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Paperwhite narcissus
Paperwhite narcissus



Botanical Name: Narcissus ziva

Paperwhites are the narcissi found blooming in fall and winter in florist shops. These bulbs have been forced to bloom and can be easily forced in the home from purchased bulbs. Each bulb produces numerous white fragrant flowers.

  • LIGHT/TEMP: If purchased in bud and not in bloom put in brightest light, in cooler temperatures (60° to 65°)
  • WATERING: Keep the soil evenly moist.  

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  • Passion flower
    Passion flower



    Botanical Name: Passiflora caerulea

    A climbing vine that is found both trained around a ring and in hanging baskets. The leaves are tri-lobed and dark green and the vines have tendrils forming at the internodes. Flowers are intricately structured and large (3 inches across) and come in purple or red (oher species have different shaped leaves and colored flowers)

  • LIGHT/TEMP: Keep in bright light indoors, full sun is good. Average room temperature is ideal
  • WATERING: Soil should be kept evenly moist but not soggy.
  • NOTES: Provide humidity by using a pebble tray.  

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  • Persian violet
    Persian violet
     


     
    Botanical Name:Exacum affine

    Full, mound-shaped growth habit with numerous small blue, purple or white five-petalled flowers.

  • LIGHT/TEMP: Average room temperature is best in a bright spot out of direct sun.
  • WATERING: Keep soil evenly moist, do not let soil dry out.
  • NOTES: Usually found in spring through fall in 4" and 6" pots.
     

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  • Pocketbook plant
    Pocketbook plant



    Botanical Name: Calceolaria herbeohybrida

    Usually available in the springtime. The flowers are shaped like little purses and are grown in clusters above rounded hairy leaves. The flowers are found in red, orange and yellow and can be solid in color or have contrasting blotches>

  • LIGHT: Keep in a cool brightly lit spot away from direct sun.
  • WATERING: Soil should be evenly moist without being constantly wet.
  • NOTES: Plants should be discarded after all blooms have faded.  

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  • Primrose
    Primrose



    Botanical Name: Primula acaulis

    Usually forced to bloom as early as December to bring a little spring indoors after the winter holidays. The medium green leaves are formed in a rosette with the colorful flowers sitting in the center. Flowers come in all colors of the rainbow as well as some bicolors.

  • LIGHT/TEMP: Place primrose in a bright sunny window in the winter. 55 to 60° is ideal.
  • WATERING: It is best to keep water off the flowers and away from the crown so watering by placing the pot in a saucer of water and allowing the water to soak up from the bottom is best. Remove from saucer and let the pot drain. Water again when soil surface begins to feel dry.
  • NOTES: Do not feed while in bloom. Remove flowers as they fade. Treat as a green plant ,feeding lightly and allowing to grow until spring when they can be planted in the garden.  

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  • Reiger begonia
    Reiger begonia
     


     
    Bontanical Name:Begonia elatior

    Large, round glossy leaves that are wavy and sometimes serrated. Flowers can be single or double, are arranged in clusters, and range in color from shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, salmon and white. Bi-color flowers are also common.

  • LIGHT/TEMP: Keep plants in average room temperature in a brightly lit spot away from direct sun. A little sun in the winter is beneficial.
  • WATERING Soil should be kept evenly moist without being constantly wet.
     

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  • Shrimp plant
    Shrimp plant



    Botanical Name: Pachystachys lutea

    A compact shrubby plant growing to 24" with clusters of tubular white flowers growing from yellow bracts.

  • LIGHT/TEMP: Keep in moderate light. Does best in moderae temperatures.
  • WATERING: Keep the soil moderately moist.  

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  • stephanotis
    stephanotis
     


     
    Botanical Name: Stephanotis floribunda

    Large, dark green glossy leaves on long trailing vines. The flowers are found in clusters and are star-shaped, tubular and waxy white as well as fragrant.

  • LIGHT: Keep in bright, indirect light.
  • WATERING: From spring to fall keep well watered as this is the normal bloom time then decrease water in winter.
  • NOTES: Do not fertilize in winter.
     

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  • Zebra plant
    Zebra plant



    Botanical Name: Aphelandra Aurantiaca

    Tubular white flowers appearing from conical yellow bracts -leaves are large, dark green and heavily veined with silver.

  • LIGHT/TEMP Keep at average room temperature in a brightly lit spot away from direct sun.
  • WATERING: Soil should be kept moist at all times without being constantly wet.
  • NOTES: Zebras like humidity so misting with water or keeping on a pebble tray is advocated.  

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  • Basil Genovese Ocimum basilicum
    Basil Genovese Ocimum basilicum



    Extremely tender, fragrant, extra large leaves. Best for Italian pesto. Ht: 18-24". Full sun.  

