A houseplant with dramtic green foliage and straight, yellow flower spike with red, heart-shaped spathe. Likes partial shade or light shade. In winter, temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit are preferred. Likes a warm and humid atmosphere, so misting […]
Anthurium ( Flamingo Flower )
A houseplant with dramatic and tropical spathe-and-spadix flowers and green foliage. Spathes can be red, yellow, or green. Likes partial shade or light shade. In winter, temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit are preferred. Likes a warm and humid […]
Anthoxanthum odoratum ( Sweet Vernal Grass )
Spiked seedhead and smooth hairy leaves that appear reddish-green turning tan. Crushing leaves produces sweet aroma. Thin marginal membrane on leaf sheath. A perennial that appears in spring and usually dies back in summer. Seed reproduction.
Antennaria dioica ( Nyewoods Cat’s Ears )
Mat-forming, compact perennial or semi-evergreen with grayish green, wooly foliage. Spikes of small, fluffy, deep pink flowers bloom in early summer. Nice groundcover for the sunny border. Good between stepping stones or in the rock garden. Little water required.
Ansellia africana ( Ansellia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with five similarly sized petals and a small lip. Yellow with brown patches. Several grow along a single stem. Has a tall pseudobulb. Place in bright indirect light, and give plenty of water.
Anisodontea hypomadarum ( Cape Mallow )
Attractive evergreen shrub for use as hedge, screen or in large containers. Profuse year round display of charming, vibrant pink flowers with dark veins and centers that are reminiscent of Hibiscus. Quick growing; stands shearing and shaping. Continuous, showy flowers […]
Anisacanthus wrightii ( Mexican Hummingbird Bush )
Orange tubular flowers on perennial shrub with narrow leaves. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. This easy to grow plant is a great airy addition to a perennial border or rock garden. Drought tolerant and little pruning is required during growing season. […]
Anigozanthos pulcherrimus ( Yellow Kangaroo Paw )
Perennial with long, gray-green, lance-shaped leaves. The yellow flowers with spreading lobes and yellow hairs resemble a kangaroo’s paw. Water lightly in the winter, prefers a mix with lots of peat moss and some sand. Can be outdoors in the […]
Anigozanthos flavidus ( Kangaroo Paw )
Perennial with long, lance-like leaves, the yellow green flowers are said to resemble a kangaroo paw. Bears yellow-green to brownish-red flowers with unflexed lobes. Water lightly in the winter, prefers a mix with lots of peat moss and some sand. […]
Anethum graveolens ( Dill )
Aromatic annual with fine, hollow stems and long finely, divided leaflets. In summer bears broad, flattened umbels with many, tiny, yellow flowers. Water liberally to prevent bolting. Don’t plant to close to fennel, they will cross polinate. Use seeds for […]