictures of the many cultivars of the "Dumb Cane". Refer back to Dieffenbachia for a complete listing of cultural data on these plants.::4.8.5
Rosaceae:rosaceae sorbus aucuparia:European Mountain Ash:A very showy tree but plagued by problems caused from stress, heat and lack of moisture.::5.16.05
Araliaceae:araliaceae hedera helix variegated:Variegated English Ivy:This section contains pictures and data on named variegated English Ivy cultivars.::4.9.5
Crassulaceae ::Sedum Autumn Charm:A variegated sport of Sedum Autumn Joy.::
Rosaceae::Winter King Hawthorn:A small tree with glossy leaves and a plethora of red fruit for winter interest.::11.28.05
Asteraceae ::Primadonna Deep Rose Purple Cone Flower:::
Begoniaceae::Rex Begonia:Rex Cultorum is a large group of rhizomatous begonias grown for their beautifully coloured leaves. Moderately difficult to grow having some specific cultural requirements.::
Magnoliaceae::Magnolia Elizabeth:A yellow flowering Magnolia, flowering before the leaves uncurl.: :
Araceae ::Lacy Tree Philodendron, Cut Leaf Philodendron, Tree Philodendron, Selloum Philodendron:A large easy to grow, tree-like Philodendron. This plan needs a large space.::
Aceraceae ::Autumn Flame Maple:A fast growing selection of the Red Maple.::11.22.05
Poaceae::Switch Grass North Wind:A tight upright Switch Grass cultivar.::
Taxodiaceae:taxodiaceae taxus cuspidata capitata:Upright Yew, Cone Shaped Yew:A yew cultivar that is often grown and sheared into a small cone shaped plant.::
Agavaceae::Soapweed, Small Soapweed, Spanish bayonet, Beargrass:Has sharp pointed stiff leaves and produces a tall raceme of white flowers.: :
Fumariaceae::Dolly Sods Bleeding Heart:An improved Fringed bleeding heart collected in the Dolly Sods area of West Virginia.::
Poaceae:poaceae hystrix patula:Bottle Brush Grass:woodland grass that gets 3-5 feet tall growing in the shaded areas of the woods.::08.13.02 5.7.05
Liliaceae ::Hosta Sombrero:A large green Hosta with frangrant white flowers.::
Saxifragaceae:saxifragaceae tiarella cordifolia var. collinia iron cross:Tiarella Iron Cross:A choice ground cover for the moist shaded areas of the garden. Besides the flowers this Tiarella has deeply lobed leaves with chocolate coloration down the mid-vein.::12.10.03, 6.17.05
Polygonaceae:polygonaceae polygonatum bistoria superba:Snakeweed:::5.9.05
Poaceae::Tufted Hairgrass:Produces tufted mounds of dark green foliage. The flowers are loose and airy.::
Caprifoliaceae :::::
Moraceae ::Common Mulberry, White Mulberry:A fast growing native tree that provides a delitable fruit for birds and humans.::
Polemoniaceae ::Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox:A low growing ground cover perennial with moss-like foliage and blue flowers in May.::
Asteraceae::String-of-Beads, String-of-Peas, String-of-Pearls:An easy to grow succulent plant with small spherical leaves that resemble a string of beads.:String of Beads, String of Peas, String of Pearls, String of Marbles:aaa
Asteraceae ::Joe Pye Weed:A tall native perennial for the moist areas of the garden.::
Caprifoliaceae ::Bitchiu Viburnum:A large open shrub flowering in the early spring.::
Geraniaceae:geraniaceae pelargonium hortorum dwarf:Dwarf Geraniums:This data sections contains pictures of the Dwarf or miniature Geraniums. Refer to the Geranium section for more cultural information on these plants.::4.18.05
Saxifragaceae::Dwarf Minnesota Snowflake Mach Orange:A dwarf Mach Orange with double white flowers in the spring.::
Leguminosae:leguminosae medigago lupulina:Black Medick:A sprawling plant with yellow flowers that are followed by the formation of the distinctive cluster of small, black seeds.::12-21-01 4.22.05
Caprifoliaceae:caprifoliaceae sambucus racemosa sutherland gold:Sutherland Gold Elderberry:A large golden colored European Red Elder. One of the more sun resistant yellow foliage Elderberry.::4.12.05
Asteraceae:asteraceae aster umbellatus:Flat-Topped Aster:A tall plant with masses of white flowers in flat-topped clusters.::4.9.5
:steps::This section contains examples of different types of materials and how they are used to make steps in the landscape.::4.5.5
Brassicaceae:brassicaceae brassica oleracea:Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Cabbage:An ornamental vegetable that is at its prime in the fall of the year.::4.12.5
Liliaceae:liliaceae sansevieria propagation - partial leaf cuttings:Sansevieria (partial leaf cuttings):Pictures and descriptions of propagating Sansevieria by partial leaf cuttings::4.26.05
Salicaceae:salicaceae salix integra haukura nishiki:Dappled Willow, Hakura Nishiki Willow:A medium to large shrub with mottled white, green and pink foliage.::5.27.05
:edging brick::This sections shows how brick can be used to edge an area in the landscape.::4.5.5
Berberidaceae ::Epimedium, Barrenwort:A long lasting ground cover for the shaded to semi-shaded areas of the garden. An added effect is the reddish mottled spring foliage.::4.30.05
Asteraceae::Rudbeckia Corona:A well branched compact annual Rudbeckia loaded with semi-double flowers.::
Ranunculaceae::Clematis viticella group, Virginas Bower:A group of Clematis with bell shaped nodding flowers that are hardy and easy to grow.::
Amarylidaceae:amarylidaceae hippeastrum:Amaryllis:A long lived, easy to flower indoor plant.::
Oleaceae ::Green Ash:The native green Ash is not used much in the landscape. It has been superseded by many of the newer cultivars::
Fagaceae :::::
Cupressaceae:cupressaceae juniperus communis depressa:Oldfield Juniper, Common Juniper:An extremely hardy vigorous coniferous shrub that is native to North America.::07.28.03
Ranunculaceae::Red Bane Berry:A woodland plant producing clusters of bright red poisonous berries.::
Caprifoliaceae ::Witherod Viburnum:A hardy medium sized shrub with one of the best ornamental fruit displays of the Viburnums.::
Violaceae::Viola Pandora's Box, Pansy Pamdoras Box:A florific blooming Pansy loaded with pastel toned flowers.::
Asteraceae:asteraceae liatris spicata kobold:Liatris Kobold:A shorter version of the species plant.::4.10.5
Liliaceae::Aloe Minibelle, Tiger Jaws Aloe:A nice dwarf Aloe. Looks are deceiving; the fierce looking thorns are actually fleshy.::
Amaranthaceae::Redroot Pigweed, Red-root Pigweed, Rough Pigweed, :A tall, annual weed the produces a red tap root.::01.16.05
:hard surfaces walks/paths brick patterns::Different patterns that can be used in brick walks.::4.5.5
Moraceae:moraceae ficus benjamina:Benjamin Fig, Ficus, Weeping Fig:An extremely popular, relatively easy to grow plant that tolerates many different light situations. If it has a problem it is leaf drop, which is an automatic occurrence when it is moved, brought home from the greenhouse or is subjected to some poor cultural practices.::rev. 01.31.02 4.30.05
Lamiaceae ::Spotted Dead nettle:A spreading ground cover for the shaded area. This species plant as been supplanted by many newer cultivars.::
Pinaceae:pinaceae pinus strobus pendula:Weeping White Pine,:A loose weeping form of the White Pine.::5.6.05
Lamiaceae:labiatae coleus blumei sun coleus:Sun Coleus:This section contains pictures of Coleus that were developed to grow in full sun.::04.15-01, 04-19-01, 03.30.05
Gesneriaceae::Streptocarpella:A dual purpose tropical plant being used outdoors during the summer and grows contently with your African Violets in the winter.::08.26.05
Asteraceae::St. Mary's Thistle, Blessed Thistle, Milk Thistle:Looks like and feels like a thistle with interesting marbled variegated prickly foliage.::02.24.06
Cruciferae:cruciferae caradmine bulbosa:Spring Cress, Bulbous Cress:A 6"-18" wild flower found blooming in shaded moist areas.::5.21.02
Cupressaceae ::Juniperus virginiana creba:A slender growing botanical variety of the more common Red Cedar.::8.02.05
Crassulaceae::Red Carpet Sedum:A succulent ground cover with red foliage that tolerates hot dry areas. Red Carpet may be the same plant as Sedum spurium Elizabeth?::
Convolvulaceae::Blue Cashbah Moroccan Glory Vine:A good plant for trailing out of window boxes and containers.::
Amaranthaceae:amaranthaceae celosia argentea:Cocks Comb, Celosia:A group of annuals that offer many colors, heights and flower shapes. The flowers are soft and have the texture of wool or velour. Likes full sun and needs well drained soil.::4.8.5
Polygonaceae:polygonaceae polygonum pensylvanicum:Pennsylvania Smartweed:A member of the Knotweed or Smartweed group of plants.::12.21.01 5.9.05
Begoniaceae ::Begonia Orange Rubra:A floriferous bloomer, Angel Wing (cane) type Begonia with orange pendulous flowers.::
Araceae:araceae philodendron scandens oxycardium heartleaf philodendron:Heartleaf Philodendron, Sweetheart Plant:An undemanding easy to grow and widely sold Philodendron. Tolerates the low lit areas of the interior.::rev. 02.13.02 4.9.6
Liliaceae ::Hosta Platinum Tiara:A medium sized dense Hosta with gold center leaves and a thin white margin.::
Moraceae:moraceae ficus elastica:Rubber Tree:A large growing plant that can be finicky to grow or it will grow like a weed. Bright lit areas grow on the dry side.::4.21.05
Primulaceae::Gold Leaf Lysimachia:A trailing ground cover type plant with yellow foliage.::
Euphorbiaceae:euphorbiaceae euphorbia pulcherrima:Poinsettia:Poinsettia are usually purchased as a holiday decoration and treated as a "throw away" plant. Enter this section to get information on how to keep your plant alive and healthy throughout the Christmas holiday and if you wish, beyond.::05.17.05
Cupressaceae:cupressaceae thuja occidentalis:American Arborvitae, White Cedar:American Arborvitae is the species plant and has been superseded by many better cultivars, but it is still a usable landscape plant.::12.10.01 5.17.05
Amarylidaceae:amarylidaceae narcissus division 13:Species and wild forms of Daffodils:This group includes all of the species and wild forms of Daffodils that are being used in ornamental gardens.::03.08.03 5.8.5
Lamiaceae:lamiaceae salvia guaranitica omaha gold:Salvia Omaha Gold:A tall growing plant with green leaves and a gold margin.::4.22.05
Violaceae::Viola Ultima Morpho, Pansy Ultima Morpho:A Pansy with large blue and Gold flowers. ::
Caprifoliaceae ::Fragrant Viburnum:A medium to large shrub with white flowers early in the spring that can be damaged from late frosts.::4.30.05
Commelinaceae:commelinaceae rhoeo spathacea vittata:Variegated Moses-in-the-Boat, Variegated Boat Lily:A variegated form of the more common Moses-in-the-Boat. Needs just the right spot or it will revert back to all green. Refer back to Moses-in-the-boat for a complete list of the cultural requirements for this plant.::03.29.02 4.15.05
