A rounded, deciduous tree reaching 30-40′ tall, with a similar spread, fast growing. The rich green summer foliage changes to yellow-green in fall. Fragrant, star-shaped flowers, 3/4″ diameter, are borne in large, loose panicles (up to 16″ long) in late […]
Meconopsis sheldonii ( Slieve Donard Meconopsis )
A vigorously-blooming perennial, rosette in form, with hairy, lance-shaped leaves. From late spring to early summer bears cup-shaped flowers. Best suited to zones 7-8 and well-drained, humus-rich soil that is neutral to slightly acid. Requires partial shade. Site should be […]
Meconopsis sheldonii ( Meconopsis )
This perennial is rosette in form and has hairy, toothed, lance-shaped leaves. From late spring to early summer cup-shaped blue flowers are borne. This dramatic plant grows to a height of 4-5 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Best suited […]
Meconopsis grandis ( Himalayan Poppy )
Growing this exceptionally attractive blue-flowered poppy is no easy task, but for the collector, the effort is worthwhile when sky-blue petals begin to unfurl. Plant in early fall so that roots have time to establish. Excessive winter moisture in poorly […]
Maxillaria porphyrostele ( Maxillaria Orchid )
An epiphytic orchid with lance-shaped leaves growing from ovoid pseudobulbs. The 1 inch across flowers appear on 3 inch scapes, from winter to spring. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs, or with epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. Requires filtered […]
Maxillaria meleagris ( Maxillaria Orchid )
An evergreen orchid that can be epiphytic, terrestrial or lithophytic. Small pseudobulbs produce strap-shaped leaves. The flowers appear on 6 inch scapes, from summer to autumn. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs, or with epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. […]
Maxillaria cucullata ( Maxillaria Orchid )
An evergreen orchid that can be epiphytic, terrestrial or lithophytic. Small pseudobulbs produce strap-shaped leaves. The flowers appear on 6 inch scapes, from summer to autumn. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs, or with epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. […]
Matteucia struthiopteris ( Ostrich Fern )
This elegant, stately fern takes it’s common name from the ostrich because it’s frond tips are attractively curled, resembling the bird’s feathers. Clumps are narrow at the base, spreading out towards the top. These are nice woodland and waterside plants, […]
Masdevallia tovarensis ( Masdevallia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with 6 inch long, upright leaves, and no pseudobulb. In winter, the flowers appear on short racemes. Should be grown with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. Requires shade in summer, and plenty of […]
Masdevallia mooreana ( Masdevallia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with 8 inch long, upright leaves, and no pseudobulb. In summer, the unusual flowers (3.5 inches across) appear singly. Should be grown with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. Requires shade in summer, and […]