Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Latin Name: Osmanthus heterophyllus Common name: false holly or holly-leafed osmanthus Flowers: Tiny, creamy white Foliage: Evergreen, holly-like Mature height: 8 to 15 feet Hardiness: USDA hardiness Zones 6a to …

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Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Latin Name: Musa hybrid ‘Little Prince’ Common Name: Little Prince banana Flowers: none Foliage: large, upright leaves splashed with red Mature height: 2 1/2 ft. Hardiness: sub-tropical hardy to Zone …

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Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Latin Name: Euphorbia pithyusa ‘Faded Jeans’ Common Name: Faded Jeans euphorbia Flowers: Yellow-green Foliage: Blue-green to silver Mature height: 12 in. Hardiness: Tender perennial in Zone 8 Soil: Well-drained Exposure: …

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Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

At a glance Latin Name: Verbena rigida ‘Santos’

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Plant of the Month – October, 2007

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2007

Latin Name: Hedychium coronarium Common Name: Butterfly or luna moth ginger Flowers: Pure white or white with yellow center Foliage: Canna-like bright green leaves Mature height: 3-5 ft. Hardiness: die-back …

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