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Plant of the Month – February, 2011

By Neil Sperry • February 22, 2011

Osteospermum ‘Voltage Yellow’ AT A GLANCE Latin name: Osteospermum ‘Voltage Yellow’ Common name: African daisy Flowers: Luminescent yellow daisies Mature size: 16” tall by 24” wide Spacing: 12-15” Hardiness: Cool-season …

Plant of the Month – January, 2011

By Neil Sperry • January 26, 2011

Yucca gloriosa ‘Walbristar’ (‘Bright Star’). All photos by Jimmy Turner. Yucca gloriosa ‘Walbristar’ (Bright Star yucca) AT A GLANCE Latin name: Yucca gloriosa ‘Walbristar’ (‘Bright Star’) Common name: Bright Star …

Plant of the Month – December, 2010

By Neil Sperry • December 27, 2010

Begonia ‘Gryphon’. All photos by Jimmy Turner. Begonia ‘Gryphon’ AT A GLANCE Latin name: Begonia hybrid ‘Gryphon’ Common name: Gryphon begonia Plant type: Summer annual or houseplant Blooming season: Seldom Flowers: …

Plant of the Month – October, 2010

By Neil Sperry • October 27, 2010

Mizuna Red Streaks Mustard Mizuna Red Streaks mustard. Mizuna Red Streaks mustard is a peculiar fall plant that can light up a container or add an amazing splash of red …

Plant of the Month – September, 2010

By Neil Sperry • September 29, 2010

Brassica oleracea ‘Lacinato’. All photos by Jimmy Turner. Brassica oleracea ‘Lacinato’ It’s commonly called Cavolo nero, black kale, Tuscan kale, and dinosaur kale This month I thought I’d bring you …

Plant of the Month – August, 2010

By Neil Sperry • August 25, 2010

Lycoris haywardii. All photos by Jimmy Turner. Lycoris haywardii AT A GLANCE Latin name: Lycoris haywardii Common name: Electric surprise lily Flowers: Clusters of bright pink, tipped with blue-purple Mature …

Plant of the Month – July, 2010

By Neil Sperry • July 28, 2010

Lilium ‘Triumphator’. All photos by Jimmy Turner. Lilium ‘Triumphator’ AT A GLANCE Latin name: Lilium longiflorum x Oriental ‘Triumphator’ Common name: Hybrid trumpet lily Flowers: Large clusters of pink and …

Plant of the Month – June, 2010

By Neil Sperry • June 22, 2010

Monarda didyma ‘Grand Parade’ AT A GLANCE Monarda didyma ‘Grand Parade’. All photos by Jimmy Turner. Latin name: Monarda didyma ‘Grand Parade’ Common name: Bee balm Flowers: 3” clusters of …

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