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How to Grow Violets

[Intro text] Botanical Information Taxonomy Violets (Viola odorata) Johnny-jump-ups (Viola tricolor) Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) History Physical Description Low growing plants with three petaled flowers; grow in a spreading habit before growing taller; Johnny-jump-ups reseed themselves readily. Violets are perennials, while Johnny-jump-ups and pansies are annuals. Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of [plantname] Colors Available Varieties […]

How to Grow Roses

[Intro text] Botanical Information Taxonomy Rosa spp. History Physical Description Growth habit, flower size, fragrance, color, all vary among the multitude of rose species and varieties. Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of [plantname] Colors Available Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/[plantname]) Generally, the flowers of the older types, such as rugosa roses, are the most flavorful […]

How to Grow Nasturtium

[Intro text] Botanical Information Taxonomy Tropaeolum majus History Physical Description Annual; grows to 12″ tall; richly colored red, orange, or yellow flowers from midsummer until the first frost; leaves have a distinctive round shape Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of [plantname] Colors Available Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/[plantname]) Growth Requirements Climate & Temperature Requirements Air […]

How to Grow Common Lilac

[Intro text] Botanical Information Taxonomy Syringa vulgaris History Physical Description Shrub that grows to 15′ high; colorful, fragrant display of flowers in early spring Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of [plantname] Colors Available Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/[plantname]) Growth Requirements Climate & Temperature Requirements Air Temperature Soil Temperature Humidity Day Length or Light Requirements full […]

How to Grow Impatiens

[Intro text] Botanical Information Taxonomy Impatiens wallerana History Physical Description Long-blooming annual; glossy foliage, available in a variety of flower colors. Flowers may be single or doubles. Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of [plantname] Colors Available Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/[plantname]) Growth Requirements Climate & Temperature Requirements Air Temperature Soil Temperature Humidity Day Length or […]

How to Grow Daylilies

[Intro text] Botanical Information Taxonomy Hemerocallis spp. History Physical Description Perennial, easy to grow; vary in height from 10-36″; bloom anywhere from early summer to frost, depending on variety Varieties & Cultivars Categories or Types of [plantname] Colors Available yellow orange red pink Varieties (link to ../category/cultivars/tag/[plantname]) Growth Requirements Climate & Temperature Requirements Air Temperature […]

How to Grow Chives

Easy to grow – virtually foolproof, chives are not bothered by diseases or pests. They make great borders to a walkway or flower garden, and are useful in the kitchen – both the flowers and the stems. Botanical Information Taxonomy Allium schoenoprasum – other alliums include onions, garlic, leeks and shallots. Alliums are part of Liliaceae, […]

How to Grow Chamomile

Chamomile

Chamomile is the common name for two similar plants, but of different genera. Both are a wonderful addition to vegetable and decorative gardens. German Chamomile, an annual, reseeds itself readily, while Roman Chamomile is a perennial. I prefer German Chamomile, both for flavor (tea) and for it’s looks. I only purposefully planted it once, and […]

How to Grow Calendula

Calendula "Flashback"

[Intro text] Botanical Information Taxonomy Calendula officinalis Calendula is also known as pot marigold. History Physical Description Annual plant that grows about 18-inches tall. In my garden they don’t usually grow straight up; more of a laying-down-then-up growth. Flowers are typically yellow, orange, or a combination of yellow & orange. Flowering time is from late […]