As part of a larger conservation project, we investigated patterns of isozyme variation in three rare perennial scrub plants with overlapping ranges endemic to Florida rosemary scrub on the Lake Wales Ridge. All three species have low levels of genetic variation, comparable to or lower than those ...
When planted in the correct zone, perennial vegetablesreturn yearlyand produce vegetables to eat throughout most of the season. Each year the plant is established, it provides food more reliably and with larger produce. Perennials are hardier plants than annuals, making it easier for them to su...
If you want a plant that will bring color and works great for beginners, then take a look at the spiderwort plant. It is a versatile perennial for shade or sun. It’s easy to grow from purchased plants, and you can propagate them through division, cuttings, or seed. In the spring, p...
Vinca major and Vinca minor are evergreen plants that are at home in the woodland or shade garden. They are nearly identical, but Vinca major is often called greater periwinkle and the smaller version is sold as common, or dwarf, periwinkle. Both have attractive foliage and can be tenacious ...
The flowers are rich purple in early spring, April for us. (Hardiness Zone 6-9) Bletilla striata 'Big Bob' (Big Bob Chinese Ground Orchid) This selection with William Mathias of the Wild Orchid Company has a much taller flower spike that reportedly tops 36" tall, although our plants and...
In addition, there is a great potential to still improve their performances. Most of the perennial grasses used for biomass production are either undomesticated plants or are still at the early stages of development and improvement [12]. However, traditional breeding for these crop types is a ...