Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Giant-Flowered Purslane Portulaca grandiflora ‘Samba’ series Most Texas gardeners are familiar with purslane and moss rose, both common bedding plants for our hot summers. Seldom, though, do I see the …

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Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

‘Prairie Sunset’ Rain Lily At a glance Latin Name: Zephyranthes x ‘Prairie Sunset’ Common Name: Prairie Sunset Rain Lily Flowers: open apricot, fading to pink Foliage: fine and grasslike Mature …

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Texas Natives – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

While there are many pretty, yellow, daisy-like flowering plants to choose from, Texas green-eyes (Berlandiera x betonicifolia) is one of the best. In addition to having a rather romantic common …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Allium canadensis var. mobiliensis Allium canadense ‘White Flag’ At a glance Latin Name: Allium canadensis var. mobiliensis & Allium canadense ‘White Flag’ Common Name: Ornamental Onions Flowers: Small 1″ globes …

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