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plants
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. . . are good things!
It's hard to remember every plant we have or would
like to have. That's why we keep lists. Our plant lists content information
about our tries at growing, general information on the plant and
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There are
over 200
species of plants cultivated in our gardens. To learn more
about any of these either find the plant in the list above,
search for a plant in the box to the left or clock on one of the
categories or locations in the left column.
Each plant
listed will show a picture, and our notes about that plant. When possible, we include the Latin
botanical name, a short descriptions, and planting
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Perennials
Catch Fly
Lychnis alpina
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From Julie in 2005
West Bed.
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Perennials
Celandine Poppy
Stylophorum diphyllum
This native perennial plant is 1–1½' tall, consisting of basal leaves and a stem that terminates in a small cluster of flowers. This stem is conspicuously hairy and has a pair of opposite leaves. The leaves are up to 6" long and 2½" across. They are double pinnatifid; there are 2-3 pairs of primary lobes along the length of each leaf, while shallow secondary lobes occur along the length of each primary lobe. There are scattered short hairs across the upper surface of each leaf, although they are hard to see.
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from Jane H. 2010
Oak Tree Bed
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Tree & Shrub
Chinese Scholar Tree
Sophora japonica
(Japanese Pagoda Tree)
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Photo 2005
planted east of root
cellar in 2004 from Liz N. Originally from Bansen
General
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Herbs
Chives
allium ochoenoprasum
Tastes like sweet, mild onions. Minced fresh leaves can be used in recipes or as garnish. Whole leaves can be tied decoratively around vegetables. Flowers can be used in salads, vinegars or as a garnish.
Flower color: pale purple
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Herb Bed
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House Plants
Christmas Cactus
Place in a room where there is bright direct light. Let soil dry out. Water thoroughly; remember to discard excess water. Ideal Temperature is 68 to 72°F. After flowering is over, allow the plant to go nearly dry. When active growth starts again, water regularly, and feed once a week. A dry cool period during July and August is necessary to promote flowering. If possible, maintain 55F. Restart watering when buds emerge.
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Ferns
Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
Very hardy evergreen fern of deep rich green color. Leaflets are lance shaped in dense clusters.
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Ordered from Van Dyck's -- Fall 2004 $5.95
Fern Bed
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Perennials
Chrysanthemum
Leaves are dark green, lobed, and oval on tough woody stems. Cushion shaped with many rows of ray flowers. Many forms are available, including daisy, spoon, spider and "football".
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General
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Ferns
Cinnamon Ferns
Osmunda cinnamomea
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Ordered from Van Dyck's -- Fall 2004 $6.95
NO SHOW IN 2005. LOST
Wish List
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House Plants
Claret Cup Cactus
Echinocerus triglochidiatus
(King Cup)
A “hedgehog” cactus native to rocky areas of Arizona, Colorado & New Mexico. This makes it much more cold hardy than some. The individual “barrels” are 3” to 4” in height, sparsely spined, with beautiful, deep red flowers that appear April – June. Unlike other cactus flowers, they stay open at night & each bloom lasts 3-5 days. Hardy to USDA zone 3 at least.
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Specimen
rescued from urban development in Arizona and given to us
by Ann & Eric in 2003. Now planted in a terracotta
pot.
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Perennials
Clematis 'Fireworks'
Large Purple blooms with a reddish-mauve stripe
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purchased from Blair Garden Center May 2006 $15.99
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Bedding Plants
Cockcomb
Celosia
(Plumosa Red)
Full Sun, showy red plumes, grows 12-24" high.
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Herbs
Coconut Thyme
Thymus praecox arcticus
Low growing perennial herb with tiny leaves scented like coconut.
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Herb Bed
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Bedding Plants
Coleus
(Wizard Velvet Red Sun)
A colorful foliage plant for mass planting or as an accent Grows Grows 10-12" tall.
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Large round pot on front step
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Bedding Plants
Coleus
(Wizard Golden)
Part Sun, large, oval to heart-shaped leaves. Grows 10-12" tall.
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Large round pot on front step
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