Purple to dark green, arrow-shaped leaves with wavy margins and silvery-purple underneath. White spathes appear any time of year. Great plant for large container. Warm weather shade produces best growth results. Prefers constantly moist soil. Early spring fertilization recommended. Prune […]
Alocasia lowii ( Elephant’s Ear )
The foliage of this evergreen perennial is quite dramatic. Dark green leaves with white veins are arrow-shaped, 12 to 16 inches long. Plant may irritate mucous membranes. Prefers temperatures above 65 degrees Fahrenheit; humid and warm. Water only lightly in […]
Alnus glutinosa ( Black Alder )
Alnus glutinosa is a deciduous alder tree, 40 to 60 feet in height, 20 to 40 feet in spread; can reach 100 feet tall. Small trees are often multi-stemmed and pyramidal, can also develop an oblong or rounded irregular crown. […]
Allium vineale ( Wild Garlic )
Perennial weed with tall, slender cylindrical leaves. Weed sprouts from an underground bulb which produces bulbets that are flat on one side and surrounded by a membrane. When crushed, the bulbs have strong garlic scent. Hollow leaves reach about half […]
Allium tuberosum ( Cuchay )
Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 feet and bear small flowers in round clusters. Flowers bloom in […]
Allium scorodoprasum ( Garlic )
Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 feet and bear small flowers in round clusters. Flowers bloom in […]
Allium schoenoprasum ( Forescate Chives )
Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 feet and bear small flowers in round clusters. Flowers bloom in […]
Allium sativum ( Ukranian Top Set Garlic )
‘Ukranian Top Set’ is a mid-season hardneck variety, with a central flower stalk pliable enough to braid. 9-10 large cloves surround the flower stalk. In lieu of flowers, this variety sets a cluster of bulbils which, if left to mature, […]
Allium sativum ( Spanish Roja Garlic )
Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. These include garlic and leeks. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 feet and bear small flowers in […]
Allium sativum ( Siberian Garlic )
Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. These include garlic and leeks. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 feet and bear small flowers in […]