| Beta Cicla. 17 hours ago by admin A hardy annual which succeeds in any common soil. Its dark crimson and yellow flowers are borne in August. Height, 6 ft. It is used as spinach. In Germany the midrib of the leaf is boiled and eaten with gravy or melted butter.Related posts:Herbs, the Uses of Sweet and Pot.Spinach.Geranium Argentium( ... Gardening Glossary - gardeningglossary.com |
| Gunnera Manicata (Chilian Rhubarb). 2 days ago by admin This hardy plant bears large leaves on stout foot-stalks, and is very ornamental in the backs of borders, etc. Planted in a rich, moist soil, it will flower in August. It can be propagated by division. Height, 6 ft.Related posts:Rhubarb, Chilian.Gunnera Scabra.Rhubarb.Related posts: Rhubarb, Chilian ... Gardening Glossary - gardeningglossary.com |
| Geranium Argentium(Silvery Crane’s-Bill). 2 days ago by admin This hardy perennial alpine is very effective on rock-work, especially in front of dark stones; but provision must be made for its long tap roots. A rich, deep loam suits it well. Its seeds germinate freely when sown in peat and sand. Flowers are borne from May to July. Height, 6 in.Related posts:Cr ... Gardening Glossary - gardeningglossary.com |
| Anthoxanthum Gracila. 5 days ago by admin Sweet vernal grass. It is graceful and ornamental, and is used for edgings. Sow in spring, keeping the seed moist until it germinates. Height, 6 in.Related posts:Festuca.Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass).Lagurus Ovatus.Related posts: Festuca. Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass). Lagurus Ovatus. Gardening Glossary - gardeningglossary.com |
| Erinus. 6 days ago by admin The hardy perennial kinds bloom in March, the greenhouse varieties in May. The latter are very pretty. They all like a sandy soil, and may be increased by seed or by division. Height, 6 in. to 9 in.Related posts:Malva.Statice (Sea Lavender).Hypericum (St. John’s Wort).Related posts: Malva. Statice ( ... Gardening Glossary - gardeningglossary.com |
| Prunella Grandiflora. 7 days ago by admin A pretty hardy perennial, suitable for a front border or rock-work, bearing dense spikes of flowers from May to August. It grows well in any ordinary soil, and is propagated by division. Height, 6 in.Related posts:Tellima Grandiflora.Ficaria Grandiflora.Actinella Grandiflora.Related posts: Tellima G ... Gardening Glossary - gardeningglossary.com |
| Desmodium Pendulaeflorum. 7 days ago by admin A hardy evergreen shrub, flowering in July. It thrives in sandy loam and peat. Cuttings planted in sand with a little bottom-heat and under glass will strike. Height, 6 ft.Related posts:Desmodium Canadense.Ardisia Japonica.Kennedya Marryattae.Related posts: Desmodium Canadense. Ardisia Japonica. Ken ... Gardening Glossary - gardeningglossary.com |
| Muhlenbeckia Complexa. 8 days ago by admin A very decorative climber, hardy in nature but requiring a good amount of sunshine to make it bloom. A well-drained, sandy soil is best for its growth, and it can be increased by cuttings of hardy shoots taken early in summer. Height, 6 ft.Related posts:Cobaea Scandens.Platycodon (Japanese Balloon F ... Gardening Glossary - gardeningglossary.com |
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