Crassulaceae ::Sedum Black Jack:A sport of Sedum Matrona with dark purple, almost black foliage.::
Cornaceae:cornaceae cornus alternifolia natural site:Pagoda Dogwood:This section contains pictures of the Pagoda Dogwood in natural areas.::09.27.02 5.15.05
Rosaceae:rosaceae potentilla fruiticosa:Potentilla:Enter this section for general information on the care and culture of Potentilla's.::5.14.05
Cactaceae:cactaceae mammilaria elongota:Mammillaria:One of the easier Cactus to grow.::7-14-01 4.12.5
Crassulaceae :::The plant looks a lot like Sedum acre but little information can be found on S. hexangular.::
Begoniaceae ::Begonia echinosepala:A busy Begonia with attractive leaves and white flowers.: :
Cruciferae:cruciferae alliaria petiolata:Garlic Mustard:Garlic Mustard is a European plant that was introduced to the USA by early settlers. It was used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. Now Garlic Mustard has become a major invasive weed problem.::08.29.02, 10.01.02 4.15.05
Pinaceae:pinaceae pinus mugo aurea:Mugo Pine Golden Variety:A golden needled variety of the all green Mugo Pine.::5.6.05
Onagraceae:onagraceae epilobium angustifolium:Fireweed, Willow Herb:A beautiful pink flowering wildflower. One of the first plants to appear after an area has been burned.::12.01.01 4.30.05
Compositae:compositae senecio macroglossus variegatus:Variegated Wax Plant:A relatively easy to grow plant.::4.16.05
Piperaceae ::Felted Pepperface:A tough little indoor plant with soft felt covered leaves. ::
Geraniaceae:geraniaceae geranium maculatum:Spotted Geranium, Wild Geranium:An easy to grow, common, woodland wildflower.::4.18.05
Labiatae ::Petitie Delight Monarda:A short Monarda with pink flowers.::
Hippocastanaceae ::Autumn Splender :A small hardy tree with excellent fall foliage.::
Begoniaceae ::Non Stop Begonias:A seed grown variety of tuberous Begonias::
Amarylidaceae:amarylidaceae narcissus miniatures:Miniature Daffodils:These are the small cultivars and varieties used in the ornamental gardens. There are varieties found in many of the Daffodil divisions.::03.08.03
:strutures pergola:Pergola:A structure with open wood-framed roofs supported by regularly spaced posts and often covered with plants. Provides for a shaded walkway or passageway::4.5.5
Bromeliaceae::Earth Stars:::
Aizoaceae::Living Rock Plant:Pleospilos belongs to a group of plants called stone-mimicry plants. Their leaves resemble the stones and pebbles of the area they are native too. In the wild they lie half buried in the soil, making the leaves virtually invisible to the hungry herbivores of the region. ::
Pinaceae::Dwarf Serbian Spruce:A slow growing Dwarf Conifer.::5.1.05
Cornaceae::Cornelian Cherry Dogwood:A very early blooming large shrub or small tree::
Tiliaceae:tiliaceae tillia americana continental appeal:Continental Appeal American Liden:A distinctly pyramidal growing American Linden::7.03.05
Asteraceae:asteraceae achillea coronation gold:Coronation Gold Yarrow:A good medium height, landscape perennial for the full sun area of the garden. A double feature plant having yellow flowers and attractive gray-green foliage. An improvement over some of the older Achillea filipendulina varieties.::4.9.5
Caprifoliaceae ::Blackhaw Viburnum (natural site):A large ornamental shrub or small tree. White flowers in May with red fall foliage.::08.30.05
Lamiaceae::Greek Jerusalem Sage, Sticky Jerusalem Sage:A large perennial with yellow flowers.::
Sapindaceae::Golden Rain Tree, Panicled Golden Rain Tree, Shower Tree, Pride of India, Varnish Tree:A fast growing medium size tree with yellow flowers in July followed by ornamental seed pods.::
Amarylidaceae:amarylidaceae narcissus division 08:Tazetta Daffodils:The Tayzetta Daffodils have many pungent flowers per stem. The fragrance is a musky sweet smell.::03.08.03 47.8.5
Lamiaceae::Coleus Alabama Sunset:An old favorite, with colorful foliage.: :
Lamiaceae:lamiaceae salvia coccinea:Salvia Coral Nymph:A member of the Nymph series of Salvia coccinea.::4.21.05
Crassulaceae:crassulaceae sedum matrona:Sedum Matrona:A medium size perennial with pink flowers and burgundy-green foliage. Best in the full sun.::5.15.05, 5.25.05
Geraniaceae:geraniaceae pelargonium hortorum variegated geraniums:Variegated Geraniums:A photo album of variegated Geraniums. Refer back to "Geranium" for a complete cultural listing for this plant.:: 02.21.03 4.18.05
::Bluestone, Pennsylvania Bluestone:Walks and surfaced areas made from Blue stone. Pennsylvania Bluestone is a unique sand stone found only in Pennsylvania. Bluestone derives its name from its typically blue color.::
Capparaceae ::Cleome Senorita Roasalita:A prolific blooming plant with pink flowers and dark green foliage.::
::British soldier lichen:::
Caprifoliaceae:caprifoliaceae viburnum opulus compactum:Compact European Cranberrybush:A compact form of the species plant with a better flower and fruit display.::01.12.03
Liliaceae ::Hosta clausa, Hosta Tsubomi Giboshi:A spreading Hosta with green spear shaped leaves and a plethora of purple closed flower.::
Ranunculaceae:ranunculaceae cimicifuga racemosa:Snake Root, Cohosh Bugbane, Fairy Candles, Black Snake Root:A large bush-like plant that produces tall white spires in the summer. A denizen of the moist shady areas of the garden.::5-18-01 5.12.05
Amarylidaceae:amarylidaceae narcissus division 11:Split-Coronna Daffodils:In this group of Daffodils the corona (trumpet or cup) is split.::03.08.03 5.8.5
Asteraceae:asteraceae echinacea purpurea cultivars:Purple Coneflower Cultivars:A medium tall and medium spreading plant for the full sun areas of the garden. There are many great cultivars of this tough native Coneflower.::
Ranunculaceae ::Cimicufuga Brunette:A large bush-like plant that produces tall white spires in the summer with dark copper beech colored leaves. A denizen of the moist shady areas of the garden.::02.23.06
Fabaceae:leguminosae mimosa pudica:Sensitive Plant:An oddity in the plant world having leaves which fold up when touched. Not the easiest plant to keep alive.::5.18.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae trillium luteum:Yellow Trillium, Yellow Wake Robin:A beautiful Trillium reaching up to 18" tall with yellow flowers.::5.15.02 4.27.05
Rosaceae:rosaceae potentilla atrosanguinea:Himalayan Cinquefoil, Ruby Cinquefoil:A plant that has been the parent for many hybrids.::
Cupressaceae ::Snow False Cypress, Snow Sawara Flase Cypress:A dwarf bun shaped conifer with white tipped foliage.::
Piperaceae::Pincushion Peperomia:Thick succulent stems with bean shaped light green leaves.::
Ranunculaceae:ranunculaceae aquilegia chrysantha:Golden Columbine:An easy to grow Columbine with large yellow flowers.::5.11.05
Berberidaceae::Epimedium Rose Queen:A long lasting ground cover for the shaded to semi-shaded areas of the garden.::4.30.05
Cornaceae:cornaceae cornus canadensis:Bunchberry, Dwarf Cornel, Creeping Dogwood, Crackerberry:A beautiful native wild flower that requires some special conditions to properly grow. Prefers the cool moist woods.::5.15.05
Cupressaceae:cupressaceae juniperus sabina broadmore:Broadmore Juniper:A low growing wide spreading shrub for the full sun. It retains its green foliage throughout the entire growing season.::5.15.05
Labiatae:labiatae ajuga reptans pink elf:Ajuga Pink Elf:A green foliage, pink flowering Ajuga cultivar.::4.19.05
Piperaceae::Parallel Peperomia:An easy to grow pendant type of Peperomia.::06.10.06
Juglandaceae::Black Walnut, Western Black Walnut:A large tree valued for its lumber. The large size limits and toxin produced by the roots, limits it's use in the urban landscape.::
Iridaceae::Tall Bearded Iris:Tall Bearded Iris are the Queens of the Iris world reaching up to 24 inches in height.::
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Liliaceae:liliaceae hemerocallis orange flowering daylily:Orange flowering Daylily:This section contains pictures of Daylily with orange flowers.::7-19-02 4.22.05
Rhamnaceae:rhamnaceae rhamnus cathartica:Common Buckthorn:A tree or large shrub that has become a major invasive plant. Almost to the point of becoming out of control. Forms monocultures, suppressing all of the native plant species.::09.02.02, rev.09.10.03 5.11.05
Brassicaceae ::Autumn Snow Candytuft:A cultivar that flowers heavy in thew spring and some in the fall.::
Geraniaceae ::Variegated Rose Scented Geranium:A variegated form of the rose scented Geranium.::04.14.06
Asteraceae:asteraceae dahlia:Dahlia:This section contains information on how to dig and store Dahlia's tuberous roots.::4.8.5
Boraginaceae ::Pulmonaria photo album:A photo album of different types of Pulmonaria.::
Cupressaceae:cupressaceae juniperus horizontalis blue chip:Blue Chip Juniper:A wide spreading, low growing shrub for the full sun areas of the landscape. Excellent blue foliage in the summer and fall.::12.10.01 5.15.05
Oleaceae ::Palibin Lilac, Dwarf Korean Lilac:A compact Lilac with whitish lilac colored flowers.::
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Cyperaceae::Bronco Carex, :An interesting bronze colored plant with a mounded weeping growth habit.::
Fabaceae:fabaceae melilotus officinalis:Yellow Sweet Clover:A large growing, sweet smelling, non-native plant. Considered to be an invasive weed by many people.::08.20.02 01.27.03 5.18.05
Iridaceae:iridaceae iris pseudacornus:Yellow Flag Iris, Water Flag:A tall growing yellow flowering Iris that likes wet soil conditions.::08.13.02 4.19.05
Pinaceae:pinaceae picea pungens fat albert:Fat Albert Blue Spruce:A dense, blue foliage Spruce that is small in size as compared to some of its relatives.::5.3.05
Araceae::Washington Palm, Fan Palm:A very tall growing palm used as large landscape palms in warmer hardiness zones.::
Lamiaceae ::Thistle Sage:A plant for the full sun dry sites in the garden.::
Papaveraceae::Double Greater Celadine:A double version of the Greater Celadine.::
Caprifoliaceae ::Golden Leaf European Cranberry Bush:A yellow leaf form of the European Cranberrybush.::
Boraginaceae::Anchusa Blue Angel, Bugloss Blue Angel:A tender perennial with vivid blue flowers::
Gesneriaceae:gesneriaceae episcia hybrid chocolate soldier:Episcia:A relatively difficult plant to grow requiring a warm temperature and above average humidity.::4.18.05
Asteraceae::Achillea Galaxy Series:A series of hybrid Achillea who have the parents A. Taygetea and A. millefolium::
Pinaceae::Silberlocke Korean Fir:A cultivar of the Korean Fir.::
