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New Guinea Impatiens

Added on 1 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Impatiens.
Species: Impatiens hawkeri.

Purchased and planted this planted in August 2008, in the back foundation shade area. Blooms spring-fall; good ...

Crape Myrtle

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Lagerstroemia.
Species: Lagerstroemia indica.

Purchased and planted three for the front yard in 2007; one lavendar, one red and one white blossomed bushes. T...

Lavendar

Added on 17 Apr, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Lavandula.
Species: Lavandula angustifolia.

French Provence Lavender

Added on 22 Apr, 2010 | 0 photos

Genus: Lavandula.
Species: Lavandula stoechas.

Located in the front mailbox garden. Purchased and planted April 2009.

Lobelia (Blue Moon)

Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Lobelia.
Species: Lobelia erinus.

Planted in containers and at the edge of several borders in the yard. They are low-growing, compact, spreading ...

Mandevilla 'Alice Du Pont'

Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Mandevilla.
Species: Mandevilla.

Purchased and planted two of these in oblisks in the back garden September 2008. Vine.

Daffodils

Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 3 photos

Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus moschatus.

One of several variety and colors of daffodils planted last fall. All Narcissus species have a central trump...

Nemesia Series

Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Nemesia.
Species: Nemesia strumosa.

Planted in mailbox garden where it will enjoy full sun. It is an annual which blooms in early spring and should...

Oleander

Added on 28 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Nerium.
Species: Nerium oleander.

Planted three of these in front area across the driveway to act as sort of a wind break. It is a fast growing e...

Parry's Penstemon

Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 0 photos

Species: Parry's Penstemon.

The Obedient Plant

Added on 18 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Physostegia.
Species: Physostegia virginiana.

Imperial Blue Cape Plumbago

Added on 5 Nov, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Plumbago.
Species: Plumbago auriculata.

Purchased from Sutherland at a discount, a bit down but should come back with a vengence. Will grow to 4 feet h...

Tuberose

Added on 28 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Polianthes.
Species: Polianthes tuberosa.

Planted several bulbs up front Most removed by the neighborhood gopher. The three that remain are beautiful ...

Sweetpea Bush

Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Polygala.
Species: Polygala dalmaisiana.

Purchased to commemorate my beloved labrador, Sweetpea, who passed away from old age in July 2008.
It is listed...

Primroses

Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 2 photos

Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula algida.

Planted several colors of these in the south east wall area of the front yard this spring. Once their flowering...

Ranunculus

Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Ranunculus.
Species: Ranunculus aconitifolius.

Ranunculus flowers offer masses of spring color for sunny borders or containers. Blooms from mid spring to mid ...

Lady Bank Rose

Added on 13 Oct, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa Bankiae.

This is a scrambling shrubby liana growing vigorously over other shrubs to 6 m tall. Unlike most roses, it is p...

Hibiscus

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 3 photos

Species: Rose of Sharon.

I purchased two Rose of Sharon plants from a catalog. One I potted and the other I planted near the back wall i...

Purple Salvia

Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia "Mystic Spires Blue'.

Purchased and planted September 2008.
This plant enjoys full sun;moderate watering; it should be planted 12&quo...

Autumn Sage

Added on 29 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia greggii.

One of the first shrubs I planted in 2006. I moved it from its' original site and it settled down as if it ...

Hot Lips Sage (Lipstick Plant)

Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia x 'Hot Lips'.

Purchased and planted in the backyard 2007. This plant blooms from summer-fall; attracts hummingbirds.It loves ...

Coleus (Wizard Mix)

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Solenostemon.
Species: Solenostemon scutellarioides.

This plant is native to the tropics and grown for brilliantly colored leaves; blue flower spikes are attractive ...

Spirea

Added on 10 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos

Genus: Spiraea.
Species: Spiraea alba.

Purchased four of these shrubs as tiny beginners. Described as being tough and hardy; tolerating sun or light sh...

Bacopa

Added on 2 Nov, 2008 | 1 photo

Species: Sutera x hybrida.

Purchased at Lowes October 2008. Must have morning sun; be kept moist; blooms summer to fall; 10-24"; fert...

Syringa Lilac

Added on 15 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Syringa.
Species: Syringa vulgaris.

Marigolds

Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 3 photos

Genus: Tagetes.
Species: Tagetes patula.

Purchased and planted in west front flowerbed September 2006. Very prolific, goes anyway the wind takes it, dig...

Tecoma Sundance

Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Tecoma.
Species: Tecoma Sundance.

Purchased and planted September 2008.
Evergreen to partial evergreen large shrub, upright and open grows to 15 ...

Tigridia (Mexican Shellflower)

Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 0 photos

Genus: Tigridia.
Species: Tigridia pavonia.

This bulb blooms summer and grows to a height of 18-24 feet. It needs full sun and is very hardy and colorful. ...

Nasturtium

Added on 6 May, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Tropaeolum.
Species: Tropaeolum majus.

The saying "Be nasty to Nasturtiums" reflects the type of neglectful care these fast-growing, versatil...

Tulips

Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo

Genus: Tulipa.
Species: Tulipa acuminata.

I purchased several varieties of tulip bulbs in a variety of colors and planted them in the fall all over the fr...

Arrowwood Viburnum

Added on 2 Aug, 2008 | 1 photo

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum dentatum.

A dense round shrub which has a tendency to produce large numbers of basal stems that forms arching branches. I...

Johnny jump ups

Added on 20 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos

Genus: Viola.
Species: Viola.

I don't know just how these plants got their nickname but they do seem to jump and replant themselves from ...