Akebia quinata, the Chocolate Vine
BY WIKILAWN | MARCH 28TH, 2013 | CREEPERS, DECIDUOUS, EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, MEDICINAL PLANTS, OUTDOOR, PERENNIALS, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A

Akebia quinata, popularly known as Chocolate Vine because of its brownish-purple flowers, is a beautiful climber for sunny or partially shaded spots in gardens. Native to the Far East, Akebia quinata grows as a quick climber and makes an excellent specimen for growing over pergolas or against walls where it produces abundance of fresh-green foliage. […]

Symphoricarpos albus, the Snowberry Shrub
BY WIKILAWN | FEBRUARY 7TH, 2013 | COLD CLIMATE, DECIDUOUS, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 2A, ZONE 2B, ZONE 3A, ZONE 3B, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B

Symphoricarpos is a genus of deciduous shrubs known for their beautiful berry-like white fruit. Originally native to North America, these hardy shrubs can be grown in many different climatic conditions. Most species of Symphoricarpos prefer full to partial sun, average watering and almost any type of soil that does not retain water. From more than […]

Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’: the Japanese Bloodgrass
BY WIKILAWN | DECEMBER 12TH, 2012 | GROUND COVER, ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, OUTDOOR, PERENNIALS, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

The lovely plant in the picture is Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’ – a perennial grass with beautifully colored and textured blades. Commonly known as Japanese Bloodgrass, this ornamental grass is an excellent choice for creating dramatic effects in any garden. Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’ (Buy online) forms dense clumps of strappy leaves that grow up to 5 feet. […]

Sedum album, the Coral Carpet
BY WIKILAWN | JULY 19TH, 2012 | CREEPERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, GROUND COVER, SUCCULENTS, ZONE 3A, ZONE 3B, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Sedum album or Coral Carpet is a low-growing and very attractive plant for containers as well as a mat-forming ground cover. The plant is known for its small, mossy and succulent foliage that makes this plant look like coral from the oceans. Sedum album or Coral Carpet makes an excellent ground cover because of its […]

Colorful Ground Cover with Lovely Flowers: Polygonum capitatum
BY WIKILAWN | JULY 9TH, 2012 | CREEPERS, EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, OUTDOOR, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B

Polygonum is a large genus of very versatile and multipurpose plants. The genus includes several climbers, ground covers, aquatics, and small perennials and annuals that can be grown quickly and easily. Most species of Polygonum are low-growing plants that produce colorful foliage and delicate flowers of various colors. Propagated from seeds or cuttings, Polygonums are […]

Flowering Shrub for Perennial Borders: Eupatorium purpureum
BY WIKILAWN | JULY 4TH, 2012 | FLOWERS, OUTDOOR, PERENNIALS, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Eupatorium is a genus of perennial shrubs that are distributed widely in tropical climates of America, Africa and Asia. These flowering shrubs are popular among gardeners as late season perennials when only a few plants bloom. Most species of Eupatorium produce attractive and fluffy flowers of pink or mauve colors, and grow as tough and […]

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