The foliage of this evergreen perennial is quite dramatic. Leaves are arrow-shaped, 12 to 16 inches long, olive green with a metallic sheen. Plant may irritate mucous membranes. Prefers temperatures above 65 degrees Fahrenheit; humid and warm. Water only lightly […]
Alocasia amazonica ( Hilo Beauty Elephant’s Ear )
A standout, lush perennial with striking mid-green, arrow-shaped leaves, market with white. Does well in containers, or as contrast to ferns and finely textured shrubs. Requires full to partial shade. Cut to ground after the first killing frost. Likes a […]
Alnus ( Alder )
Small deciduous trees, are often multi-stemmed and pyramidal, can also develop an oblong or rounded irregular crown. Bark is a lustrous gray-green in young trees, older specimens have a polished brown coloration. Foliage is dark glossy green, can develop yellow […]
Allium ursinum ( Ramsons )
Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. These include garlic and leeks. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 feet and bear small flowers in […]
Allium triquetrum ( Three-cornered Leek )
A. triquetrum, native of southern Europe blooms in May in green and white flowers at the end of a 12 foot stem in May. Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. They are all found in […]
Allium schubertii ( Onion )
A. schubertii is a rare native of Israel. All Alliums are relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 […]
Allium schoenoprasum ( Chives )
Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 feet and bear small flowers in round clusters. Flowers bloom in […]
Allium sativum ( Susanville Garlic )
Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. These include garlic and leeks. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 feet and bear small flowers in […]
Allium sativum ( Silver Rose Garlic )
Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. These include garlic and leeks. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 feet and bear small flowers in […]
Allium sativum ( Romanian Red Garlic )
Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. These include garlic and leeks. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 feet and bear small flowers in […]