Salicaceae:salicaceae salix purpurea nana:Artic Blue Willow, Dwarf Purpleoiser Willow:A very hardy dwarf willow.::6.1.05
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Asteraceae::Persian Cornflower:A medium sized plant that produces interesting rosey pink fringed flowers::4.8.5
Ranunculaceae:ranunculaceae aquilegia photo album:Columbine Photo Album:A collection of different types of Columbines.::
Rosaceae::Daphne Spirea:One of the smaller Spireas.:This Spirea has very close ties to 'Little Princess'. It has a small mature size (1-2' x 2-3'), japonica in a relative sense. This is another variety of Spirea that is a good selection for gardens with limited space.:
Magnoliaceae::Star Magnolia cultivar:An unamed cultivar of the Star Magnolia.::
Ericaceae:ericaceae rhododendron mikkelii:Rhododendron Mikkelii:A hardy Finish Rhododendron cultivar.::02.01.04 5.17.05
Asteraceae:asteraceae tagetes hero:Marigold Hero:An excellent compact French dwarf Marigold.::4.11.5
Lamiaceae ::Salvia Snow Hill:A white flowering form of perennial Salvia.::03.06.06
Lamiaceae::Prostrate Coleus Swedish Ivy:A low growing or trailing easy to grow plant.::
Celastraceae:celastraceae euonymus fortunei mor gold:Mor Gold Euonymus:A gold leaf Euonymus cultivar.::4.5.5
Carophyllaceae ::Strawberry Parfait Dianthus:A striking cold tolerant plant when in bloom.::11.11.05
Rosaceae::Red, Orange and Pink Flowering Potentillantilla:Enter this section for data and pictures of flowering cultivars of "Potentilla" other than yellow and white. Refer back to Potentilla fruiticosa "Potentilla" for a complete cultural listing.::5.16.05
Iridaceae:iridaceae iris germanica dividing iris::This section contains a description on how to divide Iris.::4.19.05
Gesneriaceae:gesneriaceae episcia hybrid cleopatra:Episcia Cleopatra:A relatively difficult plant to grow because it requires warm temperature and above average humidity. ::6-2-01 4.18.05
Ranunculaceae::Devil in the bush, Love in a mist:An annual with feathery foliage, interesting flowers and ornamental seed pods. The flowers seem to float in the mist of feathery foliage.::
Asteraceae:asteraceae helenium autumnale:Sneezeweed:A plant common to moist areas. It produces hundreds of yellow daisy-like flowers in the late summer through early autumn.::04.03.02
Araceae:araceae monstera deliciosa:Swiss-Cheese Plant, Monstrose Philodendron:An easy to grow, durable Philodendron look alike. The main problem with growing this plant is its size and gangly growth pattern.::4.5.8
Compositae:compositae sonchus oleraceus:Common Sowthistle, Annual Sowthistle:A common yellow flowering weed.::08.22.02 4.16.05
Betulaceae:betulaceae betula platyphylla japonica:Whitespire Birch:A medium sized birch tree with moderate resistance to the Bronze Birch Borer and Birch Leaf Minor.::4.11.05
Lamiaceae::Mint Leaf Swedish Ivy:A Swedish Ivy with cascading stems that is commonly used in combination with annuals, in patio pots, window boxes and hanging baskets. Also an easy to grow plant for the bright to moderate lit areas of the interior of buildings.::
Cupressaceae:cupressaceae thuja occidentalis sherwood moss:Sherwood Moss Arborvitae:A dwarf slow growing, cone-shaped plant.::12.08.01,09.27.03 5.17.05
Taxodiaceae:taxodiaceae taxus x media wardii:Wardii Yew:A wide spreading, flat top Yew cultivar.::07.12.03 6.25.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta green gold:Hosta Green and Gold:A medium sized green Hosta with a thin irregular creamy margin. ::4.24.05
Araliaceae:araliaceae hedera helix birds foot:Birds Foot English Ivy:This section contains pictures of named English Ivy that have thinner pointed leaves. These are called the Birds Foot Ivy.::4.9.5
Rosaceae:rosaceae rosa meidiland rose:Mediland Rose:A group of medium spreading short Shrub Roses.::01.19.02 5.16.05
Caprifoliaceae:caprifoliaceae viburnum x juddi:Juddi Viburnum:A very showy, early spring blooming, fragrant shrub. This is an improved hybrid of Viburnum carlesii (Koreanspice Viburnum)::4.12.05
Asteraceae::May Queen, Maikonigin:Maikonigin is a compact and not as aggressive verson of the common Ox Eye Daisy.:ox eye daisy, ox-eye daisy:6.1.05
Geraniaceae:geraniaceae geranium clarkei kashmir white:Kashmier White Geranium:An easy to grow white flowering, mid-sized hardy Geranium for the full sun to partial shaded area of the garden.::02.21.02 4.18.05
Pinaceae:pinaceae picea glauca rainbows end:Rainbows End Dwarf White Spruce:A dwarf spruce with a bright yellow early spring new growth followed with another creamy yellow flush in mid summer.::5.6.05
Geraniaceae::Geranium Midnight Reider:An unusual Geranium with dark purple foliage.::
Boraginaceae::Pulmonaria David Ward:A variegated Pulmonaria with pink-red flowers.::
Begoniaceae::Begonia Sophie Cecile:A tall growing cane-like Begonia.::02.16.06
Crassulaceae ::Sedum Golden Teardrop:::
Caprifoliaceae:caprifoliaceae weigela florida variegated:Weigela Variegated:A medium size Weigela with pink flowers and variegated foliage.::4.5.5
Cactaceae:cactaceae rhipsalidosis gaertneri:Easter Cactus:One of the three types of holiday cactus. The Easter cactus blooms during March and April.::04.02.03 4.12.05
Gesneriaceae:gesneriaceae saintpaulia ionatha hybrids:African Violet:African Violets are one of the easiest to grow and most popular of the flowering indoor plants. There are hundreds if not thousands of cultivars to choose from.::4.18.05
Carophyllaceae ::Dianthus Siberian Blues, Amur Dianthus:The closeset to true blue flowers in the Dianthus genus.::
Berberidaceae:berberidaceae berberis cultivars:Concord Barberry:A dwarf compact red leaf Barberry. Reported to be an improved from of Pygmy Crimson Barberry.::4.11.05
Violaceae::Viola Antique shades, Pansy Antique Shades:Large flowering plants with flowers in antique shades.::
Verbenaceae::Verbena Rapunzel Series:A series of Verbena with trailing growth habits, mildew resistant and excellent long lasting flowers.::
Ficoidaceae::Fenestrarias, Baby Toes:A small highly succulent plant with window tipped leaves.::
Fumariaceae:fumariaceae dicentra spectablils alba:White Bleeding Heart:A medium height, medium spreading plant for the shaded areas of the garden. This is a white form of the pink flowering Bleeding Heart.::06.22.03 5.18.05
Lamiaceae::Cashmere Sage:A showy Asian import with lavender pink flowers.::
Liliaceae:liliaceae tulipa single early:Single Early Tulips:Single early tulips bloom early in the season. At this time the weather is cooler and the flowers will last longer than the later blooming varieties.::03.21.03 4.27.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae tulipa greggii:Greggii Tulips:The Gregii Tulips have been developed directly from species tulips native to Turkistan. They have a limited color range and bloom early in the season. Their foliage is spotted or striped. ::03.22.03 4.27.05
Chenopodiaceae:chenopodiaceae kochia scoparia var. trichophylla:Kochia, Summer Cypress, Burning Bush:A feathery, soft green, dome shaped plant that resembles a dwarf conifer. An unusual plant that isn't utilized much by gardeners.::4.15.05
Amaranthaceae:amaranthaceae celosia argentea spicata:Wheat Celosia:This section contains pictures of different wheat varieties of Celosia. Refer back to Celosia argentea (Celosia) for a complete listing of the cultural data for this plant::4.8.5
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Asteraceae ::Marigold Photo Album:::
Geraniaceae ::Variegated Ivy Leaf Geraniums:Ivy leaf Geraniums with variegated foliage.::
Cupressaceae:cupressaceae thuja occidentalis pyramidalis:Pyramidal Arborvitae:This Arborvitae has a thinner pyramidal shape.::12.08.01 5.17.05
Anacardiaceae:anacardiaceae cotinus coggygria:Smoke Bush:A group of tall, medium to wide, spreading shrubs. The main attraction of is their puffy growth that forms with the flowers, hence the name "Smoke Bush".::4.8.5
Caprifoliaceae ::Weigela Canary:A yellow flowering Weigela.::
Cupressaceae ::Hughes Juniper:A wide spreading low growing Juniper with green foliage during the summer changing to a steel gray in the fall winter.::07.31.05
Cupressaceae ::Kallay's Compact Juniper:A flat top Pfister type Juniper.::01.30.06
Caprifoliaceae:caprifoliaceae sambucus pubens:Scarlet Elder, American Red Elderberry:Very similar in appearance to the Common Elderberry but has red berries and flowers earlier.::4.12.05
Moraceae:moraceae ficus lyrata:Fiddle Leaf Fig:A relatively easy plant to grow in the bright lit areas of the indoors.::
Asteraceae ::Golden Groundsel, Britt Maria Crawford Ligularia:A large growing plant that requires moist soil conditions. Combination of the chocolate-maroon and orange daisy-like flowers make this an outstanding plant in the right spot.::
Crassulaceae ::Sedum Frosty Morn:A small bushy sedum with variegated foliage.::
Compositae ::Zinnia Crystal series:A very floriferous Mexican type Zinnia an AAS winner.::
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta whirlwind:Whirlwind Hosta:A medium to large mounded green Hosta with greenish white centers to the leaves.::08.04.02 4.26.05
Apocynaceae::Desert Rose:An interesting easy to grow succulent plant.::
Goodeniaceae::Fan Flower:A heat loving plant commonly used in containers.::12.15.05
Vitaceae:vitaceae parthenocissus quinquefolia monham:Star Showers Virgina Creeper:A rapid growing vine with white paint splattered leaves.::4.25.05
Apocynaceae::Vinca, Periwinkle:A popular variegated vine used in hanging baskets and patio pots. Grown as an annual in colder climates but is a perennial in zones 7-9.::5.11.05
Convolvulaceae::Wild Morning Glory, Hedge Bindweed, European Bindweed:Similar to the Hedge Bindweed (Convolvulus sepium), except the foliage is smaller, smaller flowers and is more frequently found growing on the ground. Where as the Hedge Bindweed is commonly growing on something.::5.16.05
Piperaceae ::Red Edge Peperomia:::
Asteraceae:asteraceae eupatorium maculatum gateway:Eupatorium:A tall growing perennial for the moist partial shaded areas of the yard.::7-14-01 4.9.5
Juglandaceae::Shagbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory, Scalybark Hickory:A large growing native tree producing a edible fruit.::
Bromeliaceae:bromeliaceae guzmania lingulata:Guzmania:A group of Bromeliads that are a little more difficult to grow, but well worth the effort.::4.12.5
Aceraceae:aceraceae acer saccharinum:Silver Maple:This section contains pictures of Silver Maple in the landscape. Refer back to Silver Maple Natural site for more information on this plant.::12.29.03 4.7.5
