These single trunk, feather-fronded palms has a few fronds at the top and a crownshaft of vivid green. The inflorescence is subfoliar to the crownshaft and produces male and female unisex flowers. Seeds germinate easily but need serpentinic soils and […]
Actinidia kolomikta ( Variegated Kiwi Vine )
Actinidia kolomikta has become a very popular vine, primarily grown for the kiwi fruits. However, it also boasts attractive variegated foliage. Leaves reach up to 6 inches long and are born with a purple tinge, becoming dark green and variegated […]
Actinidia deliciosa ( Kiwi Fruit )
Actinidia deliciosa, somtimes referred to as Actinidia chinensis of gardens, has become a very popular vine, primarily grown for the kiwi fruits. However it also boasts attractive foliage and fragrant creamy white 1 1/2-inch flowers in summer. Foliage is born […]
Actinidia chinensis ( Chinese Gooseberry )
Actinidia chinensis, also known as Actinidia deliciosa or Acininidia chinensis of gardens, has become a very popular vine, primarily grown for the kiwi fruits. However it also boasts attractive foliage and fragrant white 1 1/2-inch flowers. The fruit can reach […]
Actaea ( Baneberry )
A woodland perennial with green toothed leaves and small, fluffy, white flowers followed by colorful, toxic berries. Grow in moist, cool, moderately fertile soil, in partial shade. In very dry weather, water thoroughly.
Acorus gramineus ( Ogon Japanese Rush )
Glossy pale green and cream variegated, grass-like foliage. Thrives in wet places or with roots submerged in shallow water. Soil should remain moist for most vigourous growth. Can be used in a container. Full sun provides best growth results. Light […]
Aconitum napellus ( Aconite )
This poisonous perennial graces many flower borders because of the beautiful, hooded, deep blue flowers borne on spikes in mid to late summer. Foliage is medium green, highly divided and quite elegant.
Aconitum carmichaelii ( Aconite )
Erect perennial with beautiful hooded, deep blue or violet flowers borne on racemes in early autumn. Foliage is dark green, highly divided and glossy. May need staking in windy sites.
Acidosasa edulis ( Bamboo )
Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are two main types of bamboo. Runner types send out underground stems to varying distances and sent up a vertical […]
Achnatherum speciosum ( Desert Needle Grass )
Also known as Stipa speciosum, this species in the grass family have narrow grasslike foliage, with leaf veins typically parallel to one another, and the leaf margins are most often smooth. With a few exceptions, such as bamboo, most grasses […]