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Lotus "Alba"

Added on 24 Jul, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Lotus.
Species: Lotus "Alba".

Purchased May 2000 from The Good Earth. I first had it in a half whiskey barrel then moved it to a 20 gallon tu...

Helleborus "Sun Marble"

Added on 26 Mar, 2009 | 3 photos

Genus: Helleborus.
Species: Helleborus "Sun Marble".

Purchased 5-04-04 from Cory's Wildflowers for $15.00. I was told that this is a rather finicky Helleborus a...

Snowdrops

Added on 21 Mar, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Galanthus.
Species: Galanthus nivalis.

Purchased mail-order from Park Seed on 10-16-04, 5 bulbs for $2.00. They havn't been doing very well until ...

Hepatica, Round-lobed

Added on 20 Mar, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Hepatica.
Species: Hepatica americana.

Also called Liverleaf. This is a native spring wildflower here in Ohio and one of the first spring wildflowers ...

Amsonia, Bluestar, Blue Milkweed

Added on 17 Feb, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Amsonia.
Species: Amsonia ciliata.

Free from Hilliard OH Plant Trade 5-20-06. Not really a milkweed. Collect seeds when pods are dry. Zone 5-9

Waterlily, Unknown pink

Added on 17 Feb, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Nymphaea.
Species: Nymphaea odorata.

Purchased in 1999 or 2000 for about $8. The koi uprooted it and killed it a few years later.

Barberry, Golden Japanese

Added on 15 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Berberis.
Species: Berberis thunbergii.

4-28-04 a friend gave me 3 little sticks (cuttings) from her medium-sized Golden Barberry and I brought them hom...

Rose "Mardi Gras"

Added on 13 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa floribunda"Mardi Gras".

I first saw this rose for sale at Lowe's and fell in love with it but I didn't buy it. Soon afterward M...

Stonecrop "October Daphne"

Added on 11 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Sedum.
Species: Sedum seiboldii "October Daphne".

Free from Nancy 6-18-03. My favorite stonecrop in the garden ! It comes from Japan Zone 2-10. Beautiful bloom...

Winterberry

Added on 10 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Ilex.
Species: Ilex verticillata.

You need a male and female plant in order to get berries. I bought one of each on 9-13-04 for $2.50 each from E...

Dahlia "Lavender Perfection"

Added on 9 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Dahlia.
Species: Dahlia Pinnata.

I got this plant free from Linda on 4-18-02. It is the only Dahlia that I still have. All of the others have d...

Bird Of Paradise

Added on 9 Sep, 2008 | 8 photos

Genus: Strelitzia.
Species: Strelitzia reginae.

I got this baby FREE from Carolyn Wilson's Greenhouse. She divided it from her mother-plant in 1999 or 2000...

Ginger, Tropical

Added on 9 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Alpinia.
Species: Alpinia zerumbet.

Not sure if I bought this from Carolyn Wilson's greenhouse or Glasshouse Works back in 2000. I think I paid...

Jasmine Night-blooming

Added on 9 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Bought 3 small potted trees for $1.00 each from Carolyn Wilson's greenhouse 8-28-01. I gave one tree to Che...

Corkscrew Vine, Snail Bean, Snail Flower

Added on 9 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Vigna caracalla.

Flcrazy sent me 2 seedlings on 5-01-08 !! I potted them both and had them in full sun and they seemed to be bot...

Canna "Wyoming"

Added on 8 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Canna.
Species: Canna indica.

Bought May 7, 2002 for $7.50 from Dorothy Sidwell's greenhouse. Beautiful orange flooms. One of my favorit...

Palm Unknown could be Japanese

Added on 8 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Bought in 1998 or thereabouts from Walmart for about $8.00. It was very small then and is SO big now that I can...

Sedum "Brilliant"

Added on 8 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Sedum.
Species: Sedum spectable "Brilliant'.

Bought 8-19-02 for $2.00 from Dorothy Sidwell's greenhouse, fall sale. This plant comes from China/Korea an...

Sedum "Neon"

Added on 8 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Sedum.
Species: Sedum spectabile.

Bought 8-19-02 for $2.00 from Dorothy Sidwell's greenhouse. I have started many plants from cuttings and ei...

Angel Trumpet "Frosty Pink"

Added on 6 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Brugmansia.
Species: Brugmansia "Frosty Pink".

Two cuttings were given to me back in 2002 I believe. I was lucky that the cuttings were beyond the "Y&quo...

Lantana Patriot Series "Deen Day Smith"

Added on 6 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Lantana.
Species: Lantana camara.