Tropaelolaceae:tropaelolaceae tropaeolum majus:Nasturium:An old fashion, edible plant that should be used more in today's annual gardens. Needs at least 1/2 day of sun.::7.3.05
Moraceae:moraceae ficus benjamina cultivars:Benjamin Fig Cultivars:This section contains pictures of different Benjamin Fig cultivars. Refer back to Ficus benjamina "Benjamin Fig" for complete cultural data. ::4.30.05
Poaceae:poaceae pennisetum setaceum rubrum:Pennisetum rubrum, Fountain Grass:An annual grass with striking purple foliage. Can be used in the garden or in containers. ::11.08.01 5.7.05
Haloragaceae::Wellington Bronze Seaberry, Wellington Bronze Halorais, Shrubby Haloragis'Wellington Bronze':A small plant grown for the bronze foliage.::
Solanaceae:solanaceae petunia cascade:Cascade Petunias:The Cascade series are single grandiflora Petunia's. They produce large flowers on cascading stems and are commonly used in pots and baskets. Refer back to Petunia for a complete cultural list for this plant.::rev6.10.02 6.24.05
Cactaceae ::Bunny Ears Cactus, Polka Dot Catus:A cute looking plant with masses of irritating barbed spines that easily detach into fingers, clothes, etc.::
:horticulture building raised beds::This contains a series of slides explaining how to make a raised bed out of 2 by 4's.::4.5.5
Araliaceae::Devils Walking-stick, Hercules Club, Prickly Elder:A fast spreading shrub which develops lots of nasty prickles.::
Betulaceae::Purple Giant Filbert:A large shrub, with intense purple leaves in the spring fading to green in the early summer.::
Cupressaceae ::Monard Juniper:This low growing, flat topped spreading Juniper. Often described as an improved Broadmore Juniper.::1.12.05
Asteraceae ::Taygetea Yarrow:A medium size plant with pale yellow flowers and silvery gray-green foliage. Great for the full sun daier areas of the garden.::
Euphorbiaceae::Corncob Plant, Corncob Euphorbia:A wierd but lovable plant with stems resemblong an ear of corn. Good for bright windows, grow on the dry side. Rather easy to grow.::
Rutaceae:rutaceae zanthoxylum americanum:Prickly Ash, Toothache Tree:A large shrub or small tree. Most parts of the plant have a lemon-like odor. Basically a native plant and not used much in the landscape.::11.25.03 5.27.05
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Labiatae:labiatae monarda fistulosa:Wild Bergamont, Horsemint, Bee Balm:A common, medium to tall growing native prairie plant. A member of the mint Family.::8.03.02 04.21.05
Salicaceae ::Cottet Willow, Streamco Willow, Dwarf Banker's Willow:A low growing Willow. with stems rooting where they touch the soil.::
Labiatae ::Variegated Ground Ivy, Variegated Creeping Charlie:A variegated form of the extremely invasive Creeping Charlie.::
Asteraceae ::Eupatorium Carin:A Eupatorium with a light pink flower.::
Celastraceae:celastraceae euonymus europaeus (natural):European Euonymus, Spindle Tree:A large growing shrub or small tree. The principle landscape value is the showy seed capsules.::03.11.04
Asclepiadaceae ::Butterflyweed:Pictures of plants growing in garden sites.::
Urticaceae:urticaceae pellionia daveauana:Watermelon Begonia:A plant with colorful leaves and creeping stems. Likes warmer temperatures and higher humidity.::4.20.05
Cornaceae:cornaceae cornus alternifolia argenta:Argentea Pagoda Dogwood:A variegated Pagoda Dogwood that can add a punch of color to woodland settings.::
Pinaceae:pinaceae picea glauca sanders blue:Sanders Blue:A narrow, blue upright cultivar of the Alberta Spruce.::5.3.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta sieboldiana big daddy:Hosta Big Daddy:A very large blue Hosta.::4.26.05
Rosaceae ::Geum Starkers Magnificum’ :A medium plant producing double tangerine orange flowers.::
Brassicaceae::Arabis Pinkie:::
Scrophulariaceae:scrophulariaceae linaria vulgaris:Butter-and-Eggs, Toadflax:Produces showy flowers but it is an aggressive spreading plant.::6.24.05
Crassulaceae:crassulaceae sedum autumn joy:Sedum Autumn Joy, Sedum Herbstfreude:Autumn Joy is a tough. almost indestructible, landscape perennial. The flowers bloom late in the summer becoming a major contributor to the fall garden. Prefers full sun. A very popular plant.::5-5-01, 5-11-01,6-2-01 5.15.05
Rosaceae:rosaceae aronia melanocarpa elata:Black Chokeberry:A medium spreading, medium height shrub that is adaptable to many different sites. The spring flowers and fall color are two of its better features.::5.11.05
Acanthaceae:acanthaceae hemigraphis colorata exotica:Purple Waffle Plant:A spreading, mounding plant that has very ornamental dark red wrinkled leaves. A bit touchy about its light and moisture requirements.::4.5.02, 10.02.02, 01.08.02, 04.07.05, 05.26.05
Primulaceae ::Cowslip Primula, Cowslip Primrose:An English wildflower that makes a nice early blooming garden perennial.::
Gingoaceae ::Witches Broom Ginkgo:A dwarf form of Ginkgo found on a "Witches Broom" growth of a normal tree.::
Rosaceae:rosaceae spiraea japonica shirobana:Spirea Shirobana:An interesting Spirea with pink and white flowers produced at the same time.::5.15.05
:mixed garden scenes annuals fox river #1::A large garden in front of Fox River Greenhouses and Landscaping, Big Bend, Wisconsin::4.5.5
Campanulaceae:campanulaceae campanula glomerata:Campanula Joan Elliot, Joan Elliot Clustered Bellflower:A medium growing perennial with showy clusters of violet flowers.::08.22.03 4.12.05
Liliaceae ::Hosta El Nino:A Tardiana Hosta with blue leaves with a thin white margin.::
Cyperaceae ::Leather Leaf Sedge:A clump forming bronze colored sedge. Grow as an annual in zone #5.::
Rosaceaea::Black Jetbeard:A mounded, loose somewhat raggy shrub but good for tough sites.::06.05.06
Asteraceae::Fiesta Del Sol Mexican Sunflower, Tithonia Mexican Sunflower:One of the first dwarf Mexican Sunflowers.::
Osmundaceae::Interupted Fern:An easy to grow large upright fern. Interrupted fern gets its name from the brown fertile pinnae, which "interrupt" the green sterile leaflets on the larger fronds. ::04.20.06
Lamiaceae ::Coleus Sedona:A Coleus with an unusual colored foliage.::
Rosaceae:rosaceae spiraea japonica neon flash:Spirea Neon Flash:An improved version of the old standby Anthony Waterer Spirea.::5.15.05
Berberidaceae:berberidaceae berberis thunbergii bonanza:Bonanza Barberry:A slow growing bright yellow Barberry.::07.06.03 4.11.05
Labiatae:labiatae solenostemon scutillarioides:All Gold Lemon Balm, Golden Lemon Balm:An all gold selection of Lemon Balm grown both as an ornamental perennial or a culinary herb.::04.01.05
Caprifoliaceae:caprifoliaceae viburnum dentatum natural site:Arrowood Viburnum:This section contains picture taken in natural areas.::11.26.03 4.12.05
Buxaceae:buxaceae pachysandra terminalis:Pachysandra, Japanese Spurge:A short evergreen ground cover for the shaded areas.::04-16-01 4.12.05
Moraceae::Long Leaf Fig:An unusual looking Fig with long thin leaves. ::4.30.05
Pinaceae:pinaceae pinus nigra:Austrian Pine:One of the better pines for the landscape.::5.6.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae tulipa triump:Triump Tulips:The Triumph Tulip's make up a very large group of plants with a wide range of colors. Medium height and bloom midseason.::03.21.03 4.27.05
Asteraceae::Coreopsis Zagreb:A compact upright Coreopsis with yellow flowers.::
Polypodiaceae:polypodiaceae davallia fejeensis:Rabbit's Foot Fern:The creeping fuzzy rhizomes make this plant a conversation piece.::5.9.05
Araceae::Synogonium cultivars, Arrowhead Vine:This section contains pictures of some of the different Syngonium cultivars. ::4.9.6
Aceraceae::Green Mountain Sugar Maple:In good soils a rapid growing Sugar Maple cultivar with outstanding fall foliage color. The thicker leatherly leaves providses this tree with some resistance to leaf scorch and tatter during dry periods.::
Ulmaceae::Golden English Elm:An English Elm cultivar with golden yellow leaves in the spring changing to green as the season progresses. As with many Elm species Dutch Elm disease has limited it's use in the landscape.::
Brassicaceae:brassicaceae thlaspi arvense:Field Penny Crest:An annual weed common throughout the USA.::4.11.5
Balsaminaceae:balsaminaceae impatiens walleriana:Impatiens:One of the most popular annuals sold. Best grown in the shade. They come in a plethora of colors.::
Brassicaceae:brassicaceae barbarea vulgaris:Winter Cress,Yellow Rocket:The bright yellow flowers of this early blooming plant are very noticeable in the early spring landscape. It is a short lived perennial or biennial and is found growing just about anywhere.::5.25.02, 6.22.02 4.12.5
Scrophulariaceae ::Angelonia Angel Mist Series, Angelonia Serena, Summer Snapdragon Serena:An Angelonia series with compact plants with compact flowers.::
Crassulaceae ::Sedum Strawberries and Cream:Name references the two toned color of the flowers.::
Hydrangeaceae ::Variegated Lacecap Hydrangea:A Lacecap Hydrangea grown for it's variegated foliage::
Geraniaceae ::Geranium Ankums Pride:A low growing hardy Geranium with pink flowers in different shades.::
Liliaceae:liliaceae chionodoxa sardensis:Glory-of-the-Snow:One of the earliest bulbs to bloom in our area. A great plant to perennialize a spot in the garden.::4.13.02 4.22.05
Fumariaceae ::Ruby Mar Bleeding Heart:An hybrid of the Pacific Bleeding Heart.::
Apocynaceae:apocynaceae vinca minor cultivars:VInca minor cultivars:A photo album of different cultivars of Vinca Minor.::06.22.03 4.8.5
Poaceae:poaceae bouteloua curtipendula:Side-Oats Grama:Forms small tufts of narrow leaves with arching flower scapes.::5.7.05
Brassicaceae::Golden Ball Alyssum:A compact form of the perennial Alyssum.::
Polemoniaceae::Ipomopsis Humingbird Bird Mix:A tall slender plant for the back of the border. Will make great cut flowers.::02.24.06
Boraginaceae::Pulmonaria Raspberry Splash:A Pulmonaria with silver marked foliage and raspberry-coral flowers.::
Cactaceae:cactaceae mammilaria melanocentra::::4.12.5
Fabaceae::Carolina Thermopsis, Carolina Lupine:A tall hardy yellow flowering plant for the full sun areas of the garden.::02.21.06
Buxaceae:buxaceae buxus koreana x sempervirens:Green Velvet Boxwood:This is a selection of Boxwood that has proven to be very hardy for me in Zone #5.::12.12.02 4.12.05
Crassulaceae ::Tricolor Sedum:A nice small, non-aggressive Sedum with colorful foliage.::
Polypodiaceae::Christmas Fern:A hardy tough evergreen fern preferring the shaded areas of the garden.::5.10.05
Rosaceae ::Spirea veitchii:A strong growing, arching shrub with white flowers reaching over 8 feet high.::
Fagaceae ::Scarlet Oak:A medium to large Oak with Scarlett fall coloration.::
