We first planted our verbascum in October 2014. It had a late season flowering. In June 2015, it bloomed again. Do not plant other things within 2 feet of it as it has large leaves. Erect stems bearing profuse saucer-shaped flowers that are usually yellow, but also white, brownish-red, or purple. Individual flowers are short lived but numerous, and flowering …
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Common Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle, Flower-of-Death, Vinca minor Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Vinca (VIN-kuh) (Info) Species: minor (MY-nor) (Info) Category: Groundcovers Perennials Height: under 6 in. (15 cm) 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA …
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Spider Flower, Spider Legs, Grandfather’s Whiskers, Cleome houtteana Family: Cleomaceae Genus: Cleome (klee-OH-me) (Info) Species: houtteana (hoot-AH-na) (Info) Synonym:Cleome hassleriana Synonym:Cleome sesquiorygalis Synonym:Tarenaya hassleriana Synonym:Cleome spinosa Synonym:Neocleome spinosa Category: Annuals Height: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Hardiness: Not Applicable Sun Exposure: Full Sun Danger: Plant has spines or …
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Calandrinia is a plant genus that contains many species of purslane, including the redmaids. The genus was named for Jean Louis Calandrini, an 18th-century Swiss botanist. It includes around 150 species of annual herbs which bear colorful flowers in shades of red to purple and white. Plants of this genus are native to Australia, Chile, and western North America. This …
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Penstemon is a western United States native that has colorful tubular flowers on tall spikes. This prairie plant thrives in hot, sunny conditions and is a stunning addition to wildflower plantings. Another common name is beardtongue. About This Plant Penstemon forms dense spikes of tubular flowers in early to mid summer. Flower colors include pink, blue, red, purple, and white. …
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English Primrose, Primula vulgaris Family: Primulaceae Genus: Primula (PRIM-yew-luh) (Info) Species: vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss) (Info) Synonym:Primula acaulis Synonym:Primula malacoides Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens Perennials Height: under 6 in. (15 cm) 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone …
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Pansies have colors and bicolors including yellow, gold, orange, purple, violet, red, white, and even near-black (very dark purple). Pansies typically display large showy face markings. Plants grow well in sunny or partially sunny positions in well-draining soils. Pansies are perennial, but normally grown as biennials or annuals because of their leggy growth. The first year plant produces greenery, and …
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As I was searching for ripe tomatoes among the tomato plants, I discovered this large strange pod. It is the pod for Purple Trumpet Vine. I have grown this vine for 15 years but have never noticed the pod. The example for the oversight is that it appears during peak tomato season and the vine is obscured by the full …
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Corncockle is a pretty flower that bobs in the wind on slender stalks. Warning: Probably should not be planted around small children. All parts of the plant are toxic to eat. But then again, so are many other common plants such as daffodils and foxgloves. I still recommend it for Sunnyvale gardens. The Corncockle originated in Europe where it grew …
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Dozens of deep purple-blue blossoms in a small package (15″ tall x 20″). Reliably perennial, it happily self-sows to fill in bare spots with its ever-present color. When the flowers are spent (after months), cut back to 1”, side dress with compost & it’ll burst right back into bloom. BEST in rich soil & half day sun, but not required. …
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