An evergreen, epiphytic orchid, with 2 to 3 linear leaves (to 8 inches) growing from ovoid, compressed pseudobulbs. The flowers appear from winter to spring. Should be grown in containers that restrict the roots, with fine-grade epiphytic potting mix, or […]
Ledum palustre ( Wild Rosemary )
Ledum palustre is a bushy evergreen shrub. Erect branches, rounded spreading habit. Leaves are narrow, deep green above and rusty colored hairs on the leaf undersides. Small, white flowers are borne in 2 inch corymbs, late spring to early summer. […]
Ledum glandulosum ( Glandulosum Ledum )
Ledum glandulosum is a low growing evergreen shrub. Erect branches, rounded, spreading habit. Leaves are narrow, oval to ovate, deep green above and whitish colored hairs on the leaf undersides. Small, white flowers are borne in 2 inch corymbs, late […]
Ledebouria ovalifolia ( Bluebell )
Bulbous perennial that is evergreen where hardy. Leaves are oval, and medium green with maroon markings. Racemes of bell-shaped, green flowers with pink stripes bloom in summer.
Ledebouria cooperi ( Bluebell )
Bulbous perennial that is semi-evergreen. Linear to oval, dark green, basal leaves are distinguished by purple stripes. Racemes of bell-shaped, pink to purple flowers with green stripes bloom in summer. Also known as Scilla adlamii or Scilla cooperi.
Lavendula intermedia ( Alba Lavender )
This is the classic lavender used in sachets, perfumes, wands, etc. Rounded habit and oblong to spear shaped, foliage is aromatic, gray, and flower white, appearing in July and August. Thrives in full sun and loose, well-drained soil. Little to […]
Lavatera trimestris ( Silver Cup Tree Mallow )
Lavatera trimestris is an annual with 3 to 7 lobed, mid to deep green leaves. Grown for their showy, open, funnel-shaped, bright rose-pink summer flowers, 5 inches in width, with dark veining and produced singly from the axils. The mallow […]
Lavatera trimestris ( Pink Beauty Tree Mallow )
Lavatera trimestris is an annual with 3 to 7 lobed, mid to deep green leaves. Grown for their showy, open, funnel-shaped, purple centered soft pink, summer flowers with purple veining, 3 to 4 inches in width, produced singly from the […]
Lavatera trimestris ( Mont Blanc Tree Mallow )
Lavatera trimestris is an annual with 3 to 7 lobed, mid to deep green leaves. Grown for their showy, open, funnel-shaped, white summer flowers, 3 to 4 inches in width, produced singly from the axils. Deep green leaves and a […]
Lavatera trimestris ( Loveliness Tree Mallow )
Lavatera trimestris is an annual with 3 to 7 lobed, mid to deep green leaves. Grown for their showy, open, funnel-shaped, dark rose-pink summer flowers, 3 to 4 inches in width, produced singly from the axils. The mallow does best […]
