How to Grow and Care for Thyme
How to Grow and Care for Thyme
Common Name Thyme, Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, English Thyme Botanical Name Thymus vulgaris Family Lamiaceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial Mature Size 6-12 in. tall, 6-12-in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Loamy, sandy Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline…
How to Grow and Care for English Lavender
Common Name English lavender, common lavender Botanical Name Lavandula angustifolia Family Lamiaceae Plant Type Perennial, herbaceous Mature Size 1-2 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Loamy, sandy, silt, well-drained Soil pH Neutral, alkaline…
How to Grow and Care for Dwarf Jade
Common Name Dwarf jade, elephant bush, miniature jade, small-leaf jade Botanical Name Portulacaria afra Family Didiereaceae Plant Type Succulent evergreen shrub, houseplant Mature Size Up to 15 ft. tall as a native plant (but normally grown as a…
How to Grow and Care for Papyrus Plants
Common Names Papyrus Botanical Name Cyperus papyrus Family Cyperaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 5-8 ft. tall, 2-4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Loamy, moist Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Hardiness Zones 9-12 (USDA) Native…
How to Grow and Care for Edelweiss Flower
Common Name Edelweiss Botanical Name Leontopodium alpinum Family Asteraceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 6-12 in. tall, 8 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Neutral Bloom Time Spring, summer Flower Color White Hardiness…
How to Grow Echeveria (Succulent Tips)
Common Name Echeveria Botanical Name Echeveria spp. Family Crassulaceae Plant Type Succulent Mature Size 2-24 in. tall, 2-12 in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Well-draining Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring, summer Flower Color Pink, orange, white,…
Eastern White Pine: Identification, Growing, and Care
Common Name Eastern white pine Botanical Name Pinus strobus Family Pinaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 50-80 ft. tall, 20-40 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Hardiness Zones 3-8 (USDA) Native…
How to Grow and Care for Eastern Red Cedar
Common Name Eastern red cedar Botanical Name Juniperus virginiana Family Cupessaceae Plant Type Needled evergreen Mature Size 30-65 ft. tall, 8-25 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Rich, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained Soil pH 4.7-7.8 Hardiness…
How to Grow and Care for Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus
Common Name Prickly pear, Eastern prickly pear, devil’s tongue Botanical Name Opuntia humifusa Family Name Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus Mature Size 6–12 in. tall, 12–18 in. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Sandy, well-drained Soil pH Neutral…
Plant Care & Growing Guide: English Ivy
Common Name English ivy, common ivy, European ivy Botanical Name Hedera helix Family Araliaceae Plant Type Perennial, evergreen climbing vine Mature Size NA; climbs and spreads as much as possible Sun Exposure Part shade to full shade Soil…