Gardengnome's Garden

Abelia

Genus: Abelia.
Species: Abelia biflora.

Showy, flowering shrub with dark purplish pink flowers from late spring to frost. Glossy, dark green foliage ad...

African Lily

Genus: Agapanthus.
Species: Agapanthus africanus.

This is a summer bulb that blooms from July-August. Full sun is essential

Aimee Gardenia Jasminoides

Species: Aimee Gardenia Jasminoides.

This is an evergreen shrub with glossy bright green leaves. Planted in partial shade area on the west side of ba...

Ajuga Reptan

Genus: Ajuga.
Species: Ajuga reptans.

Spreading groundcover. Perennial. Partial shade. Attractive planted in the rich soil under pine trees. Begin u...

Aloe Vera

Genus: Aloe.
Species: Aloe vera.

Aloe Vera is a Succulent with evergreen foliage. It thrives in acid soil, akaline soil, dry climates, and hot c...

Angel Trumpet

Genus: Brugmansia.
Species: Brugmansia arborea.

Purchased from Lowe's and planted near the east backywall on the side of the house November 2006. They are fros...

Arrowwood Viburnum

Genus: Viburnum.
Species: Viburnum dentatum.

A dense round shrub which has a tendency to produce large numbers of basal stems that forms arching branches. I...

Aucuba Japonica

Genus: Aucuba.
Species: Aucuba japonica.

Planted in the shady area near the west back wall April 2007. I'll have to be sure and keep in eye on it becaus...

Autumn Sage

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia greggii.

One of the first shrubs I planted in 2006. I moved it from its' original site and it settled down as if it hadn...

Bacopa

Species: Sutera x hybrida.

Purchased at Lowes October 2008. Must have morning sun; be kept moist; blooms summer to fall; 10-24"; fert...

Bamboo

On first sight my thoughts were to dig up and get rid of the bamboo. However, upon doing a bit of research I fo...

Bird of Paradise

Genus: Caesalpinia.
Species: Caesalpinia pulcherrima.

The Bird of Paradise is an evergreen bush that grows to 6 - 15 feet tall and wide. This plant is relatively fro...

Blue Daze Evolvulus

Species: Blue Daze Evolvulus.

Planted in container October 2008. This is a trailing annual with bright blue flowers and is reported to be gre...

Bougainvillea

Genus: Bougainvillea.
Species: Bougainvillea.

Bougainvillea is an evergreen vine, which is happy growing up in almost any situation. Bougainvillea produces a...

Buddlea Davidii

This is a fast-growing shrub that produces masses of fragrant flower clusters attractive to butterflies, moths a...

Butterfly Bush

Species: Buddleia Davidii.

This is a fast-growing shrub that produces masses of fragrant flower clusters attractive to butterflies, moths a...

Butterfly Iris

Genus: Dietes.
Species: Dietes vegeta.

Purchased from Sutherland's November 2008. Will plant in SW flowerbed in front. This clumping, robust perennia...

Calibrachoa - Million Bells

Species: Calibrachoa hybrid.

Planted in container garden in front and back October 2008. Full sun and long days; height 6-12" will spre...

Camellia

Genus: Camellia.
Species: Camellia sasanqua.

Evergreen Shrub which has small green leaves offering a wide range of flower types and colors; several are fragr...

Candytuff

Genus: Iberis.
Species: Iberis sempervirens.

Planted in the west front flowerbed May 2008; where it will be in full sun. This is a herbaceous perennial of t...

Canna x generalis

Genus: Canna.
Species: Canna indica.

Heat and sun-loving plants, Canna's brightly colored spikes of flowers and bold banana-like leaves create a dram...

Carnations

Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus caryophyllus.

Planted here and there in the front yard where conditions for growth are met. Needs full sun; flower stems 15&...

Carolina Jassamine

Species: Carolina Jassamine.

Should be planted in full sun; blooms with yellow flowers in early spring; water usage arid Dry. This is a vini...

Chrysanthemums

Species: Dendrantthema grandiflorum.

In container garden near back patio area. Potted up June 2007. The soil in th container is well-drained garden...

Coleus (Wizard Mix)

Genus: Solenostemon.
Species: Solenostemon scutellarioides.

This plant is native to the tropics and grown for brilliantly colored leaves; blue flower spikes are attractive ...

Columbines

Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: Aquilegia.

