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zuzu's petals (2148) wrote the following about Hedychium 'Dr. Moy' on Oct 01 2015
zuzu's petals (2148) wrote the following about Hibiscus schizopetalus on Oct 01 2015 (Last edit was on Oct 01 2015)
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zuzu's petals (2148) wrote the following about Curcuma petiolata 'Emperor' on Sep 29 2015 (Last edit was on Sep 30 2015)
zuzu's petals (2148) wrote the following about Clerodendrum thompsoniae on Sep 28 2015 (Last edit was on Sep 28 2015)
toni (36069) wrote the following about Gerbera jamesonii 'Jaguar Tangerine' on Sep 18 2015
Tooty2shoes (5) wrote the following about Dictamnus albus on Jul 19 2015
toni (36069) wrote the following about Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Black Cherry' on Jun 29 2015 (Last edit was on Jun 29 2015)
2ofus (3) wrote the following about Brassica oleracea 'Italica Group' on Jun 29 2015
vitrsna (498) wrote the following about Caesalpinia pulcherrima on Jun 23 2015 (Last edit was on Jun 23 2015)
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vitrsna (498) wrote the following about Passiflora edulis on Jun 23 2015 (Last edit was on Jun 23 2015)
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The Dr. Moy hybrid was the first of the butterfly gingers with variegated foliage.
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zuzu's petals (2148) wrote the following about Hibiscus schizopetalus on Oct 01 2015 (Last edit was on Oct 01 2015)
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This species has unique, pendulous flowers, which are clear red, or sometimes streaked lighter and can be somewhat variable.
The petals are highly reflexed and appear "fringed" along the edges. The long stamen structure dangles beneath the flower, tending to curve upward at the end.. |
zuzu's petals (2148) wrote the following about Curcuma petiolata 'Emperor' on Sep 29 2015 (Last edit was on Sep 30 2015)
Like other Curcumas, this one is late to break dormancy in my zone 8 garden.
It is easy to miss the flowering stems as they seem to hide beneath the foliage.
** Also worth noting that there does seem to be some disagreement regarding whether this is is correctly C. petiolata or C. longa - not sure if the botanists have sorted out the answer to that question.
It is easy to miss the flowering stems as they seem to hide beneath the foliage.
** Also worth noting that there does seem to be some disagreement regarding whether this is is correctly C. petiolata or C. longa - not sure if the botanists have sorted out the answer to that question.
zuzu's petals (2148) wrote the following about Clerodendrum thompsoniae on Sep 28 2015 (Last edit was on Sep 28 2015)
The small, scarlet flower buds protrude from bright, white calyces before opening, having the appearance of a droplet of blood, which inspires the common name - "Bleeding Heart Vine".
toni (36069) wrote the following about Gerbera jamesonii 'Jaguar Tangerine' on Sep 18 2015
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Stays green all year round in zone 8a, even covered in snow or ice for a day or two.
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Tooty2shoes (5) wrote the following about Dictamnus albus on Jul 19 2015
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Hawk Moths and humming birds love it. It has a wonderful fragrance. Quite a show stopper.
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toni (36069) wrote the following about Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Black Cherry' on Jun 29 2015 (Last edit was on Jun 29 2015)
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If they make it into the kitchen they will be good in salads, but I just keep eating them right off the bush they are so delicious.
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2ofus (3) wrote the following about Brassica oleracea 'Italica Group' on Jun 29 2015
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Easy to grow if planted early. It doesn't like a lot of heat and will bolt. Can be eaten raw or cooked and is very healthy.
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vitrsna (498) wrote the following about Caesalpinia pulcherrima on Jun 23 2015 (Last edit was on Jun 23 2015)
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This is such a pretty plant/tree, but it is also puzzling because sometimes it has thorns, sometimes it has spines, and sometimes it has neither. My neighbor has a very large tree that generously dumps exploding seeds into my yard. I don't mind and the birds seem to like them. I decided to let one grow to provide some filtered sun for the smaller plants but this one has spines, so now i am planting all of the seeds that i find to see if i can grow one that has neither spines or thorns. If not, i'll take a look at some nurseries to see what they have.
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vitrsna (498) wrote the following about Passiflora edulis on Jun 23 2015 (Last edit was on Jun 23 2015)
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In my area, this Passiflora is a larval host for about 12 different species of butterflies. It has the added attraction of producing the most wonderful fruits. Passiflora edulis produces small purple fruits and also has a variety that produces much larger yellow fruits. I have always had the yellow fruit variety and it is my all time favorite fruit...hands down. The flowers have a heady sweet and spicy fragrance. In my USDA zone 11 garden, this vine is one exuberant grower and would cover the entire neighborhood if given the chance. It will grow 4 feet deep and to the moon and back. It makes Jack's beanstalk look like a seedling.
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