Betulaceae ::Heritage Birch:A cultivar of the native River Birch with bark more similar to the Paper Birch.::
Amaranthaceae::Chicken Gizard, Yellow Chicken Gizzard:Grown for its colorful yellow veined green leaves and red stems.::12.15.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae erythronium albidum:White Trout Lily, Dogtooth Violet:This is a white flowering form of the more common yellow flowering Trout Lily.::5.14.02 4.22.05
Campanulaceae ::Resholt Variety Dalmation bell flower:A spreading 12 inch tall Campanula.::
Primulaceae ::Cortusa-leaved Primula:::
Pteridaceae::Maidenhair Fern, Northern Maidenhair Fern:A spreading fern producing delicate fronds.::02.03.06
Rosaceae ::Accolade Cherry:::
Celastraceae:celastraceae euonymus fortunei var. coloratus:Purple Leaf Winter Creeper:A rapid growing, dense, trailing ground cover for the full sun to partial shaded areas. The leaves are green and change to plum-purple during the fall.::4.5.7, 08.22.05
Agavaceae:agavaceae beaucarnea recurvata:Pony Tail Palm, Elephants Foot:A very easy to grow "weird but lovable" plant. Does best in direct to bright light situations. It will form a large caudex.::
Moraceae::Variegated Creeping Fig:A variegated variety of the standard all green Creeping Fig. This plant has a wide, white leaf margin. ::4.30.05
Rosaceae::Firebird Crab:::05.9.05
Anacardiaceae::Velvet Cloak Smoke Bush:Purple cultivar, maintaining good color through most of the summer. Fall color is reddish-purple.::
Cupressaceae::Nigra Arborvitae:A tall pyramidal Arborvitae with dark green foliage. Good for tall hedges and wind breaks.::
Amaranthaceae::Purple Knight:A vigorus upright, spreading purple leaf foliage plant.::4.8.5
Crassulaceae:crassulaceae sedum kamtschaticum v middendorffianum:Sedum middendorffianum, Middendorf Stonecrop:A delicate member of the Sedum kamtschaticum group.::4.4.5
Verbenaceae ::Verbena Superbena :A Verbena with a large colorful flowers. ::
Rosaceae ::Lavender Dream Rose:A busy arching, medium size shrub rose with semi-double lavender-pink flowers.::03.30.06
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta plantaginea:Fragrant Hosta, August Lily:A medium size Hosta with glistening lime-green leaves. Produces large, fragrant flowers towards the end of the growing season.::4.26.05
Clethraceae::Clethra Hokie Pink:A good shrub for the moist areas of the yard. Has fragrant deep pink flowers and good fall color.::
Cupressaceae:cupressaceae thuja occidentalis rheingold:Rheingold Arborvitae:This medium size shrub has a chameleon effect. In the summer it is a bright golden yellow color and in the winter it turns to an old gold or coppery bronze color.::12.08.01 5.17.05
Asclepiadaceae::Hindu Rope Plant, Hindu Rope, Hindu Rope Hoya:A variety of the Wax Plant(Hoya)with contorted dark green leaves.:Hindu rope plant, Krinkle Curls, Krinkle Kurls:
Araceae:araceae syngonium podophylum emerald gem:Emerald Gem:This very easy to grow plant is a climbing vine in its natural habitat. There are many cultivars with different leaf colors and shapes.::4.9.5. 01.29.06
Salicaceae:salicaceae populus deltoides:Cottonwood, Eastern Cottonwood:A very fast growing short-lived tree. Its messy habit of producing large amounts of catkins has caused it to become outlawed in many communities.::09.06.02 5.27.05
Asteraceae :compositae ageratum houstonianum:Ageratum, Floss Flower:A short, mainly blue colored annual for the full sun.::8.13.03 4.15.05
Salicaceae::Geyers Willow:A small Willow for a full sun wet to moist site.::
Brassicaceae:brassicaceae caradmine bulbosa:Spring Cress, Bulbous Cress:A wild flower found blooming in shaded moist areas.::5.21.02 4.11.5
Asteraceae:asteraceae helichrysum petiolare variegatum:Licorice Splash Licorice Plant:A compact foliage plant with variegated velvety yellow and green gray leaves. Commonly used in patio pots and other outdoor planters.::
Geraniaceae:geraniaceae pelargonium hortorum multiple colored leaf varieties:Multiple colored leaf varieties:A photo album of Geraniums with multiple colors in their leaves.::4.18.05
Scrophulariaceae:scorphulariaceae chelone oblique:Pink Turtle-head, Turtle Head:A medium spreading, medium height, pink flowering plant.:Turtlehead, Pink Turtle Head:4.12.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta golden tiara:Hosta Golden Tiara:A fast growing, small, gold variegated Hosta. ::4.24.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta patriot:Hosta Patriot:A very popular medium Hosta. The leaves are dark green in the center with a wide white margin. One of the best white variegated Hosta available.::4.26.05
Tiliaceae:tiliaceae tillia americana:American Linden, Basswood:A large growing native tree.::08.30.02 6.24.05
Amarylidaceae:amarylidaceae narcissus division 04:Double Daffodils:The double Daffodils have single or multiple flowers per stem. The flowers coronna, perianth segements or both are double.::03.08.03 5.8.5
Liliaceae:liliaceae tulipa viridiflora:Viridiflora Tulips:The flowers of the Viridiflora Tulips have a vertical green coloration in some or all of their petals. Often considered to be a novelty in Tulips. A late season blooming plant. ::1-01-02
Liliaceae:liliaceae tulipa kaufmanniana:Kaufmannia Tulips:The Kaufmannia Tulip's are a class that was developed from the species tulip T. kaufmanniana. They are short, very perennial and bloom early in the season. The color range of this group is limited.::03.22.03 4.27.05
Poaceae:poaceae helictotrichon sempervirens:Blue Oats Grass:A clump forming grass with glaucous blue foliage.::5.7.05
Caprifoliaceae::Beauty Bush:A large old fashion shrub.::06.06.06
Acanthaceae:acanthaceae beloperone gutta:Shrimp Plant:The plants name is in reference to the colorful bracts that look like a shrimp. Relatively easy to grow as a house plant or a potted patio plant.::4.5.5
Liliaceae:liliaceae lilium superbum:Turk's Cap Lily:A native perennial, found growing in moist areas. Commonly found in moist ditches along the road. A combination of the verticle structure of the plant and the bright color of the flower make this an outstanding native plant.::rev 8.03.02 4.26.05
Caprifoliaceae ::Black Beauty Elderberry:An improved purple-leaf form of Sambucus nigra ::
Ranunculaceae::Blue Cloud Larkspur:Still listed and confused with the genus Delphiniums. Instead of a spike, Blue Cloud flowers are on wiry stems.::
Graminae:graminae panicum virgatum rotstrahlbusch:Panicum Rotstrahlbusch, Panicum Haense Herms:A handsome medium to large size clumping Switch grass.::11-21-01 4.18.05
Asteraceae:asteraceae solidago speciosa:Showy Goldenrod:A late blooming, extremely showy Goldenrod. As with all Goldenrod's, they are not the culprit that cause allergy problems. Their pollen is relatively heavy and is carried away by insects not the wind.::9.21.02 4.11.5
Anacardiaceae:anacardiaceae rhus typhina bailtiger:Tiger Eyes Cutleaf Sumac:A Cut-leaf Sumac type with bright yellow foliage during the growing season and vivid fall colors.::4.8.5
Rubiaceae::Misty Woodruff:A good rock garden plant for the full sun.::
Poaceae:poaceae miscanthus sinensis sirene:Miscanthus Sirene:::4.28.02
Pinaceae:pinaceae picea abies clanbrassiliana:Tolleymore Spruce:A very slow growing dwarf conifer.::5.3.05
Scrophulariaceae:scrophulariaceae agalinis tenuifolia:Slender False Foxglove:A slender stemmed flowering annual.: :6.24.05
Ranunculaceae::White Pearl Bugbane, Cimicifuga White Pearl, Armleuchner:A good plant for the partial shade areas of the garden. Produces 2 foot long racemes of pure white flowers.::02.21.06
Geraniaceae:geraniaceae pelargonium hortorum:Geranium:One of the more popular outdoor plants used in containers and bedded out in the garden.::4.18.05
Cupressaceae:cupressaceae juniperus virginiana:Red Cedar:A native conifer that once was the main wood used in the manufacture of pencils. Even though it is erroneously called a Cedar (Thuja) it is a Juniper.::5.17.05
Amaranthaceae ::Joseph's Coat:An unnamed cultivar that we have been growing in the greenhouse for the past few years. An extremely colorful foliage plant.::5.11.05
Poaceae ::Big Daddy Blue Stem:A new cultivar of Big Blue Stem introduced by Neil Diboll of Prairie Nursery.::
Cucurbitaceae::Wild Cucumber, Balsam Apple:An annual herbaceous vine producing a spiky fruit vaguely resembling a cucumber. Found using trees has the host support plant.::
Cupressaceae:cupressaceae thuja occidentalis hetz midget:Hetzi Midget Arborvitae:A dwarf, compact, globe form of Arborvitae.::4.13.01 5.17.05
Verbenaceae:verbenaceae caryopteris x clandonensis worchester gold:Caryopteris Worcester Gold:A small golden colored shrub with violet blue flowers.::02.01.04 4.21.05
Thymelaeaceae:thymelaeaceae daphne x burkwoodi carol mackie:Carol Mackie Daphne:A small variegated evergreen shrub that grows best in moist shaded areas.::06.16.02, 10.15.02, 6.25.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta blue dimples:Blue Dimples Hosta:A small blue foliage Hosta.::4.22.05
:::This section contains pictures of annuals in plastic pots.:04-16-01(rev):4.5.5
Hippocastanaceae:hippocastanaceae aesculus pavia:Red Buckeye:A small growing tree or large shrub with red flower.::4.18.05
Carophyllaceae:carophyllaceae dianthus gratianopolitanus bath's pink:Dianthus Bath's Pink:A medium size Dianthus with masses of pink flowers, for the full sun area of the garden.::02.21.02,4.7.5
Bromeliaceae:bromeliaceae:Bromeliad:This section cotains general information on the very diverse Bromeliad family.::4.11.5
Cactaceae:cactaceae opuntia compressa:Optunia humifusa:This is one of the few winter hardy Cactus to zone #5. Most people don't associate using a cactus as a perennial in Wisconsin.::4.12.05
Hemionitidaceae::Donkeys Ears Fern, Valentine Fern, Heart Fern:A smaller fern fitting easily into a six inch pot. Requires a high humidity to properly grow.::
:mixed garden scenes bulbs a garden in may::A series of picture of a garden I maintain, design and plant. It illustrates how bulbs can be inter-planted with perennials and shrubs to help mask the dying back foliage of the bulbs.::4.7.5
Betulaceae ::Purple Weeping Birch:::
Liliaceae:liliaceae chlorophytum general data:Spider PLant:This section contains pictures and descriptions of some Spider Plant's physical features and culture.::1-15-03
Asclepiadaceae:asclepiadaceae asclepias verticillata:Whorled Milkweed:An interesting member of the Milkweed genus. Has thin linear leaves and small greenish-white flowers.::
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta shogun:Hosta Shogun:A medium to large plant with creamy white margined leaves.::4.26.05