Given to me by my friend Linda on 5-03-08. Hummers love Lantana but they don't even look at this pretty yel...

Canna unknown Red

Added on 6 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Canna.
Species: Canna indica.

These red Canna were given to me by my boss. I have to dig them after the first killing frost in late fall. Th...

Lantana "Dallas Red"

Added on 6 Sep, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Lantana.
Species: Lantana camara.

Bought 4 plants on 5-08-08 from Green Shades Greenhouses for $2.79 each. It's the best buy of the summer ! ...

Umbrella Palm

Added on 5 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Cyperus.
Species: Cyperus alternifolius.

Purchased 2000, can't remember price. It was variegated but has reverted back to solid green. From Africa....

Lizard's Tail, Water Dragon

Added on 5 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: Saururus cernuus.

This is a native wildflower that I purchased at Lowe's on 5-06-08 for $6.00. I transplanted it into a large...

Gaillardia Blanket Flower "Goblin"

Added on 5 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Gaillardia.
Species: Gaillardia aristata.

Bought this perennial for $1.00 from Faber's in their fall clearance in 2004. It lasted for 2 years (short-...

Angel Trumpet

Added on 5 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Brugmansia.
Species: Brugmansia "Shredded White".

Bought 4-01-08 from internet Katz Kountry Kuttins for $7.00. It was a nice cutting. Brugmansias are iin the S...

Metasequoia "Gold Rush"

Added on 29 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Metasequoia.
Species: Metasequoia glyptostroboides.

Bought 4-28-06 for $17.00 at the College Garden Sale. It likes wet acidic soil which is what I have. It can gr...

Mimosa, Silk Tree

Added on 29 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Albizia.
Species: Albizia julibrissin.

Free sapling from Linda in 2001. The bucks rub on it and have killed parts of this tree several winters. In su...

Illinois Bundleflower, Prairie Mimosa, Spider Bean

Added on 29 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Desmanthus illinoensis.

Bought 8-19-02 from Companion Plants for ??. Zone 5-9. **Very difficult to transplant. I moved the origional ...

Grass, Variegated Giant Reed

Added on 29 Aug, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Arundo.
Species: Arundo donax.

Bought 8-04-03 from The Good Earth for $10.00. Mulch it well for winter........Zone 6-10.

Chicory

Added on 29 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Cichorium.
Species: Cichorium intybus.

A non-native perennial wildflower that appeared in my yard one year. We have lots of this plant along our highw...

Loosestrife, Fringed

Added on 29 Aug, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Lysimachia.
Species: Lysimachia ciliata.

A native wildflower that just showed up in my garden one year. I first found it at the edge of the woods along ...

Loosestrife, Gooseneck

Added on 4 Jul, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Lysimachia.
Species: Lysimachia clethroides.

I'm not sure where I origionally got my first clump from but my boss gave me another clump in 2002 or therea...

Asiatic Lily Ladylike

Added on 17 Jun, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Lilium.
Species: Lilium "Ladylike".

Bought 2 bulbs 4-11-07 from Van Bourgondien for $3.50. Blooms June to July. Grows 14-18" tall. Zone 3-8....

Amaryllis, Unknown Red

Added on 13 Jun, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Amaryllis.
Species: Amaryllis.

Given to me by my mother in 2000. There were only 2 bulbs in 2 little pots. I didn't know that Amaryllis w...

Sweet William, Double Dwarf Mix

Added on 13 Jun, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus barbatus.

These came up from a packet of seeds sowed in 2007. I'm shocked at how nice they are. They are BIENNIAL. ...

Lychnes Unknown

Added on 12 Jun, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Lychnis.
Species: Lychnis.

I bought a few Lycnhes years ago and I still find at least one per year from seed.

Sundrops

Added on 12 Jun, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Oenothera.
Species: Oenothera fruticosa.

One of the first flowers I added to my yard after building the house. A bunch was given to me by the lady that ...

Beardtongue, Foxglove

Added on 12 Jun, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Penstemon.
Species: Penstemon digitalis.

This native wildflower blooms in my yard in June. It's in the Snapdragon family and is used as a host plant...

Dutch Iris "Miss Saigon"

Added on 11 Jun, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Iris.
Species: Iris.

Bought 3-29-08 Walmart 12 for $3.34. To 20" tall. Blooms late spring. Lift in fall and bring indoors (pe...

Hibiscus, Tropical White

Added on 10 Jun, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hibiscus.
Species: Hibiscus Tropical White.

This was a gift from Sharon in about 2000. It blooms off and on all year long.

