Lobelia (Blue Moon)
Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo
Genus: Lobelia.
Species: Lobelia erinus.
Planted in containers and at the edge of several borders in the yard. They are low-growing, compact, spreading ...
Mandevilla 'Alice Du Pont'
Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 2 photos
Genus: Mandevilla.
Species: Mandevilla.
Purchased and planted two of these in oblisks in the back garden September 2008. Vine.
Daffodils
Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 3 photos
Genus: Narcissus.
Species: Narcissus moschatus.
One of several variety and colors of daffodils planted last fall. All Narcissus species have a central trump...
Nemesia Series
Added on 14 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo
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...
Oleander
Added on 28 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos
Genus: Nerium.
Species: Nerium oleander.
Planted three of these in front area across the driveway to act as sort of a wind break. It is a fast growing e...
Tuberose
Added on 28 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo
Genus: Polianthes.
Species: Polianthes tuberosa.
Planted several bulbs up front Most removed by the neighborhood gopher. The three that remain are beautiful ...
Sweetpea Bush
Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 3 photos
Genus: Polygala.
Species: Polygala dalmaisiana.
Purchased to commemorate my beloved labrador, Sweetpea, who passed away from old age in July 2008.
It is listed...
Primroses
Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 2 photos
Genus: Primula.
Species: Primula algida.
Planted several colors of these in the south east wall area of the front yard this spring. Once their flowering...
Lady Bank Rose
Added on 13 Oct, 2008 | 3 photos
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...
Hibiscus
Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 3 photos
Species: Rose of Sharon.
I purchased two Rose of Sharon plants from a catalog. One I potted and the other I planted near the back wall i...
Purple Salvia
Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo
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...
Autumn Sage
Added on 29 Oct, 2008 | 1 photo
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...
Hot Lips Sage (Lipstick Plant)
Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo
Genus: Salvia.
Species: Salvia x 'Hot Lips'.
Purchased and planted in the backyard 2007. This plant blooms from summer-fall; attracts hummingbirds.It loves ...
Spirea
Added on 10 Apr, 2009 | 0 photos
Genus: Spiraea.
Species: Spiraea alba.
Purchased four of these shrubs as tiny beginners. Described as being tough and hardy; tolerating sun or light sh...
Bacopa
Added on 2 Nov, 2008 | 1 photo
Species: Sutera x hybrida.
Purchased at Lowes October 2008. Must have morning sun; be kept moist; blooms summer to fall; 10-24"; fert...
Marigolds
Added on 2 Oct, 2008 | 3 photos
Genus: Tagetes.
Species: Tagetes patula.
Purchased and planted in west front flowerbed September 2006. Very prolific, goes anyway the wind takes it, dig...
Tecoma Sundance
Added on 30 Sep, 2008 | 1 photo
Genus: Tecoma.
Species: Tecoma Sundance.
Purchased and planted September 2008.
Evergreen to partial evergreen large shrub, upright and open grows to 15 ...
Nasturtium
Added on 6 May, 2009 | 1 photo
Genus: Tropaeolum.
Species: Tropaeolum majus.
The saying "Be nasty to Nasturtiums" reflects the type of neglectful care these fast-growing, versatil...
Tulips
Added on 27 Apr, 2009 | 1 photo
Genus: Tulipa.
Species: Tulipa acuminata.
I purchased several varieties of tulip bulbs in a variety of colors and planted them in the fall all over the fr...
Johnny jump ups
Added on 20 Oct, 2008 | 2 photos
Genus: Viola.
Species: Viola.
I don't know just how these plants got their nickname but they do seem to jump and replant themselves from...