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Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Rhodophiala bifida Oxblood or Schoolhouse Lily At a glance Latin Name: Rhodophiala bifida Common Name: Oxblood or schoolhouse lily Flowers: Appearing in late Sept. through Oct. with no foliage. Deep …

Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Cassia splendens At a glance: Latin Name: Cassia splendens Common Name: autumn cassia or flowery senna Flowers: Bright yellow Foliage: Fine-textured, medium-green. Semi-evergreen. Mature height: 5-10 feet Hardiness: Zone 7 …

Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Erysimum ‘Citrona’ series Wallflower At a glance: Latin Name: Erysimum x hybrid ‘Citrona’ series Common Name: Wallflower Flowers: Orange or yellow spikes from fall through spring Foliage: medium green mounds …

Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Tricolor stromanthe Latin name: Stromanthe sanguinea ‘Tricolor’ Common name: Can’t find one! Flowers: Seldom flowers Foliage: A mix of purple-burgundy, pure white and bright green Mature height: 2 feet tall …

Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Acer leucoderme Chalk maple At a glance Latin Name: Acer leucoderme Common Name: chalk maple Flowers: Non-showy Foliage: Medium-green with bright fall color Mature height: 20 feet Hardiness: Zone 5 …

Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Freesia laxa Anyone who knows me well could tell you that I’d be the last gardener to ever specialize in one plant. My favorites and whims change seasonally like my …

Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Lobelia hybrid ‘Techno Heat'(tm) series and ‘Waterfall'(tm) series At a glance: Latin Name: Lobelia hybrid ‘Techno Heat'(tm) & ‘Waterfall'(tm) series Common Name: Lobelia Flowers: Small, star-shaped; blue, light blue, or …

Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Barleria cristata: Philippine violet This is an uncommon perennial, but one well-worth the search. I first came across this interesting plant about 10 years ago while working at a wholesale …

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