O. incarnata forms an egg-shaped bulb covered in brown hairs with whorled leaves. Blooms of medium size, pale mauve with a green tube, bloom throughout the summer months. Oxalis is a genus of about 800 species. Many are tuberous, the […]
Oxalis falcata ( Sorrel )
O. falcata has leaves with linear leaflets and blooms in pale rose with a yellow tube. Oxalis is a genus of about 800 species. Many are tuberous, the leaves are usually three-lobed and clover-like. Both the leaves and flowers close […]
Oxalis enneaphylla ( Minutifolia Sorrel )
Compact clumps of umbrella-like, somewhat fleshy, hairy, grey-blue leaves, and small leaflets. Fragrant flowers are white and funnel-shaped. Nice companion plant in containers or along shady, moist walkway that receives morning sun. Does best where humidity is low. ‘Minutifolia’ has […]
Oxalis bowiei ( Shamrock )
O. bowiei, has a small scaly bulb and heart shaped leaflets. Large cup shaped flowers of rich rosy purple blooms in summer. May be used about the rock garden, planted in sunny corners or in a trough. Oxalis is a […]
Otatea fimbriata ( Otatea Bamboo )
This plant can be found from Mexico to northern Colombia. It has one foot long, 3/4 inch wide leaves and waxy, white culms. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species […]
Otatea acuminata ( Otatea Bamboo )
A species native to eastern Mexico. Similar to O. aztecorum but has a more delicate appearance. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are two main types […]
Ostrya virginiana ( American Hop Hornbeam )
This lovely Eastern United States native is realated to the heath family and has drooping, white, midsummer flowers. Fall color is yellow, red, or purple. Soil must be well-drained and acid. In the wild, it is not uncommon to find […]
Osteospermum jucundum ( Compact Blackthorn Osteospermum )
This perennial is neat compact mass, 4 to 8 inches tall, which spreads by surface rhizomes, has 3 to 4 inch long grey-green leaves with linear-shaped, toothed margins. Long stalks bear solitary flowerheads 2 inches across with dark purple ray […]
Osteomeles subrotunda ( Fern-leaf Box )
Clusters of white flowers on low growing, dwarf evergreen shrub. Glossy, divided fern-like foliage. Distinctive shrubby groundcover for small gardens. Sometimes mixed with dwarf shrubs and perennials. Full sun to partial shade is preferred. Early spring fertilization is recommended. Low […]
Osmanthus x fortunei ( Fortune’s Osmanthus )
An ideal plant for the tall hedge, this fragrant fall blooming shrub stands up to shearing very well as it can grow to a height of 15 feet tall and wide. Does best when grown in fertile, well-drained, neutral to […]