:misc.::An odds and ends collection of things used to spruce-up the garden and yard.::4.5.5
Cupressaceae:cupressaceae juniperus communis depressa var replanda:Creeping Old Field Juniper:::5.15.05
Ranunculaceae ::Clematis double and semi-double large flowers:A group of Clematis with large double or semi-double flowers. Most produce double flowers only during one of their blooming periods.::
Umbelliferae:umbelliferae eryngium yuccifolium:Rattlesnake Master:A native prairie plant that produces unique flower structures. A very interesting addition to any garden.::7.03.05
Rosaceae ::Coral Burst Flowering Crab:::
Geraniaceae:geraniaceae geranium psilostemon:Armenian Geranium:A tall Geranium with dark red flowers and a black center spot.::04.18.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta undulata albo-marginata:Hosta Silver Crown:This Hosta has been used in gardens for many years. A small to medium size plant, with a white margin and pale purple flowers.::
Caryophyllaceae::Creeping Baby's Breath Rosea, Creeping Baby's Breath :A low growing Baby's Breath for full sun well drained soils. Good for edging and cascading over walls.::
Ericaceae:ericaceae rhododendron silvery pink:Rhododendron Silvery Pink:A early blooming silver pink Rhododendron. Refer back to Rhododendron P.J.M. for a complete cultural listing for this plant.::5.17.05
Saxifragaceae:saxifragaceae tiarella cordifolia var. collinia oakleaf:Wherry's Foamflower, Oakleaf Tiarella:A good choice for a ground cover plant in the moist, shaded areas of the garden.::12.10.03 6.17.05
Geraniaceae:geraniaceae geranium x magnificum:Geranium ibericum:A medium tall, medium spreading plant for the full sun area of the garden. It produces a large amount of rich violet-blue flowers.::4.18.05
Gesneriaceae::Episcia Kee Wee:Epicia's need warm temperatures and higher humidity. Kee Wee has spectacular foliage along with an almost continual production of flowers.::
Asteraceae::English Daisy:A short lived perennial that provides color in the spring garden.::7.02.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta fortunei obscura:Hosta obscura:A very old cultivar with dark green leaves.::4.26.05
Hamamelidaceae::Mount Airy Fothergilla:A hardy dwarf selection of Fothergilla.::06.13.06
Clethraceae::Summersweet Clethra:A good shrub for the moist areas of the yard. Has fragrant flowers and good fall color.::10.22.05
Cupressaceae ::Blue Mountain Juniper:A broad spreading Juniper with blue foliage.::11.28.05
Fagaceae::American Chestnut:A one time Queen of the eastern American Forrest was almost completely wiped out by a blight starting in 1904.::
Ranunculaceae:ranunculaceae aquilegia vulgaris heidi:Columbine Heidi, Aquilegia Heidi:An outstanding Columbine with pink blossums.::5.12.05
Carophyllaceae:carophyllaceae dianthus deltoides:Maiden Pinks:A low mat forming ground cover perennial. Produces masses of small flowers on wirey stems from late May through most of June.::6.28.02, 4.7.5
Pinaceae::Narrow Blue Swiss Stone Pine:A slow growing narrow Pine.::
Verbenaceae ::Temari Verbena:A vigoruos mounding trialing Verbena with over 15 differnt colors.::
Rosaceae ::Pasteur Rose, Carolina Rose, Wild Rose:A wild rose with a single pink flowers.::
Asteraceae:asteraceae aster novi-belgii photo album:Aster novi-belgii photo album:A of different Aster cultivars.::4.9.5
Salicaceae:salicaceae populus balsmifera:Balsam Popple:One of the many fast growing Popular trees found growing in North America.::5.27.05
Begoniaceae ::Sinbad Begonia:A beautiful angel wing type Begonia with pebbled surface, silver green foliage with tinges of red over tones. ::
Fumariaceae ::Zestfull Bleeding Heart:Ferny lacy foliage topped with light pink flowers.::
Araceae::Silver Queen Chinese Evergreen, Aglaonema Silver Queen:A colorful tried and true Aglaonema cultivar.::
Cupressaceae ::Blue Rug Juniper, Wiltoni Juniper:A low growing, wide spreading Juniper.::
Caprifoliaceae:caprifoliaceae sambucus canadensis:American Elder, Common Elderberry, Elderberry:A medium size native shrub with white flowers and a plethora of fruit.::4.12.05
Pinaceae::Albyn's Prostrate Scotch Pine:A dwarf slow growing semi prostrate Scotch Pine.::7.20.05
Apiaceae::Great Angelica:A very tall plant found growing in wet areas.::5.16.05
Fagaceae::Chestnut Oak, Basket Oak, Rock Oak, Tannin Bark Oak:A small to medium Oak::
Polypodiaceae ::Giant Wood Fern, Goldies Wood Fern:The largest growing of the native Wood Ferns.::04.20.06
Iridaceae::Dwarf Iris:The shortest and earliest blooming of the Bearded Iris.::03.16.06
Rosaceae:rosaceae spiraea x bumalda gold flame:Gold Flame Spirea:An extremely hardy, small shrub that is at its best in the spring and the fall. During this time of the year it lives up to its name "Gold Flame".::5-26-01 5.27.05
Cactaceae:cactaceae astrophytum myriostigma:Star Cactus, Bishops Cap, Bishops Cap Cactus:Give this plant full sunlight on a warm window, watch the watering and it is an easy plant to grow.::4.12.5
Rosaceae:rosaceae physocarpus opulifolius diabolo:Diablo Ninebark:A tough, hardy, large reddish purple foliage Ninebark.::01.27.04 5.14.05
Lamiaceae ::SIlver Shield Plectranthus, Silver Plectranthus:A shrubby member of the familiar cascading house plant Swedish Ivy. The broad silver leaves mix well with most any other plant.::08.02.05
Asteraceae:asteraceae solidago nemoralis:Old Field Goldenrod, Gray Goldenrod:A distinctive goldenrod that has an unbranched stemed with a narrow flower inflorescence that arches toward one side. As with all Goldenrod's, they are not the culprit that cause allergy problems. Their pollen is relatively heavy and is carried away by insects not the wind.::09.21.02 4.11.05
Magnoliaceae::Powder Puff Magnolia:A compact Magnolia with powder puff shaped flowers.::05.26.06
Liliaceae:liliaceae sansevieria trifasciata laurentii futura:Sansevieria Futura:A medium sized plant with wide banded leaves that have a thin gold margin. ::4.27.05
Araliaceae::Fabian Arailia:A relatively easy to grow indoor plant. Refer back to Polycias balfouriana "Balfour Aralia" for complete cultural data.::4.9.5
Begoniaceae ::Begonia Baby Wing Pink:A mounded upright Begonias with pink flowers.::
Saxifragaceae::Heuchera Raspberry Regal, Raspberry Regal Coral Bells:A Coral Bell hybrid with tall flowers on stiff stems. Grows best in the moist partial sun areas of the garden.::03.04.06
Fagaceae::White Oak, American White Oak:A medium to large tree.::
Ericaceae ::Gibraltar Rhododendron:A deciduous Rhododendron with vivid orange flowers.::
Fabaceae:fagaceae gleditsia triacanthos shade master:Shade Master Honey Locust:A wide spreading Honeylocust that produce a light shade.::5.17.05
Vitaceae:vitaceae cissus rhombifolia:Grape Ivy:A moderately hard plant to grow, good for moderate lit areas of the house.::4.21.05, 09.16.05
Caprifoliaceae:caprifoliaceae weigela florida pink poppet:Weigela Pink Poppet:A small Weigela reaching only 3 by 4 feet that is covered with light pink flowers at the end of May.::
Poaceae::Frost Grass, Graybeard Grass:A smaller flowering grass with striking fall color.::
Ranunculaceae::Clematis evergreen group:This group of Clematis has evergreen and semi-evergreen foliage.::
Liliaceae:liliaceae hemerocallis yellow or gold flowering daylily:Yellow or Gold Flowering Daylily:This section contains pictures of yellow or gold flowering Daylily.::7-19-02 4.22.05
Fabaceae::Purple Prairie Clover:A neat wispy legume with purple flowers in July and August.::6.8.05
Lamiaceae ::Nicolleta Swedish Ivy:A soft gray foliaged, trailing Swedish ivy.::02.16.06
:walls rock walls::This section contains pictures and descriptions of different ways rocks can be used to build walls.::4.5.5
Asteraceae ::Calico Aster:A compact Aster laterfolius with purple to coppery foliage.::
Asteraceae:asteraceae antennaria dioica:Mountain Everlasting, Cat's Foot, Cat's Feet:A low growing perennial that needs dry light soil.::4.9.5
Rosaceae:rosaceae chaenomeles speciosa:Flowering Quince:A very early blooming medium sized shrub with the flowers appearing before the leaves.::09.23.03 5.14.05
Cupressaceae:cupressaceae thuja occidentalis techny:Techny Arborvitae, Mission Arborvitae:A narrow to medium spreading, medium height needled evergreen shrub.::5.17.05
Onagraceae ::Fireworks Oenothera, Fireworks Sundrops:A fast spreading plant with red buds followed by bright yellow flowers and red fall rosettes.::
Pinaceae ::Lace Bark Pine:A pine grown for it's colorful exfoliating, patch work bark.::
Asteraceae:asteraceae silphinum terebinthinaceum:Prairie Dock:A very tall, long lived native prairie plant.::4.11.5
Pinaceae:pinaceae pinus sylvestris glauca nana:Dwarf Scotch Pine:::7.7.02 5.6.05
Amarylidaceae:amarylidaceae narcissus division 10:Bulbocodium Daffodils.:The Bulbocodium Daffodils have usually one flower per stem. The perianth segements can be very insignificant as compared to the larger corona or cup. The cup may look like a megaphone. The anthers are attached more or less centraly to the filament. The filament and styles are usually curved.::03.08.034.8.5
Fabaceae ::Babtisia Carolina Moon:A vigorous, easy to grow long lived perennial.: :
Rosaceae:rosaceae spiraea albiflora:Japanese White Spirea:A small growing plant with many white flowers at the end of May early June.::11.29.03 5.16.05
Aceraceae ::Northfire Maple :A selection of Red Maple with good branching habit and a superior fall color::11.25.05
Saxifragaceae::Bergenia Photo Album:A photo album of different cultivars of Bergenia.::04.30.05
Gentianaceae:gentianaceae gentiana alba:Cream Gentian, Pale Gentian, Yellow Gentian:Has a whorl of closed, cream to white colored flowers sitting atop a 2 foot stem.::11.21.02 5.18.05
Pinaceae:pinaceae picea abies acronona:Acrocona Spruce:A slow growing Spruce that produces spectacular red male flowers in the spring time of the year::02.08.02 5.3.05
Verbenaceae ::Brazilian Verbain, Verbena Buenos Aires:Tall plants with bright lilac-violet flowers.::
Liliaceae:liliaceae chlorophytum comosum variegatum:Reverse Spider Plant, Variegated Spider PLant:A very easy plant to grow. This Spider Plant has green leaves with a white margin. Refer back to Chlorophytum cosmosum "Variegated Spider Plant" for a complete listing of the cultural data on this plant.::
Juncaceae::Corkscrew Rush, Spiral Rush:People are attracted to this plant and want to touch the Corkscrew shaped leaves. Likes lots of moisture.::
Fabaceae::Indigo bush Amorpha, Indigo bush, Bastard indigo:::