Pea, Everlasting Sweet

Added on 10 Jun, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Lathyrus.
Species: Lathyrus latifolius.

Bought 6-23-03 for .75 (cents) at Faber's. Butterflies, especially Skippers, love to nectar from it.

Hibiscus, Red

Added on 10 Jun, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Hibiscus.
Species: Hibiscus.

Hardy red Hibiscus given to me years ago (I can't remember from who). Solid red blooms

Spirea, Japanese

Added on 10 Jun, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Spiraea.
Species: Spiraea japonica.

This little cutting was given to me way back around 1997 from a friend. I planted it and pretty much forgot abo...

Clematis Jackmanii

Added on 10 Jun, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis "Jackmanii".

Bought 2 in 1997 from Michigan Bulb for $15.00. It several years before it would bloom and I was about to dig i...

Stonecrop, Yellow

Added on 10 Jun, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Sedum.
Species: Sedum sp..

I was given a little clump of this yellow stonecrop years ago and now I have it all over my yard. It makes a ni...

Grass, Blue-eyed

Added on 10 Jun, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Sisyrinchium.
Species: Sisyrinchium angustifolium.

Blue-eyed Grass is not really a grass but is in the Iris family. It's a perennial native of Ohio. There ar...

Geranium, Wild

Added on 19 May, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Geranium.
Species: Geranium maculatum.

Perennial native of Ohio that likes dry shade mostly in deciduous woods, or meadows. I transplanted a few from ...

Brunnera, Siberian Bugloss, Variegata

Added on 19 May, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Brunnera.
Species: Brunnera macrophylla.

Bought 4-23-03 from Seely's in Columbus for $2.99. Moved it in 2005 where it's doing better now. Beaut...

Spiderwort, Widow's Tears

Added on 17 May, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Tradescantia.
Species: Tradescantia virginiana.

A native wildflower here, but only a few ever found in my woods. I transplanted several to my yard and now they...

Mountain Bluet

Added on 16 May, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Centaurea.
Species: Centaurea montana.

Free from plant trade. It has really spread in 1 year !

Columbine Winky Rose-Rose

Added on 23 Apr, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Aquilegie "Winky Rose-Rose".

Bought 4-11-08 from Lowe's for $3.00. Pink color. Family is Ranunculaceae. Zone 4-9 I think.

English Daisy Rominette Mix

Added on 23 Apr, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Bellis.
Species: Bellis perennis.

Bought 4-11-08 at Lowe's for $3.00. Family Asteraceae.
Supposed to be perennial Zone 4-8.

Butterburr, Variegated

Added on 16 Apr, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Petasites.
Species: Petasites hybridus.

Free from a plant trade. I love the variegated leaves. Flowers buds come up in late winter, very early spring ...

Celandine, Lesser, Pilewort

Added on 14 Apr, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Ranunculus.
Species: Ranunculus ficaria.

This wildflower likes moist places. I rescued this from a ditch near my mother's house in PA where they wer...

Viola "Dancing Geisha"

Added on 14 Apr, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Viola.
Species: Viola Dancing Geisha.

Purchased From Seely's in Columbus on 4-23-03 for $2.99.

Rose "Fourth Of July"

Added on 14 Apr, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa.

Bought 3-17-08 from David Austin Roses for $15.95. I saw a pic of this rose in Mikec's garden and had to ha...

Hyacinth, Pink

Added on 14 Apr, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hyacinthus.
Species: Hyacinthus orientalis.

Bought from Walmart for a few dollars in 1998. Very fragrant !

Hyacinth, Purple

Added on 14 Apr, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hyacinthus.
Species: Hyacinthus orientalis.

Purchased from Walmart probably in 1997 for a few dollars. LOVE the smell !

Forsythia

Added on 14 Apr, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Forsythia.
Species: Forsythia.

Saved from the abandoned farm next door. It now forms a nice hedge in my side yard.

Lily, White Trout

Added on 14 Apr, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Erythronium.
Species: Erythronium albidum.

White Trout Lily is a native perennial of Ohio. It is almost identical to Yellow Trout Lily except for the colo...

Lily, Yellow Trout

Added on 13 Apr, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Erythronium.
Species: Erythronium americanum.

Trout lily is a native perennial found in dry deciduous woods. Also called Dogtooth Violet, Adder's Tongue, ...

Coltsfoot

Added on 5 Apr, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Tussilago.
Species: Tussilago farfara.

This spring wildflower was introduced from Europe. This plant is also called "British Tobacco" becaus...

Willow, Pussy Black

Added on 5 Apr, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Salix.
Species: Salix gracilistyla.