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    Basil Greek Ocimum basilicum
    Basil Greek Ocimum basilicum



    Great with tomatoes, in salads and sauces. Tiny leaves, dome shaped plants create interest in garden. Ht: 8"  

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    Basil Lemon Ocimum basilicum citriodorum
    Basil Lemon Ocimum basilicum citriodorum



    Silver green leaves. Lemony aroma and flavor for teas,potpourris, chicken, fish, vegetables,herb vinegars. Ht: 12-18". Requires full sun.  

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    Basil Purple Ruffles Ocimum bascilicum
    Basil Purple Ruffles Ocimum bascilicum



    All American Winner. Large and frilly purple leaves. Stronger, more pungent flavor than Sweet Basil. Ht: 12-18". Requires full sun.  

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    Basil Sweet
    Basil Sweet



    The standard cultivar, used in tomato sauce, pesto and salads. Use sprigs for warmly aromatic garnish. Ht: 24". Full sun.  

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    Basil Thai Siam Queen
    Basil Thai Siam Queen



    All-American Winner. Tender leaves, more intense flavor than Sweet Basil. Use in Thai and Oriental recipes. Ht:24" Requires full sun.  

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    Catnip
    Catnip



    Stuff dried or fresh leaves into tiny pillows for cat toys, Green leaves are good for tea. Ht: 18". Requires full sun to partial shade.  

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    Chives Common
    Chives Common



    Cut leaves for salads, potatoes, soups. Good for growing indoors. Ht: 12-18". Requires full sun.  

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    Chives Garlic
    Chives Garlic



    Flavor midway between garlic and onion. Delicious in salads, spreads and flavored vinegars. Ht: 18-24". Full sun  

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    Coriander or Cilantro
    Coriander or Cilantro



    Use pungent leaves (Cilantro) in Oriental and Mexican dishes. Ht: 18-24". Full sun  

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    Dill Fernleaf
    Dill Fernleaf



    All America Winner. Base branching, dwarf plants ideal for containers. A compact powerhouse of flavor!  

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    Lavender English
    Lavender English



    Dried flowers and leaves repel moths, can be used in sachets. Fragrant flowers, aromatic leaves. Ht: 30"  

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    Lemon Balm
    Lemon Balm



    Use lemon scented leaves in tea, potpouris. Ht: 24" Full sun.  

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    Marjoram, Sweet
    Marjoram, Sweet



    Use fresh or dried leaves in salads, dressings, meat sausage, lamb dishes, beans, and soups. Ht: 12"  

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    Mint Curly
    Mint Curly



    Small, curly leaves flavor cold drinks, teas, sauces, jelly, candy, fruit salads, and chocolate. Ht: 24" Requires full sun, partial shade.  

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    Mint Spearmint
    Mint Spearmint
     


     
    Vigorous plants, leaves brighten iced drinks, sauces, vegetables, lamb. Ht: 18-24" Full sun and partial shade.
     

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    Oregano Greek
    Oregano Greek



    Widely used in Italian dishes, tomato sauce, pizza, fish and salad dressing. Ht: 12-24"  

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    Parsley Extra Curled Dwarf
    Parsley Extra Curled Dwarf



    Finely cut, curly leaves, compact plants. Ht:10-12  

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    Parsley Plain or Single Italian
    Parsley Plain or Single Italian



    Plain, flat, deeply cut green leaves. Flavor more pronounced than Extra Curled Dwarf. Ht: 15-18"  

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    Rosemary
    Rosemary
     


     
    Fragrant leaves flavor meats, poultry and potatoes. Use in potourris.
     

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    Sage, Common
    Sage, Common



    Used in sausages, poultry, meat, bread, dressings, vegetables, omelets and stuffing.  

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    Thyme, Common
    Thyme, Common



    Aromatic leaves season meats, poultry, stews, sauces, soups and dressings. Ht: 6-12"  

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    Black Flowering Fountain Grass
    Black Flowering Fountain Grass



    Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry'

  • Zone 5-9
  • Mounding clumps of rich glossy green blades with back foxtail like flower spikes and yellow to orange fall color
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Moderate grower to 2' tall by 3' wide  

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  • Blue Lyme Grass
    Blue Lyme Grass



    Botanical Name: Elymus arenarius

  • Zone 4-9
  • Spreading groundcover with bright blue blades
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Fast grower to 2' tall and wide
  • Invasive  

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  • Blue Lyme Grass 'Blue Dune'
    Blue Lyme Grass 'Blue Dune'



    Botanical Name: Elymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'

  • Zone 4-9
  • Spreading blades of pastel blue and slender beige seedheads in summer
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Fast grower to 2' tall and spreading indefinitely  

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  • Blue Oat Grass
    Blue Oat Grass
     


     
    Botanical Name: Helictotrichon sempervirens

  • Zone 4-9
  • Graceful fountains of colorful bright blue gray blades
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Moderate grower to 2-3' tall and wide
     

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  • Dwarf Fountain Grass
    Dwarf Fountain Grass



    Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

  • Zone 4-9
  • Mounding habit with fluffy buff colored plumes arching above foliage
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Moderate grower to 2-3' tall by 2' wide  

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  • Dwarf Fountain Grass 'Little Bunny'
    Dwarf Fountain Grass 'Little Bunny'
     


     
    Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'

  • Zone 5-9
  • Small mounding habit with fluffy buff colored plumes and a golden fall color
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Slow grower to 10-12" tall and wide
     

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  • Dwarf Fountain Grass 'Little Honey'
    Dwarf Fountain Grass 'Little Honey'



    Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Honey'

  • Zone 5-9
  • Small clumping habit with a very fine white variegation and fluffy white plumes in summer
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Slow grower to 8-12" tall and wide  

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  • Dwarf Pampas Grass 'Ivory Feathers'
    Dwarf Pampas Grass 'Ivory Feathers'



    Botanical Name: Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila'

  • Zone 7-11
  • Clumps of narrow foliage and long 6' stalks of white plumes in fall
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Fast grower to 3-4' tall and wide  

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  • Feather Reed Grass 'Overdam'
    Feather Reed Grass 'Overdam'



    Botanical Name: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

  • Zone 4-9
  • Arching clumps of creamy yellow margined foliage and boquets of wheat like seedheads in summer
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Fast grower to 3-4' tall and wide  

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  • Fescue 'Elijah Blue'
    Fescue 'Elijah Blue'
     


     
    Botanical Name: Festuca cinerea 'Elijah Blue'

  • Zone 4-11
  • Dense mounds of icy blue blades and buff colored seedheads in fall
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Fast grower to 8-12" tall and wide
     

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  • Fountain Grass
    Fountain Grass



    Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides

  • Zone 6-9
  • Clumping graceful habit with narrow shiny green foliage and graceful fountain like arched stems that bloom in creamy beige with hints of pink and yellow fall color
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Fast grower to 2-3' tall and wide  

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  • Golden Hakone Grass
    Golden Hakone Grass
     


     
    Botanical Name: Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

  • Zone 4-9
  • Clumping pendulous mounds of bright yellow blades with thin green stripes
  • Deciduous
  • Part sun to shade
  • Moderate grower to 18" tall and wide
     

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  • Hardy Pampas Grass
    Hardy Pampas Grass



    Botanical Name: Erianthus ravennae (Saccharum ravennae)

  • Zone 4-10
  • Clumping narrow blades with silvery white silky plumes standing above foliage in fall
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Fast grower to 8-10' tall by 4-6' wide  

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  • Japanese Blood Grass 'Red Baron'
    Japanese Blood Grass 'Red Baron'



    Botanical Name: Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'

  • Zone 5-9
  • Clumps of lush green blades with the top half colored in burgundy
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun to part shade
  • Moderate grower to 1-2' tall by 1' wide  

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  • Maiden Grass
    Maiden Grass



    Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

  • Zone 5-9
  • Clumping form with finely textured silver green blades turning golden bronze in fall
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Moderate grower to 6-8' tall by 3-5' wide
  • Taller with plumes  

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  • Maiden Grass 'Adagio'
    Maiden Grass 'Adagio'



    Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'

  • Zone 6-9
  • Medium clumps of finely textured silvery green blades and seedheads that stand well above the foliage opening pink fading to white
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Fast grower to 5' tall by 3' wide  

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  • Maiden Grass 'Cabaret'
    Maiden Grass 'Cabaret'



    Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Cabaret'

  • Zone 6-9
  • Large arching clump of rich green broad blades with milky white stripes and copper colored plumes
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Moderate grower to 6-7' tall by 3-4' wide  

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  • Maiden Grass 'Cosmopolitan'
    Maiden Grass 'Cosmopolitan'



    Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'

  • Zone 6-9
  • Rigid upright clumps with blades of strong green centers and creamy white striped margins
  • Deciduous
  • Full to part sun
  • Fast grower to 6-8' tall in bloom by 3' wide  

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  • Maiden Grass 'Dwarf'
    Maiden Grass 'Dwarf'



    Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Yakushima'

  • Zone 5-9
  • Compact clumping habit with finely textured blades topped with silvery white plumes in summer and a gold bronze fall color
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Fast grower to 3-4' tall by 3' wide  

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  • Maiden Grass 'Morning Light'
    Maiden Grass 'Morning Light'



    Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

  • Zone 5-9
  • Clumping form with creamy white highlighted blades creating a shimmering silvery appearance
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Moderate grower to 5' tall by 2' wide
  • Taller with plumes  

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  • Maiden Grass 'Purple-Silver'
    Maiden Grass 'Purple-Silver'



    Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'

  • Zone 5-9
  • Compact upright clumps with purple tinged green blades in summer and a brilliant orange red fall color
  • Deciduous
  • Full sun
  • Moderate grower to 3-4' tall and wide  

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