Liliaceae:liliaceae hemerocallis bicolor daylily:Bicolor flowering Daylily:This section contains pictures of Daylily that have bicolor flowers.::7-19-02 4.22.05
Verbenaceae ::Santos Verbena:::
Rosaceae::Stephanandra Crispa:A smaller lower growing cultivar of the species plant ::03,30.06
Oleaceae:oleaceae forsythia gold leaf cultivars:Gold Leaf Forsythia Cultivars:::6.22.02
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta fragrant bouquet:Hosta Fragrant Bouqyet:A medium to large mounding Hosta with pale green leaves that have a creamy margin. Has large very light lavender, fragrant flowers.::6.22.02 4.24.05
Asteraceae::Helenium Butterpat:A late blooming perennial with buttery yellow flowers. A medium to large plant for the full sun.: :
Liliaceae:liliaceae hemerocallis red or purple flowering daylily:Red Flowering Daylily:This section contains pictures of Daylily that have red or purple flowers.::7-19-02 4.22.05
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Cupressaceae ::Blue Forest Juniper:The branches grow upright resembling a miniature forest.::01.30.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae tulipa lily flowering:Lily Flowering Tulips:Lily-flowering Tulips produce single flowers with long reflexed petals and is a late bloomer. There is a limited amount of varieties in this division.::03.21.03, 4.12.05
Aceraceae:aceraceae acer ginnala:Amur Maple:A small growing tree or large shrub.::07.25.03 4.5.5
Lamiaceae:lamiaceae plectranthus madagascariensis marginatus:Mint Leaf Swedish Ivy:An easy to grow plant for the bright to moderate lit areas of the interior of buildings. This plant is commonly used in combination with annuals, in the summertime outdoor pots.:: 4.21.05
Compositae::Peter Pan Zinnia:One of the first dwarf Zinnia to appear on the flower market. Although many dwarf cultivars have breed developed since, it is still a good dwarf Zinnia for the annual garden.::
Boraginaceae:boraginaceae heliotrope arborescens:Heliotrope, Cherry Pie:The charm of Heliotrope is the beautiful violet to purple flowers and a pleasing fragrance. A good plant to grow in pots or in the garden. Can also be over wintered in a cool, bright window.::8-21-01 4.11.05
Bromeliaceae:bromeliaceae neoregelia carolinae:Blushing Bromeliad:A large group of epiphytic Bromeliads. Most form a rosette of leaves that usually have teeth.::4.18.05
Pinaceae:pinaceae picea weeping spruce:Weeping Spruce:This is an excellent specimen plant for the garden.::12.29.02 5.3.05
Solanaceae:solanaceae datura metel photo ablum:Datura Photo Album:A photo album of different types of Datua.::06.17.03 6.24.05
Aceraceae:aceraceae acer autumn blaze:Autumn Blaze Maple:A cultivar that is a cross between a Red maple and a Silver Maple. This large growing tree is very adaptable to the urban landscape. Has a fantastic fall color.::
Labiatae:labiatae lavendual angustifolia munstead:Lavender:An exceedingly versatile plant having many ornamental, decorative, culinary, cosmetic, aromatic and medicinal uses. A short plant with a narrow spread for the full sun well drained area of the garden.::8-5-01, 3.27.05
Pinaceae:pinaceae picea pungens prostrata:Picea Prostrata:Picea prostrata is a catch all group of spruce that are prostrate spreading.::
Lamiaceae:lamiaceae salvia officinalis tricolor:Tricolor Sage:A multifaciated plant that is used ornamentally or as a herb.::01.10.02 4.22.05
Vitaceae::Grape Ivy Ellen Danica:An improved cultivar of the more common Grape Ivy. It has larger, glossy green leaflets that are more indented than the species. ::4.21.05
Gnetaceae:gnetaceae welwitchia mirabilis:Welwitchia:A very rare and unusual plant.::4.18.05
Fabaceae::Lead Plant, Prairie Shoestring, False Indigo:A native North American Prairie plant.: :6.17.05
Araucariacea:araucariacea araucaria heterophylla:Norfolk Island Pine:A plant that has been grown indoors since the Victoria era. Tolerates a variety of growing conditions. Nice to decorate at Christmas time. It is not a pine tree!!!::rev 03.17.03
Iridaceae::Siberian Iris Gulls Wings:One of the finest white flowering Siberian Iris available. A great landscape perennial.::11.28.05
Rosaceae::Nanking Cherry, Manchu Cherry:A medium to large spring flowering shrub.::5.26.05
Scrophulariaceae:scrophulriaceae veronica spicata red fox:Veronica Red Fox:A 12-15" growing plant that likes the full sun and tolerates draught conditions.::07.30.03 6.24.05
Moraceae::Osage Orange, Hedge Apple, Bois d'arc :A tough, durable tree not common in the landscape. Produces a "brain-like" fruit.::06.22.06
Scrophulariaceae::White Turtle Head:::03.05.06
Caprifoliaceae ::Onondaga Viburnum:A medium to large Viburnum with flowers opening with a trace of pink. The tinge of bronze in the leaves is another added feature.::
Araceae:araceae anthurium scherzerianum:Anthurium, Flamingo Flower, Tailflower:A showy plant producing long lasting colorful flowers. A relatively difficult plant to grown because of its high humidity requirement.::4.8.5
Carophyllaceae ::Dianthus Greystone:A white blooming form of Dianthus Baths Pink. ::
Liliaceae::Daylily Chicago Apache:A strong growing red daylily with good substance.::4.22.05
Lamiaceae ::Plectranthus Marginatus:An upright Swedish Ivy with green variegated leaves.::02.16.06
::Mildew:Mildew is the generic name for the fungus that causes plant diseases. ::
Fabaceae:fabaceae cercis canadensis:Eastern Red Bud, Red Bud:A nice small early blooming tree.::5-28-01 05.17.05
Caprifoliaceae ::Cranberry Viburnum:::
Apocynaceae::Pachypodium windsori:::
Geraniaceae:geraniaceae geranium macrorrhizum ingwersen's variety:Geranium Ingwerson's Variety:An aggressive, draught tolerant Geranium that spreads by rhizomes forming an impenetrable ground cover. Grows best in the full sun, medium height and wide spreading.::5-3-01 4.18.05
Berberidaceae ::Barberry:A green thorny, medium size shrub for the full sun to part sun areas of the garden.::
Caprifoliaceae ::Emerald Triump Viburnum:A hybrid compact Viburnum.::
Fagaceae:fagaceae quercus macrocarpa:Bur Oak, Prairie Oak, Mossy Cup Oak:A large growing tough tree. The name comes from the warty cup of the acorn that has fringes or burs on the margin.::5.17.05
Caprifoliaceae ::Newport Viburnum:A compact cultivar of the Japanese Snowball Viburnum.::
Solanaceae ::Lime Green Nicotiana:Produces lime green colored flowers.::
Araceae::Tannia, Golden Elephant Ear, Lime Zinger:Large bright chartreuse leaves add a bright spot to a partial shaded area of the garden::
Lamiaceae:lamiaceae salvia guaranitica black and blue:Salvia Black and Blue:The combination of deep blue flowers and the black calyx make this a real beauty.::04.20.03, 06.13.03, 4.22.05
Papaveraceae:papaveraceae sanguinaria canadensis:Bloodroot, Pucoon-Root:A native wild flower found growing in open woods and along roadsides in partial shade.::5.05.02 5.1.05
Rosaceae ::Blushing Knockout Rose:A pink version of the original red Knockout Rose.::12.14.05
Crassulaceae ::Weihenstephaner Gold Sedum:A low growing draught tolerant sedum with yellow flowers starting in June.::6.25.05
Oxalidaceae ::Yellow Wood Sorrel:A common weed that is a major problem in greenhouse and nursery containers.::
Solanacea ::Ornamental Pepper Explosive Ember :A shrubby plant with dark purple foliage and loaded with "fire hot" colorful fruit.::11.29.05
Euphorbiaceae:euphorbiaceae euphorbia polychroma:Cushion Spurge:One of the earliest blooming plants for the zone #5 perennial gardens. The flowers are actually colorful bracts. ::05.17.05
Lamiaceae ::Salvia Purple Majestry:A tall Salvia with dark rich purple flowers.::12.03.05
:combinations perennials:Perennial Combinations:This section contains a hodgepodge of pictures showing different perennials growing together.::4.5.5
Rosaceae ::Snow Garland Spirea:Produces arching branches covered with white flowers.::
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Liliaceae ::Upton Allium:An ornamental Leek.::
Geraniaceae:geraniaceae geranium sanquineum striatum:Geranim striatum:A low growing, medium spreading Geranium that produces a multitude of pink flowers with darker pink veins.::4.18.05
Cyperaceae::Carex Bronzita:A mid brown to bronze tussock forming Carex with a floppy growing habit.::
Violaceae::Viola Karma Blue Butterfly:An interesting color mainly blue with a yellow center and bronze highlights.::
Geraniaceae:geraniaceae geranium sanquineum:Bloody Cranesbill:A short, medium spreading perennial for the full sun to semi-shaded area of the yard.::4.18.05
Cyperaceae::Red Rooster Carex:An upright arching Carex with rusty copper bronze red foliage.::
:::A member of the Kingdom Protista and subkingdom Myxomycetes. A creeping mass of clear plasmodium that flows over damp debris and eat microscopic organisms such as bacteria and fungal spores and hyphae. Many times found growing on wood mulches that are used in landscaping. Not a Fungus but many times associated with this Kingdom. Usually not noticed until they produce their colorful fruiting bodies. Has picked up the nick name "Dog Vomit Fungus".::
Asteraceae:asteraceae rudbeckia trilioba:Brown Eyed Susan:A native wild flower that provides the landscapes with masses of small "Brown Eyed Susan" flowers.::4.10.5
:::A fungus that forms a papery thin, dry skin, that when ruptured will puff a blast of spores into the air. A fungi in the class Basidiomycetes or the Club Fungus::
Pinaceae ::R. Kluis Blue Spruce:A slow growing very blue spruce cultivar.::
Asteraceae ::Marguerite Daisy Vanilla Butterfly, Argyranthemum Vanilla Butterfly:A quick growing plant loaded with creamy white to light yellow daisy-like flowers throughout the entire growing season.::
Cyperaceae::Toffee Twist, Toffee Twist Sedge:A small mounding sedge with thin iridescent ginger to bronze colored leaves.::5.17.05
Lamiaceae:lamiaceae salvia farinacea blue bedder:Salvia Blue Bedder:A tall growing annual with spikes of dark blue flowers. One of my favorite plants.::7-22-01 4.21.05
Campanulaceae:campanulaceae platycodon grandiflorus:Ballon Flower:The swelling of the flower buds before they open give this plant a special appeal. Grows best in full sun.::4.12.05
Saxifragaceae:saxifragaceae bergenia cordifolia:Bergenia, Pig Squeak:A coarse looking very tough perennial for the partial shaded areas of the garden.::6.1.05, 11.19.05
Primulaceae:primulaceae dodecatheon meadia photo album:Shooting Star Photo Album:A photo album of Shooting Star (Dodecatheon media) growing in the wild.::06.16.03 5.10.05
Aceraceae ::Cutleaf Maple:A selection of the Silver Maple with deeply cut lobes.::
