This genus consists of evergreen and semi-evergreen woody perennials and sub-shrubs. In their native habitats, they grow in limestoney soils of Europe, Turkey, and West Asia. Flowers are white or pink and sit in clusters atop 1 inch long stems. […]
Aesculus parvifolia ( Bottlebrush Buckeye )
This striking, 10 foot tall shrub has late summer, upright, white panicles and yellow fall color. Aesculus parvifolia is a broad grower to 15 feet wide. It thrives in moist soil, in shade or sun and is perfect along the […]
Aesculus hippocastanum ( Baumannii Common Horse Chestnut )
Huge, vigorous deciduous tree; can reach 80 feet in height and 70 feet in width. Compound leaves are medium green with a herringbone pattern. Small, white double flowers with pink markings bloom in late spring in erect conical clusters of […]
Aesculus californica ( California Buckeye )
Aesculus californica is a 15 to 20 foot tall deciduous tree or shrub, grown in California and Europe. It is rounded with a symmetrical branching pattern. Foliage is striking, dark green, glossy compound palmate leaves. Naturally occurs in dry canyons […]
Aeschynanthus speciosus ( Basket Vine )
A good hanging plant with leathery, fleshy, pale green leaves up to 4 inches long. Bears very showy, yellow-orange flowers with green calyces, in clusters at the tips of the vines. Best in a humid hothouse, needs high temperatures to […]
Aeschynanthus parasiticus ( Basket Vine )
A good hanging plant with leathery, fleshy leaves. Bears red or orange flowers in clusters at the tips of the vines. Likes to be misted, but not while in flower. Good for humid area.
Aerangis ellisii ( Aerangis Orchid )
An evergreen, epiphytic orchid with oblong, leathery leaves, and fragrant, star-shaped white flowers that appear in winter. The pendant flowers are 2 inches across, with 7 to 11 inch long orange spurs. From Madagascar, this warm-growing orchid should be grown […]
Aeonium arboreum ( Stonecrop )
A succulent houseplant, reaching 6 feet tall with rosettes of dark green, fleshy leaves at the end of thick stems. Flowers are yellow and rarely seen on indoor plants. Cactus food every two weeks, and very minimal water during the […]
Aeonium arboreum ( Atropurpureum Stonecrop )
A succulent houseplant, reaching 3 feet tall with rosettes of purple, fleshy leaves at the end of thick stems. Flowers are yellow-green to red, rarely seen on indoor plants. Cactus food every two weeks, and very minimal water during the […]
Aegopodium podograria ( Bishop’s Weed )
Perennial groundcover with silver-margined, light green leaves. Adds color under shade trees or in shady gardens. Can be used as erosion control. Proper care involves mowing 2 or 3 times a year to keep plants low and even. Best growth […]