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Plant of the Month – October, 2008

By Neil Sperry • October 28, 2008

The many shades of the Lobularia maritima ‘Clear Crystals’ and ‘Snow Crystals’ family. Photos by Jimmy Turner. Lobularia maritima ‘Clear Crystals’ AT A GLANCE Latin name: Lobularia maritima ‘Clear …

Plant of the Month – September, 2008

By Neil Sperry • September 23, 2008

Flax Lily, Dianella tasmanica Dianella tasmanica variegata. Photo by Jimmy Turner. Dianella caerulea ‘Cassa Blue’. Photo by Jimmy Turner. AT A GLANCE Latin name: Dianella tasmanica ‘variegata’ Common name: flax …

Plant of the Month – August, 2008

By Neil Sperry • August 26, 2008

‘Purple Flash’ and ‘Calico’ Peppers Capsicum annuum ‘Purple Flash’. Photo by Jimmy Turner. Capsicum annuum ‘Calico’. Photo by Jimmy Turner. AT A GLANCE Latin name: Capsicum annuum Common name: hot …

Plant of the Month – July, 2008

By Neil Sperry • July 29, 2008

Tiger lily, Lilium lancifolium. Photos courtesy of Jimmy Turner. AT A GLANCE Latin name: Lilium lancifolium Common name: tiger lily Plant type: bulb Flowers: clusters of black-spotted, orange lily flowers …

Plant of the Month – June, 2008

By Neil Sperry • June 26, 2008

Trailing Lavender Lantana Never fear: your buddy Jimmy Turner will be back with a new plant from his trials in next month’s e-gardens. He hosted hundreds of nurserymen at the …

Plant of the Month – May, 2008

By Neil Sperry • May 28, 2008

‘Dragon Fly’ Basket Grass Oplismenus hirtellus ‘Dragon Fly’ can spread its mint green, cream and pink variegated leaves over a sizeable area. Photo courtesy of Denise Robb. AT A GLANCE Latin …

Plant of the Month – April, 2008

By Neil Sperry • April 22, 2008

Leaves of Colocasia gigantea dwarf adjacent bedding plants. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Turner. Colocasia gigantea: Giant Elephant Ear The blossoms are large, white, sculptural and scented. Photo courtesy of Jimmy …

Plant of the Month – March, 2008

By Neil Sperry • March 26, 2008

‘Torch Red Embers’ galliardia ‘Torch Yellow’ galliardia. Photos courtesy of Jimmy Turner. Gaillardia pulchella ‘Torch’ series At A GLANCE Scientific name: Gaillardia pulchella ‘Torch’ series Common name: blanket flower or pinwheel …

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