X. americanum is a large shrub or small tree, 15-25 feet tall. It has many 1/2 inch long prickles and is seldom cultivated in gardens. The foliage is dark green, with very attractive compund pinnate leaves, and has no pests. […]
Zantedeschia elliottiana ( Golden Calla Lily )
Z. elliottiana are stunning perennial with bright green, white spotted, 10 inches long leaves. Excellent for sunny gardens. New 4 inches to 5 inches blooms emerge yellow-green in late spring, turning golden yellow in summer. Originating from a rhizome, that […]
Zantedeschia aethiopica ( Calla Lily )
Z. aethiopica is an attractive perennial, originating from a rhizome, that is semi-evergreen to evergreen in tropical areas. Leaves are 16 inches long and lance-shaped with glossy, green color. Large, 10 inches, white flower bracts surround a central yellow spike […]
Zamia ( Cycad )
This cycad relative is native to Florida and Mexico. It is a slow grower which makes it perfect for containers. Leaves are rolled and coarse in texture. Provide consistant water, monthly feedings a bright, yet filtered, overhead light.
Yushania maling ( maling bamboo )
Y. maling is probably the most common bamboo of its kind in Nepal. It does not grow taller than 10 feet under normal conditions. It has solid rhizome necks and the internodes are rough on imature culms. Bamboo is a […]
Yushania chungii ( Chungii bamboo )
Y. chungii grows at elevations from 1.5 miles to 2.5 miles in western Sichuan, China. It appears very much like a shrub. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and […]
Yushania anceps ( Anceps bamboo )
Y. anceps syn. Arundinaria anceps, A. jaunsarensis, Sinarundinaria jaunsarensis is a bamboo quite rare in the U.S. It is native to the Himalayas of India. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many […]
Yucca gloriosa ( Variegated Mound-lily Yucca )
‘Variegata’ has leaves with yellow margins. Large, evergreen shrub with soft-pointed, strap-shaped leaves to 2′ long. White/purple flowers on tall spikes in late summer. Good container plant. Useful near swimming pools, rock gardens, entries, or as barrier.
Yucca glauca ( Soapweed )
Blue-green swordlike foliage, 1 to 3 feet long on stemless, evergreen shrub. Greenish-white flowers in narrow clusters during summer. Edible flowers. Useful near swimming pools, rock gardens, entries, clustered on slopes or as a barrier. Extremely hardy.
Yucca filamentosa ( Golden Sword Yucca )
‘Golden Sword’ has yellow center veins on the leaves, resembling swords. Spiky, slow growing evergreen forming massive tufts of foliage up to 30 inches. Imposing panicles of large white flowers. Edible flowers. Good rock garden or xeriscape plant. Curled filaments […]