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plants
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. . . are good things!
It's hard to remember every plant we have or would
like to have. That's why we keep lists. Our plant lists content information
about our tries at growing, general information on the plant and
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There are
over 200
species of plants cultivated in our gardens. To learn more
about any of these either find the plant in the list above,
search for a plant in the box to the left or clock on one of the
categories or locations in the left column.
Each plant
listed will show a picture, and our notes about that plant. When possible, we include the Latin
botanical name, a short descriptions, and planting
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Bedding Plants
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Updated:
6/8/2010
Bedding Plants
Begonia boliviensis
Begoniaceae
(Bonfire)
'Bonfire' is a bushy begonia that is erect with succulent stems. The many everblooming flowers are single and scarlet in color. The bronze leaves are shiny, smooth and ovate.
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Planted in the "George Grube" container along with, Camo Begonia and Orange Impatiens.
Driveway
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Updated:
6/8/2010
Bedding Plants
Purslane-Moss Rose
Portulaca oleracea
(Rio Yellow)
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Fence Bed West
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Updated:
5/27/2010
Bedding Plants
Crossandra
Crossandra infundibulliformis
(Orange Marmalade)
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Planted in 2010 behind peach Coral Bells
West Bed
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Updated:
5/27/2010
Bedding Plants
Lisianthus
Eustoma (yew-STOW-mah)
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Vegetable Bed
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Updated:
5/26/2010
Bedding Plants
Sweet woodruff
Galium odoratum
Sweet woodruff is a deciduous perennial that grows 8 to 12 inches tall. It grows well with little maintenance in moist soil and flowers in the spring. Fast growing, quick to establish, beautiful, white spring flowers and attractive foliage through to snow, this treasure is seldom bothered by pest or disease. Its dried foliage has a sweet scent that has been described as a fresh-cut hay and vanilla fragrance, and it is used frequently in potpourri. It even used to be used as the stuffing for the winter mattress!
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Updated:
5/26/2010
Bedding Plants
Hardy English Primrose
Shade, spring flowering
Pacific Giant polyantha hybrids created from cowslip (Primula veris) and English primrose. Immune to summer heat, these are less than a foot in height. On short, stiff stems, three-inch-wide striking blossoms are in various colors.
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Wish List
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Updated:
5/25/2010
Bedding Plants
Flowering Maple
Abutilon hybridum
Although it may be grown outdoors in warmer regions, it is most often grown as a house plant. The flowering maple is not really a maple at all. The Abutilon is also commonly known as a Chinese bellflower or a Chinese lantern.
The blooming season for most Abutilons is from April through June, but they will often flower periodically through the winter as well.
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Planted in Fern bed next to fountain 2005, 2006
See photo from fall 2005
Fern Bed
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Updated:
5/21/2010
Bedding Plants
Fan Flower, Whirlwind White
Scaevola hybrid
8-14-inches tall.
The flowers are shaped as if they have been horizontally cut in half. Consequently, the generic name means "left-handed" in Latin.
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Oak Tree Bed
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Updated:
5/21/2010
Bedding Plants
Persian Shield
Strobilanthes dyerianus
Simmering purple leaves. Full Sun to partial shade
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2005 in container box behind the root cellar bulkhead
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Updated:
4/15/2010
Bedding Plants
Coleus
(Merlin's Magic)
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Back Deck Containers 2008
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Updated:
4/15/2010
Bedding Plants
Lisianthus
Eustoma (yew-STOW-mah)
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Planted in 2004 next to Root Cellar in Vinca patch.
Wish List
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Updated:
4/15/2010
Bedding Plants
Cockcomb
Celosia
(Plumosa Red)
Full Sun, showy red plumes, grows 12-24" high.
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Updated:
4/14/2010
Bedding Plants
Dusty Miller
Senecio cineraria
Dusty Miller is a common and reliable annual. It grows best in full sun and dry soils rich in organic material.
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4/14/2010
Bedding Plants
Torenia
Torenia fournieri
Partial shade plant that produces an abundance of pretty pouched flowers.
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Often plant in container next to root cellar bulkhead.
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Updated:
4/14/2010
Bedding Plants
Hypoestes
Hypoestes
(pink splash)
Known for the bright pink spots which covered their dark green foliage. A number of hybrids with bright red or white spotting can be found. Also know as The Polka Dot
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Planted in front bed 2001, 2002, 2003 2005
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4/14/2010
Bedding Plants
Hypoestes
Hypoestes
(White Splash)
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Planted in front bed 2004
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Updated:
4/14/2010
Bedding Plants
Hypoestes
Hypoestes
(Red splash)
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Planted in west bed 2004
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