This older variety may be hard to find currently. An edible perrenial vegetable, young green shoots are very tender in the spring. They take about 3 years to establish, but provide a bounty for years after. Require ample space, loose, […]
Asparagus officinalis ( Asparagus )
Though it takes up space in the garden and time for establishment, no other vegetable gives you as much in return as asparagus. The tall, feathery fronds blend nicely with other perennials and if well established, a bed can produce […]
Asparagus densiflorus ( Asparagus Fern )
Though this plant is not a true fern, it is often used both indoors and out much the same way one would use traditional ferns. Stems are green and arching and may grow to a length of 3 to 4 […]
Asclepias tuberosa ( Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed )
Hairy, tuberous perennial that reaches up to 36 inches tall and about 12 inches wide. Leaves are medium green, 5 inches and lance-shaped. Stems are thick and unbranched, with flowers clustered at ends. Broad clusters of tiny, bright orange, yellow, […]
Asclepias tuberosa ( Butterfly Weed )
Leaves are medium green, 5 inches and lance-shaped. Stems are thick and unbranched, with flowers clustered at ends. Broad clusters of tiny, bright orange flowers bloom in the summer. Heat loving perennial that will tolerate light shade, but prefers sun. […]
Asclepias curassavica ( Blood Flower Milkweed )
Subshub with narrow dark green leaves, orange to scarlet flowers in umbels. Fruits are spiny looking, 3 inches long, resembling a spindle. Best to grow as an annual, although it will live it will not grow the second season. Good […]
Arundo formosana ( Taiwan 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 […]
Arundo donax ( Giant Reed )
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 […]
Arundinaria variegata ( Sasa variegata )
This fast spreading bamboo can be used in containers to keep control of it or as a deep ground cover. Likes part shade to full sun. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include […]
Arundinaria simonii variegata ( CommonName Not Available )
A straight growing type with white striped leaves that doesn’t spread too much. Makes a good hedge or light wind block. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. […]
