Closely related to the globe artichoke, the blanched stalks and main root of the cardoon are eaten instead of the undeveloped flower-head. It is hardly suitable for small gardens, but in large ones it is often grown in trenches like celery, but given more room. The trenches should be larger, and be 4 ft. apart, […]
The orange or black berries of the asparagus fern are pretty, but it is the decorative lightness of the foliage which is most admired. Among several ornamental forms Sprengheri is a good indoor plant, enduring the dry air as few others will. Retrofractua is a similar variety. Sinilax (Asparagus medeoloides) is useful for table decoration. […]
Type: Perennial Flower, Annual Flower Species: 50 Height: 40 – 70 Growing: Africa Flowers: White Kingdom: Plantae Unranked: Angiosperms, Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Genus: Aerangis Share in:
Type: Perennial Species: 40 Height: 40-70cm Growing: Australia, New Zeland Flowers: Yellow Kingdom: Plantae Unranked: Angiosperms, Eudicots, Asterids Order: Apiales Family: Apiaceae Genus: Aciphylla Share in:
This is a hardy herbaceous perennial, equally attractive in leaf and bloom. The foliage, somewhat like that of a begonia, in autumn colors well; it gets dingy later, but should be left on through the winter to protect the buds It is a spring flowering plant, bearing yellow, white, blue, or violet flowers. The height […]
A native of South Africa, the African Lily, or Agapanthus, has long, sword- shaped leaves and beautiful blue flowers, the latter being borne on a stem about 3 ft. in height. There is a single species, umbellatus, also several varieties, including whites, and a double form. It is usually grown in small tubs or large […]
Quinata is the species mostly grown of this pretty rambling plant with its Japanese name and its violet or purple, fragrant, drooping flowers, which are produced in the axils of the leaves in late spring or early summer. It is best to grow it on a wall in cold districts It likes a fertile and […]
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The best-known species of this free-flowering annual is linifolia, which grows to a height of about a foot, and is often represented by its variety Breweri Sow seed in March in heat, or without heat in April, prick off, and pot the seedlings. A suitable compost has three parts loam, one of leafmould, and a […]
Two species of this potherb arc generally known, sweet and bush basil. They are nearly allied to the mint (Mentha) family and their scientific name is Ocymum. The sweet basil grows about 12 in. high, and is densely covered with small oval leaves. The little white flowers appear in early summer and are borne in […]
Type: Perennial Flower Species: 2 Height: 2 – 4 m Growing: Africa Flowers: White, Blue Kingdom: Plantae Unranked: Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids Order: Sapindales Family: Rutaceae Genus: Calodendrum Share in:
The dodecatheon or American cowslip thrives in rich soil in cool places. Seeds are sown in a frame in spring. The Meadia variety is suitable for border or rockery, being a hardy perennial 15 inches high, with drooping reflexed lilac flowers. Other varieties are Clevelandii, giganteum, album, and frig id um. Share in:
BUTCHER'S BROOM Plant | Flower
A native evergreen, found on the heaths, butcher’s broom has angled, erect stems, and rigid, twisted spiny leaves, on the center of which the greenish white flowers appear in early spring They are followed by red berries in early winter. The height is 2 to 4 ft. This shrub is dioeciously male and female flowers […]