Rutabagas are a biennial grown as an annual and require at least 26 weeks to mature. Soil should be light and fertile. Nitrogen levels in soil should be low for this cool season crop. Begin sowing seeds anywhere from early […]
Brassica juncea ( Mustard )
Mustard is a hardy annual with a rosette of light to dark green leaves. Leaves and stalks are eaten when tender and young, and if allowed to go to seed, the seed can be ground as a condiment. Mustard is […]
Brassavola cucullata ( Brassavola Orchid )
An evergreen, epiphytic orchid with glossy dark green leaves (to 10 inches). Produces 1-3 long-lasting, fragrant flowers in autumn. Should be grown epiphytically on a bark slab, or in a slatted basket with epiphatic orchid potting mix. Keep moist, except […]
Brashiaria platyphylla ( Broadleaf Signalgrass )
Spreading summer annual with short, wide leaves. Roots at lower nodes. Branches resembles a ‘signal flag’. Leaves sometimes folded or creased near the tip. Seed reproduction.
Brachystachyum densiflorum ( Densiflorum Villosum Bamboo )
Young culms of this variety are hairy. It grows leaves that are up to 7 inches long and sheaths have dense hair at their bases. Used for such things as furniture and fishing poles.
Brachycome multifida ( Cut Leaf Daisy )
Spreading perennial with showy blue flowers in spring and summer. Full sun produces best growth and flowering results. Spring fertilization is recommended. Soil should be kept moist, but not wet, especially during the growing season. Plant is drought tolerant once […]
Brachycome iberidifolia ( Swanriver Daisy )
Flowering annual daisy with lacy compound leaves. Flowers bloom until late fall in shades of blue, white, or pink. Delicately fragrant. Remove dead flowers to promote flowering. Good balcony or patio container plant or hanging basket.
Brachiaria subquadripara ( Smallflowered Alexandergrass )
Perennial with hairy sheath and leaf blades and tall, flowering branches. Seedheads have seeds located under and appressed to several branches or ‘fingers’. Seed and stolon reproduction.
Bouvardia longiflora ( Bouvardia )
A shrubby plant with narrow leaves, clustered, fragrant flowers in white with a slender tube and 4 petals. Bloom in summer to early winter. They do not like harsh sun, and minimum winter temperature is 45F. Water very lightly during […]
Bouteloua gracilis ( Mosquito Grass )
Species in the grass family (Poaceae)have narrow grasslike foliage, with leaf veins typically parallel to one another, and the leaf margins are most often smooth. With a few exceptions, such as bamboo, most grasses are herbaceous, meaning they do not […]