Archive for the 'Propagation' Category

Gloxinia: characteristics, growing and planting conditions, uses and care.

Gloxinia may refer to the genus Gloxinia of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. The plant species Sinningia speciosa, formerly classified in the genus Gloxinia and still commonly known by that name, in the family Gesneriaceae. Gesneriads are most often found in tropical or subtropical regions. – These modern hybrids have brilliantly colored trumpet-shaped flowers [...]

Gayfeather, Blazing Star: characteristics, growing and planting conditions, uses and care.

Gayfeather is an erect perennial herb, native to the midwestern United States, with flowers arranged on a thick spike. The spike can be purple or white, and the two planted together with coneflowers, artemesia and agastache create striking color, texture and shape to your garden. Gayfeather is easy to grow and long-lasting in the garden. [...]

Geum: characteristics, growing and planting conditions, uses and care.

Geum, the Avens, is a genus of about 50 species of perennial herbaceous plants in the rose family Rosaceae, native to Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa and New Zealand. – Geums are spring and summer blooming perennials that grow with a base of leaves – sometimes a little hairy – and tall, thin [...]

Baptisias or False Indigo: characteristics, growing and planting conditions and uses of the plant.

Baptisia australis, or blue false indigo is a native American beauty. Baptisa has an upright, shrubby form. It is a beautiful perennial in leaf and flower. False indigo (Baptisia australis) is joy for gardeners. It is hardy, virtually pest and maintenance free and provides interest in the garden all year long. The Baptisias are strong [...]


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