Columbines come in so many different varieties. I grow the 'Music Box' and the yellow columbine. It likes full...

Columbines 'Music Mix'

Genus: Aquilegia.
Species: Aquilegia alpina.

Planted in area intended to be a woodland garden in backyard and beneath the front pine tree. This is a perenni...

Coreopsis (Tickseed)

Genus: Coreopsis.
Species: Coreopsis grandiflora.

Purchased and planted several of these plants throughout full sun areas of the garden. Several are in container...

Cortaderia - Selloana

Planted September 2008 in backyard. It grows as large as a big shrub, reaching 6-8 feet tall and an equal sprea...

Cosmos

Genus: Cosmos.
Species: Cosmos bipinnatus.

Planted in front flowerbed 2007 in west corner. This plant is considered a half-hardy annual, although plants m...

Crape Myrtle

Genus: Lagerstroemia.
Species: Lagerstroemia indica.

Purchased and planted three for the front yard in 2007; one lavendar, one red and one white blossomed bushes. T...

Crocosmia hybrids (Emily Mckenzie)

Genus: Crocosmia.
Species: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora.

Purchased these via online catalog August 2007 and planted them in flowerbed along the east wall in the backyard...

Crocus - (Pickwick)

Genus: Crocus.
Species: Crocus.

Purchased these bulbs via online catalog. Planted November 2007 in various nooks and crannies in the front yard...

Dahlia

Genus: Dahlia.
Species: Dahlia.

Together with gladioli, lillies, and begonia, the dahlias are one of the most important and popular summer-flowe...

Dahlia Happy Single

Purchased this plant from Walmart September 2008. Planted in front border near driveway. As with all Dahlias, i...

DELPHINIUM

Genus: Delphinium.
Species: Delphinium elatum.

Purchased and planted May 2008. This plant is on the east front side of the house. It prefers full sun or ligh...

Dianthus (Mixed)

Genus: Dianthus.
Species: Dianthus barbatus.

These Dianthus are of medium height,suitable for mixed or herbaceous borders. They are grown for their midsumme...

Diascia 'codlustre'

Genus: Diascia.
Species: diascia vigilis.

Purchased and planted in container Saucer like, salmon to pink or orange flowers; excellent for rock gardens, ...

Dwarf Burning Bush

Genus: Euonymus.
Species: Euonymus alatus.

Dwarf Winged Euonymus

Genus: Euonymus.
Species: Euonymus 'Compactus'.

The burning bush is a dense, deciduous shrub with winged stems much valued for its spectacular autumn display; s...

Elephant Ear

Genus: Alocasia.
Species: Alocasia Macrorrhiza.

The enormous elongated heart-shaped leaves of Elephant's ears make them useful accents in beddings (where space ...

Euryops

Species: Euryops nectinatus.

Near the coast and where winters are mild, these bright yellow, daisy-like flowers bloom almost non-stop. The s...

Evergreen Hedges

Flowering Hosta

Forsythia viridis

Planted in West front flower bed October 13, 2008. This plant blooms profusely in early spring with golden yell...

Freesia

Genus: Freesia.
Species: Freesia grandiflora.

Fuchsia

Genus: Fuchsia.
Species: Fuchsia triphylla.

Purchased from Sutherlands October 2008. Planted as a houseplant. Growth habit 3x3' shrub type; likes semi-sha...

Gaura Lindheimeri

Gazania

Genus: Gazania.
Species: Gazania heterochaeta.

Planted in front west flowerbed June 2007.

Geraniums

Gerbera Daisy

Purchased from 2004 - 2008 and planted various locations around the garden. It likes full sun, and blooms from ...

Glorybower

Genus: Clerodendrum.
Species: Clerodendrum trichotomum.

Purchased and planted June 2006. This woody vine needs bright, indirect light to develop flowers. Needs high h...

Grecian Windflower

Genus: Anemone.
Species: Anemone blanda.

This plant is a Perennial grown mostly from corms but can be propagated from seeds. It can be grown from Zone 5...

Hibiscus

Species: Rose of Sharon.

Hibiscus Flamingo - Wind Orange

Genus: Hibiscus.
Species: Hibiscus cannabinus.

Purchased several October 2008 and planted in back and front flowerbeds. Takes full sun. In moist but well-drai...

Hostas

Hot Lips Sage (Lipstick Plant)

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia x 'Hot Lips'.

