Dianthus brevicaulis is a cushion-forming species pink with short, pointed, flat, serrated, grayish-green, lance-shaped leaves. From spring to summer, bears numerous, bearded, toothed, rose-pink flowers with yellow bases.
Dianthus armeria ( Deptford Pink )
Dianthus armeria is a basal rosette-forming annual or biennial species pink with stiff hairs and dark green leaves. Produces dense, terminal cymes, 3 to 6 inches wide, of profuse solitary, serrated, bearded, bright rose-pink flowers, in summer.
Dianthus amurensis ( Dianthus )
Dianthus amurensis is a short-lived, erect, mat-forming species pink with bright green, lance-shaped leaves. In summer, bears terminal cymes of 1 to 3 solitary, deep purplish-pink to mauve flowers with darker centers and deeply serrated, bearded petals.
Dianthus ( Pink )
This is a large genus of very similar plants, including Pinks and Carnations. The flowers are single or double, usually pink, and often ruffled. The leaves are small and lance-shaped, and often grey-green. Some varieties have a spicy scent. The […]
Dendrochilum glumaceum ( Hay Scented Orchid )
An evergreen, epiphytic orchid with one narrow, elliptic leaf (to 12 inches). Two rows of fragrant flowers appear on distinctive, chain-like racemes, in early summer. Grow in containers with epiphytic orchid potting mix. A cool-growing orchid, requiring humidity and shade […]
Dendrocalamus strictus ( Male Bamboo )
In India this is the most useful and common species of bamboo. Sometimes the lower part of the culm is solid. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. […]
Dendrocalamus minor ( Minor Bamboo )
The tops of this species bend slightly. Culms and sheaths have light brown rings near the base. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are two main […]
Dendrocalamus latiflorus ( Giant Bamboo )
This giant bamboo is native to southern China. Its dark green leaves can grow almost a foot and a half long and 3 to 4 inches wide. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that […]
Dendrocalamus jianshuiensis ( Giant Bamboo )
A variety from Yunnan with single main branches. The culm tops droop and are covered with white powder. It makes good construction material. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species […]
Dendrocalamus giganteus ( Variegated Giant Bamboo )
This bamboo, native to Burma, may be the largest in the world. Its variegated leaves can grow almost 2 feet long and 4 inches wide.