The long, tubular flowers ofhoneysuckle vines(Loniceraspp.) might look tropical, but these climbing perennials prefer a northern climate. Various species of honeysuckle vines have several things in common: sweet fragrance, nectar-richblooms that attract hummingbirds, and easy care. Whether this vine...
When you are looking at a bulb, it is easy to tell which side is pointy and which side is more rounded. The rounded side, or the bottom, is the section of the bulb that willproduce roots for the plant. The pointy side is where the stems, leaves, andflowers will come from. Planting...
hardiness zones3-9 Okay, hear me out on this one.Hostas do bloom, and their flowers are quite pretty; it is just that they are not the main attraction here. Hostas are typically grown for their gorgeously large leaves. These perennials are a staple for shade gardeners because they grow fl...
life-history strategy polycarpic perennials biennials annuals Brassicaceae Crucihimalaya Erysimum Arabidopsis gene dosage MADS-box gene Sorry, something went wrong. Please try again and make sure cookies are enabledReferences 1 J. Friedman The evolution of annual and perennial plant life histories: ecolo...
Pruning Young Trees for Future Strength and Long Life – Part 3, Getting the Job Done This is the third part of an extended blog about the pruning of young trees. Many people just plant a new tree and expect it to develop perfectly all by itself. Sometimes that… ...
And it’s perfect for the hot South; Chris Wiesinger has had it growing in his garden near Dallas for seven years. It also grows easily in pots. Blooms: Red and white (spring)Height/Spread: 10–14”/6–8"Zones: 3–9 (Zone 10 on the West Coast)...
•(1)长日照处理，桦树在连续长日照条件下生长,幼年期由5～10年缩短到不足一年。•(2)嫁接，如幼年期苹果树的芽嫁接到成熟的矮化砧木上可提前开花。将三十年树龄的一年生枝条嫁接到二、三年生,带一、二个枝条的杉木砧木上显著地促进了水杉的开花结实。•(3)外施赤霉素(GAs)，缩短柏科、杉科植物的幼年期...
Shrubs for Any Climate Flowering maple hail from semi-tropical regions won't tolerate frost well, but gardeners around the country can still enjoy them. If you live in a frost-free zone like hardiness zones 9 or higher, you can site these shrubs outdoors. In cooler regions, flowering maples...
Clematisplants have become hugely popular perennials, and today, the average local garden center offers dozens of different choices. When selecting aClematisfor your garden, you'll want to think about a couple of things, including its mature height, flower form, and color. ...
Erigeron glaucus, commonly known as Seaside Daisy, Beach Aster, or Beach Daisy, are floweringperennialsthat grow wild along the Pacific Coast, from Oregon and Washington south to Southern California. This tough little plant is found in rugged environments such as coastal scrub and dunes. ...