Alliums: The Ornamental Onions
BY WIKILAWN | FEBRUARY 15TH, 2015 | COMPANION PLANTS, DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, FLOWERS, OUTDOOR, PERENNIALS, ZONE 10A, 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

Alliums, commonly known as Ornamental Onions, are popular perennials among gardeners because of their graceful flowers and ability to grow in many different conditions. Most Alliums are characterized by their tall flower stalks (up to 3 feet) that stand like sentries with big, round flower heads (up to 5 inches). Their prominent flower heads make […]

Winter Flowering Shrub: Jasminum nudiflorum
BY WIKILAWN | DECEMBER 7TH, 2014 | FLOWERS, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Jasminum nudiflorum is a beautiful flowering shrub originating from northern parts of China but easily propagated in USD zones 6a to 9b. The shrub is commonly known as Winter Jasmine because of its attractive yellow flowers that bloom in winter when very few plants bloom so profusely. For this reason, it is considered a valuable shrub […]

Sedum repestre ‘Angelina’: Stonecrop
BY WIKILAWN | AUGUST 29TH, 2014 | EVERGREEN, GROUND COVER, OUTDOOR, ZONE 3A, ZONE 3B, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Sedum repestre ‘Angelina’, commonly known as Stonecrop, is a low-growing and mat-forming plant for garden borders and rock gardens. The plant grows up to 4 inches tall but spreads across 2 feet thus making a nice ground cover. Sedum repestre ‘Angelina’ is characterized by golden-yellow foliage and star-shaped summer flowers. It is propagated by cuttings […]

Primula vulgaris: Lovely Plant for Early-Spring Flowers
BY WIKILAWN | JULY 30TH, 2014 | FLOWERS, PERENNIALS, ZONE 3A, ZONE 3B, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B

Primula is a large genus of perennials known for their early-spring flowers. These lovely bloomers are usually grown in flower borders and beds under shade where traditional flowering plants cannot thrive. These shade loving plants grow nicely in shady spots and produce flowers in almost all hues of red, orange, yellow, blue and violet. In […]

Border Plant for Low-maintenance Gardens: Yucca filamentosa
BY WIKILAWN | JANUARY 30TH, 2014 | EVERGREEN, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE PLANT, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

If you are looking for a low-maintenance plant for garden borders, consider Yucca filamentosa – an evergreen, hardy and drought-tolerant plant. On local nurseries, Yucca filamentosa is available with many different names: Adam’s needle, Spanish bayonet, Bear-grass and Needle-palm. The plant is known for its lovely white flowers and architectural structure that makes it a […]

Lovely Flowering Shrub: Chaenomeles speciosa, the Japanese quince
BY WIKILAWN | OCTOBER 31ST, 2013 | FLOWERS, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B

Chaenomeles speciosa, commonly known as Japanese quince, is a beautiful flowering shrub from the family of Rose. Native to China and Japan, Japanese quince is a popular plant in horticulture. It is often used for forming hedges, screens, and garden borders. Japanese quince grows as a dense and broad flowering shrub that grows 6-10 feet […]

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