A perennial, spreading herb with short-stalked, variegated leaves (to 2 inches across). Clusters of the pink or white flowers (to 1/16 inch) appear on spikes, in summer. The apple-scented leaves are excellent in jams, teas and other dishes.
Melocanna baccifera ( Bamboo )
This species is native to India and Burma. It has very thin walled culms. Pear-size fruits sometimes grow on this bamboo, and along with the shoots, are edible. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses […]
Melissa officinalis ( Aurea Lemon Balm )
Erect, bushy perennial with wrinkled, oval, variegated leaves. In summer, small yellow flowers appear on irregular spikes. Use the leaves in almost any recipe that calls for lemon juice, as a tea or in potpourri. Lemon balm favors poor soil. […]
Melica altissima ( Siberian Melick )
Siberian Melick is a perennial grass that spreads by creeping rhizomes. Leaves are pale green and about 4-9 inches long. This tufted grass produces 1 inch long panicles in summer and grows to a height of 2-5 feet tall and […]
Melia azedarach ( Pride of India )
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. […]