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Plant of the Month – May, 2010

By Neil Sperry • May 26, 2010

Thryallis – Galphimia gracilis AT A GLANCE Latin name: Galphimia gracilis Common name: Thryallis or Shower of Gold Flowers: Large clusters of golden-yellow, star-shaped flowers Mature size: 4 ft. tall …

Plant of the Month – April, 2010

By Neil Sperry • April 27, 2010

Gloxinia nematanthodes ‘Evita’. All photos courtesy of Jimmy Turner. Gloxinia nematanthodes ‘Evita’ AT A GLANCE Latin name: Gloxinia nematanthodes ‘Evita’ Common name: ‘Evita’ hardy gloxinia Flowers: Orange-red bells all summer …

Plant of the Month – March, 2010

By Neil Sperry • March 24, 2010

Ten New FlameProof Summer Annuals The Dallas Arboretum Plant Trials program tests more than 3,000 plant varieties each year, searching for the best ones for our unique climate. It takes …

Plant of the Month – February, 2010

By Neil Sperry • February 22, 2010

Gaillardia pulchella ‘Dazzler Mix’. Photo courtesy of Thompson and Morgan Seed Co. Gaillardia Dazzler Mix or Razzle Dazzle Mix AT A GLANCE Latin name: Gaillardia pulchella ‘Razzle Dazzle’ or ‘Dazzler …

Plant of the Month – January, 2010

By Neil Sperry • January 27, 2010

Lobelia ‘Arcade’ is shown in the Trial Garden at the Dallas Arboretum. All photos by Jimmy Turner. Lobelia ‘Techno Heat’ and ‘Waterfall’ series AT A GLANCE Latin name: Lobelia erinus …

Plant of the Month – December, 2009

By Neil Sperry • December 28, 2009

Buddleia ‘Lo & Behold Blue Chip’. Photos courtesy of Proven Winners. Buddleia ‘Lo & Behold Blue Chip’ Butterfly Bush AT A GLANCE Latin name: Buddleia x hybrid ‘Lo & …

Plant of the Month – November, 2009

By Neil Sperry • November 17, 2009

Purple Chinese Hat Plant Purple Chinese hat (Holmskioldia tettensis) will grow 4 to 5 feet tall or more. All photos by Jimmy Turner. AT A GLANCE Latin name: Holmskioldia tettensis …

Plant of the Month – October, 2009

By Neil Sperry • October 27, 2009

Lobularia ‘Snow Princess’ blooms prolifically in the ground and in containers. All photos courtesy of Jimmy Turner. Lobularia ‘Snow Princess’ AT A GLANCE Latin name: Lobularia ‘Snow Princess’ Common name: …

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