C. x maliflora puts forth small, peony-form flowers in shades of rose and coral. Slow growing, upright to spreading shrub or small tree with age. Oval, glossy, leaves and profuse winter to spring blooming flowers in milder climates. A true […]
Camassia ( Camassia )
Half a dozen species of bulbous perennials with narrow, gray-green basal leaves. Large, showy star- or cup-shaped blue, purple or white flowers growing loosely or densely on leafless stalks. Good for long-lasting cut flowers. Grow in containers or in a […]
Calyptocarpus vialis ( Sprawling Horseweed )
Small yellow flowers and oval, toothed leaves on spreading annual weed. Hairy. Prefers open, sandy, disturbed areas. Grows in lawns and fields. Weed common to the southeastern United States. Seed reproduction.
Calypso bulbosa ( Fairy Slippers Orchid )
A terrestrial orchid with single, oblong leaves to 5 inches long. The solitary flowers appear on stems, summer. Suitable for partially-shaded rock, woodland or boggy gardens with slightly acidic soil. Indoors, use terrestrial orchid potting mix, with filtered lighting.
Calycanthus occidentalis ( California allspice )
California Allspice is quite robust and bears deep crimson flowers. An old fashioned favorite with spicy, fragrant summer flowers. Flowers are 1 1/2 inch across and have strap-like, dark red petals. Fall color is yellow. Thrives in fertile, moist soil […]
Calycanthus floridus ( Sweet Shrub )
An old fashioned favorite with spicy, fragrant summer flowers. Flowers are 1 1/2 inches across and have strap-like, dark red petals. Fall color is yellow. Thrives in fertile, moist soil in full sun. Part shade is better in warmer climates. […]
Calycanthus floridus ( Carolina Allspice )
‘Athens’ bears heavily scented flowers in bright yellow.An old fashioned favorite with spicy, fragrant summer flowers. Flowers are 1 1/2 inches across and have strap-like, yellow petals. Fall color is yellow. Thrives in fertile, moist soil in full sun. Part […]
Calycanthus chinensis ( Chinese Calycanthus )
Deciduous, spreading shrub ideal in shrub border or wild garden. Leaves are oval, tapered, and shiny green. Pinkish white flowers with maroon inside are cup-shaped, single, and bloom in early summer.
Caltha palustris ( Yellow Marsh Marigold )
C. palustris is a coastal wetlands plant, found in swamps, bogs and shallow pools. Bears deep yellow, buttercup-like flowers, 1 to 2 inches across, in spring. Wide, fleshy, round to kidney-shaped leaves, form basal clusters.
Calocephalus brownii ( Cushion Bush )
Evergreen shrub with an unusual mounding growth habit. Foliage is silvery-white with button-like, yellow blooms. Full sun produces best growth and flowering results. Tolerates sea spray and salty air. Excellent ground cover or rock garden plant. Plant is drought tolerant […]