This perennial is native to tropical rain forests in Mexico and South America. Oval leaves are green and fuzzy with scalloped edges and reddish brown mid-vein. Flowers are white, tubular and fringed on the edges of the petals. Grow in […]
Alpinia sanderae ( Variegated Ginger )
Also known as Alpina vittata, this upright perennial grows to five feet. Lance-shaped, green leaves are almost stalkless and striped with white and cream with hairy margins. Pale green flowers with green and pink-tinged bracts appear on pendant racemes. Likes […]
Alpinia ( Ginger )
Most gingers are upright perennial growing from three to 12 feet. Lance-shaped, leaves maybe solid or variegated and can be almost Flowers are often fragrant and can range form pale green to white to pink or red on pendant racemes. […]
Alpina japonica ( Dwarf Ginger Lily )
Upright perennial with thick clumps of lance-shaped, green, leaves and clusters of red-veined, white flowers. Great in containers, around pools or in rock gardens. Part shade to shade produces best growth results, but will take sun with ample water. Regular […]
Aloysia triphylla ( Lemon Verbena )
Fragrant shrub with white to mauve flowers, appearing in the summer in spikes or terminal panicles. Sharply pointed leaves give off a lemony scent when rubbed. Water lightly in the winter. Prune in spring. Large houseplant or container plant in […]
Aloe zebrina ( Aloe )
Aloes are a genus of small to large, rosetted, evergreen perennials, with fleshy, sword to lance-shaped leaves, bearing racemes or panicles of tubular or cylindrical flowers. Sap of crushed leaves is used to treat mild burns and sunburns. Aloe zebrina, […]
Aloe variegata ( Partridge-Breast Aloe )
Aloes are a genus of small to large, rosetted, evergreen perennials, with fleshy, sword to lance-shaped leaves, bearing racemes or panicles of tubular or cylindrical flowers. Sap of crushed leaves is used to treat mild burns and sunburns. Aloe variegata, […]
Aloe saponaria ( Aloe )
Aloes are a genus of small to large, rosetted, evergreen perennials, with fleshy, sword to lance-shaped leaves, bearing racemes or panicles of tubular or cylindrical flowers. Sap of crushed leaves is used to treat mild burns and sunburns. Aloe saponaria […]
Aloe rauhii ( Aloe )
Aloes are a genus of small to large, rosetted, evergreen perennials, with fleshy, sword to lance-shaped leaves, bearing racemes or panicles of tubular or cylindrical flowers. Sap of crushed leaves is used to treat mild burns and sunburns. Aloe rauhii […]
Aloe polyphylla ( Aloe )
Aloes are a genus of small to large, rosetted, evergreen perennials, with fleshy, sword to lance-shaped leaves, bearing racemes or panicles of tubular or cylindrical flowers. Sap of crushed leaves is used to treat mild burns and sunburns. Aloe polyphylla […]