Polyganum affine has mostly basal, dark green, leathery leaves that turn bronze in the fall and remain most of the winter. Flowers are rosy red and appear on tall spikes from August to October.
Polygonatum odoratum ( Fragrant Solomon’s Seal )
Arching, angular stems bearing alternate, lance-shaped leaves, 2 to 6 inches long. Flowers are pendant, tubular, and white with green tips. One inch long flowers are borne on the upper leaf axle and followed by a spherical black fruit. A […]
Polemonium caeruleum ( Jacobs Ladder )
Fern-like foliage is arched and creates dense mounds from which lavender flower spikes protrude upwards. Combine with late blooming tulips, oriental poppies or peonies for synchronized flowering. Good drainage is key, as well as full to partial shade. Foliage blends […]
Podophyllum ( Mayapple )
There are 9 species of this perennial. Grown for its coarse foliage and single white flowers, this plant is native to North America, the Himilayas, China, and Tiawan. Grow in rich, moist soil in part shade.
Podocarpus macrophyllus ( Buddhist Pine )
Evergreen shrub or tree with a narrow, upright growth habit and bright green leaves. Good screen, hedge, or topiary subject. Grows indoors or out. More tolerant of heat and drought than other species of Podocarpus.
Podocarpus henkelii ( Long-Leafed Yellow-Wood )
Handsome, erect, slow-growing, evergreen tree or large shrub with drooping foliage. Narrow, dark green leaves are 5 to 7 inches long. Excellent specimen in the landscape.
Poa pratensis ( Kentucky Bluegrass )
Medium textured, green to dark green, cool season, perennial turf grass capable of surviving extended drought periods. Summer dormancy may occur, re-growth occurs several weeks after termination of drought. Good low temperature hardiness. Soil should be well drained with an […]
Poa annua ( Annual Bluegrass )
Annual grass with small, tufted and clumped appearance. Leaf blades are smooth on both sides. White to light green spikelets are arranged in flower clusters of one or two. Leaves are boat shaped. Found throughout the world.
Plumbago auriculata ( Cape Plumbago )
Plumbago auriculata can take the form of a mounding evergreen shrub, or with support, a 12 foot tall, climbing vine. Foliage is a fresh, light green, white to blue flowers are 1 inch wide, in clusters like phlox. Blooms from […]
Pleurothallis vittariaefolia ( Pleurothallis Orchid )
An epiphytic orchid with erect stems and single leaves. Flowers are borne in succession on short racemes, in summer. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs, or in small containers using epiphytic orchid potting mix (with fine grade bark). Requires filtered light […]