My basal stem cuttings taken from early-emerging delphinium in March are now rooted and able to be potted-up. Still in the greenhouse, the root now are growing quickly. This method, rather old-fashioned, I discovered in an old gardening book from England. Cut from established clumps just as...
Habitat: Disturbed soils or open areas provide opportunities for certain sedums to spread more easily. Native species: The presence of native plants that occupy similar niches might be threatened by a competitive, invasive sedum. To be safe, it is always a good idea to research the specific sed...
Delphiniums range in size from less than 2 feet tall to towering 6 ft. spikes of cup shaped blossoms. Common Name: Dogbane Botanical Name: Apocynum cannabinum Height: 3 ft. USDA Zones: 4-10 Requirements & Benefits: Dogbane is an upright, shrub-like deciduous perennial with yollowish ...
The Glory Lily plant like any other poisonous lilies the plant is known to be one of the most toxic in their family. The Glory lily can cause life threatening poisoning within hours of ingesting. The plant is toxic in any part but the tube or root is where the poison is more concentrate...
Unlike the typical Butterfly Bush, the panicles on this flowering shrub cascade downward, similar to the look of... $221.72 Choose Options Compare Buddleia Buddleia 'Lilac Cascade' PPAF (30)ct Flat Buddleia 'Lilac Cascade' PPAF (30)ct FlatCascade CollectionCommon Name: Butterfly Bush, ...
22. Larkspur (Delphiniumspp.) An excellent flower for bringing in bees is the larkspur, or as it is botanically known, theDelphinium. This genus includes around 300 various species of flowers in lavender, scarlet, red, pink, purple, blues, white, and sometimes yellow. ...
Delphinium derived from the French form of the Latin, Delphinia, meaning “woman from Delphi.” The flower resembles nose of the dolphin, and delphiums were thought to repel scorpions. The Native Americans used delphiniums to make blue dye and the Europeans made ink. ...
Delphinium menziesii Menzies’ Larkspur... $7.50ea Native. Ht.20-75cm. Z3. From a small tuber arises this lovely larkspur with blue to purple flowers (occasionally yellow). It is usually associated with the grassy bluffs of Garry Oak meadows.Delphinium tricorne Dwarf Larkspur...
It seems prudent to use plants that are native to our region or from one that is very similar. And to choose plants that are both beautiful and come from the dryer sections of these landscapes. At first glance it might be thought that a drought tolerant garden limits the garden to a "...
Anemone Tree Peonies: Similar to their herbaceous counterparts, anemone tree peonies present a central cluster of petaloid stamens surrounded by a ring of larger guard petals. Itoh Peonies: Combining the best of both worlds, these hybrid peonies inherit the herbaceous peony's die-back habit and ...