Free......a cutting from Linda's mother bush 5-07-05.

Daylily Spell Fire

Added on 1 Apr, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Bought 7-16-03 From Cory's Wildflowers for $6.00 dug up.

Daylily Lullaby Baby

Added on 31 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

$2.00 from Lowe's Clearance Sept. 2005.

Mistflower

Added on 30 Mar, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Eupatorium.
Species: Eupatorium coelestinum.

Mistflower is another native wildflower that just showed up one year and since then I've transplanted it to ...

Snow-on-the-Mountain

Added on 30 Mar, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Euphorbia.
Species: Euphorbia marginata.

This beautiful wildflower just showed up in my yard one year and reseeds itself every year now. It's a nati...

Naked Lady, Magic Lily, Surprise Lily, Resurrection Lily

Added on 29 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Lycoris.
Species: Lycoris squamigera.

Free from abandoned farm next door. I found the strappy leaves eaten down to the ground one spring from the dee...

Allium Hair

Added on 28 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Allium.
Species: Allium.

Free from Linda.

Virgin's Bower

Added on 27 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis virginiana.

Virgin's Bower is a native perennial found in shade along edges of woods. It is also called "Old Man&#...

Weigela, Variegated

Added on 27 Mar, 2008 | 4 photos

Genus: Weigela.
Species: Weigela.

Bought 6-20-02, no record of how much but I think I got it from Carolyn Wilson's Greenhouse.

Sundrop, Common

Added on 27 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Oenothera.
Species: Oenothera tetragona.

Free from Debby 1998. Spreads fast. Basal leaves are evergreen. I've spread this all over the yard in man...

Daisy, Ox-eye, Common Daisy

Added on 27 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Chrysanthemum.
Species: Chrysanthemum leucanthemum.

Wildflower, European import. Ox-eye Daisy contains pyrethrum, a chemical that repels insects and is used in org...

Scabiosa "Butterfly Blue"

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Scabiosa.
Species: Scabiosa columbaria.

Bought 4-23-07 WalMart for $3.00. Zone 3-8. Blooms mid-summer and then again late fall. Deadhead. 12-18&quot...

Daylily NOT Blackberry Candy

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

$7.00 from Dick & Pat Henley. They lost the name tag so they gave it to me at half price.

Daylily NOT Blueberry Sunday

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free 11-06-04 Dutch Gardens made an error and said they were having trouble with the color of this daylily not b...

Daylily Wyandot

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from fall plant trade 9-17-05.

Daylily Wineberry Candy

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from fall plant trade 9-17-05

Daylily Wild Mustang

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from spring plant trade 5-20-06

Daylily Vera Biaglow

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

$8.00 from Dick & Pat. I split this huge clump with Nancy.

Daylily Untamed Glory

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from plant trade 9-17-05 Rebloomer. Semi-evergreen. Tetraploid

Daylily Swirling Water

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from plant trade 5-20-06

Daylily Strutter's Ball

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from plant trade 5-21-05

Daylily Strawberry Candy

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

$10.00 from Dick and Pat Henley. Rebloomer. Dwarf. This is a favorite !

Daylily Stoplight

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from spring plant trade 5-20-06

Daylily Stella de'Ore 2

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis cordata.

Free from spring plant trade 5-21-05. REbloomer

Daylily Stella de'Ore

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Don't remember where or how much, 6-17-03.

Daylily Startle

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

$6.50 from Van Bourgondien 4-12-07. Goes dormant

Daylily Spiratual Corridor

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

$7.50 from Dick & Pat Henley 6-29-04.

Daylily South Seas

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from spring plant trade 5-21-05

Daylily Siloam Tea Tiny

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from fall plant trade 9-13-04. Dwarf

Daylily Siloam June Bug

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from Linda 9-13-04. Little one (dwarf?)

Daylily Rocket City

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from Nancy Fulecki 4-29-06. Tetraploid. BRIGHT orange !!

Daylily Penny'sworth

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from plant trade 5-19-07 Dwarf.

Daylily Pandora's Box

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from spring plant trade 5-21-05. NO BLOOMS as of 2007. This is a tiny one.

Daylily Palace Pagoda

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

$6.00 from Cory's Wildflowers, fresh dug. 7-16-03

Daylily Opera Elegance

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from spring plant trade 5-21-05

Daylily Open Hearth

Added on 26 Mar, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Hemerocallis.
Species: Hemerocallis.

Free from Carrie. I'm guessing this name, she didn't know any names of the ones she gave me on 6-11-00