Celastraceae:celastraceae euonymus fortunei sarcoxie:Euonymus Sarcoxie:A small to medium size broadleaf evergreen shrub.::4.7.5
Cyperaceae::Bowles Golden Sedge:If grown properly can be bright spot in a semi-shaded garden area.::
Betulaceae :::::
Cornaceae:cornaceae cornus alternifolia:Pagoda Dogwood, Alternate-Leaf Dogwood:A tall wide spreading small tree or shrub havimg an interesting horizontal branching habit. The off white flowers appear in early June. Prefers semi-shade, moist sites.::6.16.02 5.15.05
Scrophulariaceae ::Camelot Foxglove:A variety of Foxglove that is more reliable the first year from seeds.::
Cycadaceae:::::5.17.05
Orchidaceae:orchidaceae spiranthes cernua:Nodding Ladies' Tresses:The spiraled arrangement of the flowers on the stem, give this plant a special charm.::12.29.02 5.1.05
Oleaceae:oleaceae syringia vulgaris:Common Purple Lilac, Common Lilac:A vintage plant that is still a good addition to the landscape. This Lilac is tall with a wide spread and prefers a sunny location.::6.05.02 5.1.05
Onagraceae::Ozark Sundrops:A sprawling plant producing large canary yellow flowers. Grows best in full sun aver to drier site.::08.23.05
Bromeliaceae:bromeliaceae vriesea splendens:Flaming Sword:An easy to grow Bromeliad that has interesting foliage and a large spike that lasts for a long period of time.::8-11-01 4.12.05
Asteraceae:asteraceae heliopsis helianthoides subsp. scabra venus:Heliopsis Venus:Venus is a compact cultivar of the native False Sunflower. Grows best in full sun and has a medium height and spread.::01.12.04 4.10.5
Grossulariaceae:grossulariaceae ribes x gordonianum:Ribes Gordonianum:::4.18.05
Liliaceae::Sansevieria Bantel's Sensation:A sport of S. trifasciata laurentii.::4.27.05
Asteraceae:asteraceae echinacea purpurea white cultivars:White Purplecone Flower:This section contains some pictures of white Purple Cone Flower cultivars.::4.9.5
Lamiaceae::Agastache Acapulco Series:::02.03.06
Crassulaceae::GollumJade, Fairyland Jade:A cultivar of the Jade with tube-like leaves. I have seen it listed as Gollum Jade, Chubby Toes and Fairyland Jade.::
Balsaminaceae:balsaminaceae impatien walleriana double impatien photo album:Double Impatiens:A photo album of different double Impatiens.::07.12.03 4.11.5
Ranunculaceae:ranunculaceae eranthis cilicica:Winter Aconite:An early spring blooming bulb. It has yellow flowers and will push through the snow to bloom.::4.16.02 5.11.05
Polypodiaceae::Japanese Shield Fern, Shaggy Shield Fern, Autumn Fern:A dynamic fern changing foliage color in the spring and the fall.: :5.9.05
Rosaceae:rosaceae rosa knockout:Knockout Rose:An extremely popular disease resistant red shrub rose.::5.16.05
Asteraceae ::Gazania:::
Pinaceae:pinaceae pinus strobus nana:Globe White Pine:This plant was sold to me as Globe White Pine. It is very hard to find references to this plant. The genus species name leads me to a "catch all" group of dwarf White Pines.::5.6.05
Fabaceae:fabaceae baptissia australis:Blue Wild Indigo, Blue False Indigo:A wide spreading, medium tall plant for the full sun to partial sun area of the garden. It is a native prairie plant.::05.17.05
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Saxifragaceae:saxifragaceae tolmiea menziesii:Piggyback Plant, Youth-on-age, Thousand Mothers:A nifty, easy to grow plant. It has the peculiarity of producing a new little plant, "Piggyback" at the junction of the leaf petiole and blade.:Youth on age Piggy back piggyback-plant:7-13-01, 3.5.03, 4.12.05
Poaceae::Ruby Grass, Melinis Savannah:Forms a narrow clump of blue green foliage with thin wands of ruby pink flowers.::
Berberidaceae::Korean Barberry:One of the showier flowering Barberrys.::7.20.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta sum and substance:Hosta Sum and Substance:A very large growing Hosta with yellow foliage.::4.26.05
Lamiaceae::Troys Gold Plectranthus, Troys Gold Swedish Ivy:A yellow foliage Swedish Ivy grown as a tender perennial or indoor foliage plant.::
Berberidaceae ::Young's Barrenwort:A long lasting ground cover for the shaded to semi-shaded areas of the garden. Produces many clear white flowers.:youngs Barrenwort, Barrenwort:4.30.05
Poaceae::Greater quaking Grass:A favorite annual grass with graceful nodding flower heads which are segmented and shaped like small lanterns.::
Euphorbiaceae:euphorbiaceae codiaeum variegatum pictum:Croton, Joseph's Coat:A group of tropical shrubs with very colorful leaves. Not the easiest plant to grow in the interior of houses.::5.17.05
Asteraceae::Shasta Daisy Snow Lady:A long blooming compact Shasta Daisy.::
Liliaceae:liliaceae hosta fried bananas:Hosta Fried Bananas:A medium to large mounded Hosta with glossy yellow foliage.::4.24.05
Carophyllaceae:carophyllaceae cerastium vulgatum:Mouse Ear Chickweed:A low mat forming plant that can develope into a troublesome weed.::4.7.5
Ranunculaceae:ranunculaceae anemone cylindrica:Thimble Weed, Candle Anemone:A short white flowering native prairie plant. Grows best in full sun drier sites.::07.06.03 5.10.05
Capparaceae:capparaceae cleome spinosa:Cleome, Spider Flower:A tall, wide spreading annual for the back of a full sun garden.::04-16-01 4.12.05
Crassulaceae ::Sedum album, White Stonecrop, Worm Grass:A low growing Sedum with light pink to white flowers. Can be a rampant spreader since every little leaf or stem section will root producing more plants.::
Asteraceae::Brown Eyed Susan, Thin-leaved coneflower , Three-lobed coneflower:This section contains pictures of Rudbeckia triloba growing in the wild.::
Caprifoliaceae::Caryuga Viburnum:A medium shrub with an abundance of white flowers in the spring.::
Bignoniacea::Catalpa aulverulenta:A variegated cultivar of the Northern Catalpa.::
Pinaceae:pinaceae pseudotsuga menziesii:Douglas Fir:A large growing conifer that doesn't tolerate hot, dry and windy conditions. New growth is a soft blue-green color.::7.4.02 5.6.05
Liliaceae:liliaceae trillium erecta:Red Trillium, Purple Trillium, Wake Robin:A wild flower found growing in the shaded, moist, cool areas of the deciduous forest. One attractive feature of this plant is the mottling on the foliage.::4.27.05
Capparaceae ::Clemoe Spirit Series:A compact hybrid Cleome.::
Pinaceae:pinaceae picea glauca conica:Dwarf Alberta Spruce:A very popular soft looking dwarf conifer. This is a natural dwarf cultivar of the White Spruce.::5.3.05
Commelinaceae:commelinaceae setcreasea purpurea:Purple Heart:An easy to grow indoor plant with deep purple colored leaves.::4.15.05
Portulacaceae:portulacaceae portulaca afra:Elephant Bush:A succculent plant that will thrive in a full sun window.::5.10.05
Chenopodiaceae:chenopodiaceae chenopodium album:Lambsquarters, Common Lambsquarters:A common weed found growing in most of North America.::4.15.05
Crassulaceae:crassulaceae kalanchoe daigremontiana x tubiflora:Mother of Thousands, Mother of Millions, Devil's Backbone, Mexican Hat Plant:A very unusual plant producing multitudes of plantlets on the tips and margins of the leaves. Each plantlet has the potential of producing a new plant.::3.28.05
Poaceae::Miniature Bamboo:A dwarf plant needing a warm, bright and above average humidity to grow. Although called a bamboo it is really a dwarf bunching grass.::
Onagraceae:onagraceae fuchsia triphylla:Triphylla Fuchsia, Fuchsia Gartenmeister:An upright growing Fuchsia with orange/red pendulous tubular flowers.::4.30.05
Rosaceae:rosaceae prunus maackii:Amur Chokeberry, Manchurian Cherry:A beautiful medium size tree. One of its best features is the exfoliating cinnamon brown bark::12.08.02 5.16.05
Liliaceae::Hosta Diana Remembered:A medium to large white edged Hosta named after the late Diana, Princess of Wales.::
:horticulture designing front yards house 2:House 2:This section contains pictures of house fronts which will help me illustrate how changes can be made to improve the design and functionality of the area. Some text has been added but mainly I use this as part of a presentation in my workshop "Designing the Front Yard"::4.5.5
Verbenaceae::Caryopteris Dark Knight:A small shrub with dark blue purple flowers in the late summer to fall.::12.21.05
Cornaceae:cornaceae cornus racemosa:Gray Twig Dogwood:A medium to tall, wide spreading native shrub.::06.17.02 5.15.05
Verbenaceae::Hoary Vervain:A native wild flower that is suitable for the perennial garden.::
Solanaceae:solanaceae petunia multiflora:Multiflora Petunias:Multifora Petunias produce lots of medium sized flowers. They tend to be better weather tolerant than some of the grandifloras. Come in singles, doubles and cascading.::6.9.02 6.24.05
Agavaceae::Bear Grass:Very similar to the Yucca filamentosa, which us more common in the trade.::
Caprifoliaceae ::Alfredo Viburnum:A compact from of the American Cranberry Bush.::
Dryopteridaceae::Wildwood Twist Japanese Painted Fern, Anthyrium Wildwood Twist:A newer cultivar of the familiar Japanese Painted Fern.::
Taxodiaceae ::Kelseyi Yew, Berrybush Yew:A female yew with dark green needles::
Caprifoliaceae:caprifoliaceae viburnum trilobum (natural):Cranberry Bush Viburnum:This section contains pictures of plants growing in natural sites.::4.12.05
Asteraceae:asteraceae aster novi-belgii snow cushion:Aster Snow Cushion:A short compact white flowering Aster.::4.9.5
Caprifoliaceae:caprifoliaceae viburnum dentatum:Arrowwood Viburnum:A medium to tall, medium spreading shrub growing best in full sun but will tolerate some shade.::4.12.05
Ranunculaceae::Anemone Robustissima:A fall blooming Anemone with mauve-pink flowers.::
:pots of plants spring bulbs::This sections contains pictures of flowering bulbs in containers.::6.06.02, 4.7.5
Pinaceae:pinaceae pinus sylvestris watereri:Watereri Scotts Pine:A slow growing large shrub or small tree. Considered a dwarf conifer.::11-25-01 5.6.05
Primulaceae ::Oxlip Primula, Oxlip Primrose:A short Primula with yellow flowers good for the shaded moist areas of the garden.::
Lamiaceae:lamiaceae salvia guaranitica argentina skies:Salvia Argentina Skies:::4.22.05
Pinaceae:pinaceae picea pungens glauca:Colorado Blue Spruce, Blue Spruce:A large beautiful bluish colored conifer. Probably one of the more miss and over used of the woody landscape plants.::8.01.02, rev 03.01.03 5.3.05
Cactaceae:cactaceae schlumbergera bridgessi:Christmas Cactus:A very popular epiphytic cactus grown for its beautiful flowers that bloom at Christmas time and also may bloom later on in the spring. Can be difficult to get to bloom since it needs to have a resting period, proper temperature and the right day length::4.5.02, 6.02.02 4.12.05
Moraceae:moraceae ficus pumila:Creeping Fig:A moderately d