Purchased and planted in the backyard 2007. This plant blooms from summer-fall; attracts hummingbirds.It loves ...

Hydrangea

Genus: Hydrangea.
Species: Hydrangea macrophylla.

Purchased at Home Depot 2006. Flowers were blue at the time of purchase. Though it grows beautiful foliage eac...

Imperial Blue Cape Plumbago

Genus: Plumbago.
Species: Plumbago auriculata.

Purchased from Sutherland at a discount, a bit down but should come back with a vengence. Will grow to 4 feet h...

Japanese Holly Fern

Genus: Cyrtomium.
Species: Cyrtomium falcatum.

Purchased and planted July 2008 under the front pine tree. This is a coarse-textured fern. Hardy to 25 degrees...

Johnny jump ups

Lady Bank Rose

Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa Bankiae.

This is a scrambling shrubby liana growing vigorously over other shrubs to 6 m tall. Unlike most roses, it is p...

Lantana

Lily (long blooming)

Little Leaf Cordia

Species: Cordia parvifolia.

Native to Texas, Baja California and Mexico; adapted to low and intermediate deserts.Hardy to 15 degrees F; leav...

Mandevilla 'Alice Du Pont'

Species: Mandevilla.

Purchased and planted two of these in oblisks in the back garden September 2008. Vine.

Marigolds

Genus: Tagetes.
Species: Tagetes patula.

Purchased and planted in west front flowerbed September 2006. Very prolific, goes anyway the wind takes it, dig...

Medicine Plant

Genus: Aloe.
Species: Aloe vera.

Aloe Vera is a Succulent with evergreen foliage. It thrives in acid soil, akaline soil, dry climates, and hot c...

Mexican Heather

Genus: Cuphea.
Species: Cuphea hyssopifolia.

These shrubby, low-growing, heat-loving perennials have finely textured leaves and flowers. Their brightly colo...

Mexican Sunflower

Montbretia

Genus: Crocosmia.
Species: Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora.

Crocosmias are very effective border plants, both for the perennial plant border as well as a border planted in ...

Morning Glory

Nemesia Series

Genus: Nemesia.
Species: Nemesia strumosa.

Planted in mailbox garden where it will enjoy full sun. It is an annual which blooms in early spring and should...

New Guinea Impatiens

Genus: Impatiens.
Species: Impatiens hawkeri.

Purchased and planted this planted in August 2008, in the back foundation shade area. Blooms spring-fall; good ...

Orange Calibrachoa hybrid

Pansies

Parry's Penstemon

Species: Parry's Penstemon.

Pear Tree

Petunias

Photinia x fraseri

Pink Jasmine

Plumbago

Plumbago ceratostigma

Purchased and planted May 2006 in the backyard near the north wall. Intensely blue, phlox-shaped flowers bloom ...

Purple Marguerite Daisies

Purple Salvia

Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia "Mystic Spires Blue'.

Purchased and planted September 2008.
This plant enjoys full sun;moderate watering; it should be planted 12&quo...

Pyracanthe

Red Bird of Paradise

Genus: Caesalpinia.
Species: Caesalpinia pulcherrima.

This is a tropical, deciduous shrub planted near the east wall in the front yard April 2007. Grows fast to 10 f...

Red Canna

Roses

SALVIA

Scabiosa (Lavender)

Snap Dragons

Genus: Antirrhinum.
Species: Antirrhinum majus.

Snap Dragon grows best in full sun. They grow well in average soil. After the flowers have died off, cut the p...

Sweet Potato Vine

Species: Batatus.

Sweetpea Bush

Genus: Polygala.
Species: Polygala dalmaisiana.

Purchased to commemorate my beloved labrador, Sweetpea, who passed away from old age in July 2008.
It is listed...

Tazetta Daffodil

Species: Daffodil Minnow.

Tecoma Sundance

Genus: Tecoma.
Species: Tecoma Sundance.

Purchased and planted September 2008.
Evergreen to partial evergreen large shrub, upright and open grows to 15 ...

Tequila Sunrise Superbells

Species: Calibrachoa hybrid.

Texas Primrose

Species: Calyolophus.

Purchased October 2008 to put in the NE corner flower bed in the back yard. It takes shade; must be kept moist;...

Texas Sage

The Obedient Plant

Genus: Physostegia.
Species: Physostegia virginiana.