How to Grow and Care for Russian Sage
How to Grow and Care for Russian Sage
Common Name Russian sage Botanical Name Salvia yangii (formerly Perovskia atriplicifolia) Family Lamiaceae Plant Type Shrub, perennial Mature Size 3-5 ft. tall, 2-4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Bloom Time…
How to Grow and Care for Ruscus
Common Name Butcher’s broom, knee holly, horse tongue lily Botanical Name Ruscus Family Asparagaceae Plant Type Evergreen shrub Mature Size 3 ft. tall, 2-4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial, full Soil Type Well-drained, all types Soil pH Acidic…
How to Grow and Care for Rugosa Roses
Common Name Rugosa rose Botanical Name Rosa rugosa Family Rosaceae Plant Type Perennial, shrub, rose Mature Size 4–6 ft. tall, 4–6 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Loamy, moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring, summer…
How to Grow and Care for Rue Anemone
Common Name Rue anemone, windflower Botanical Name Anemonella thalictroides Family Ranunculaceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial Mature Size 6–9 in. tall, 6–9 in. wide Sun Exposure Partial, full Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Neutral Bloom Time Spring Flower Color…
How to Grow and Care for String of Rubies
Common Name String of rubies, ruby necklace, string of pickles Botanical Name Othonna capensis Family Asteraceae Plant Type Succulent Mature Size 2-12 in. long, 4-8 in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Well-draining, sandy Soil pH Acidic Bloom…
How to Grow and Care for Saskatoon Serviceberry
Common Name Saskatoon serviceberry, western serviceberry, Indian pear, prairie berries, juneberries Botanical Name Amelanchier alnifolia Family Rosaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 8-10 ft. tall, 6-7 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil…
How to Grow and Care for Sargent Crabapple
Common Name Sargent crabapple Botanical Name Malus sargentii Family Rosaceae Plant Type Deciduous shrub Mature Size 6 – 8 ft. tall, 9 – 15 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Bloom Time April Bloom Color White flowers, pink…
How to Grow and Care for a San Marzano Tomato Plant
Common Name San Marzano Tomato Botanical Name Lycopersicon esculentum ‘San Marzano’ Family Solanaceae (nightshade) Plant Type Annual vegetable plant Size 6 to 8 feet tall, 2 to 3 feet wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Organic, well-draining…
How to Grow and Care for Sago Palm
Common Name Sago palm, king sago, cycad, Japanese sago Botanical Name Cycas revoluta Family Cycadaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 3–10 ft. tall and wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Sandy, moist, but well-draining soil Soil pH…
How to Grow and Care for Ranunculus Flowers
Common Name Ranunculus, buttercup, butter cress Botanical Name Ranunculus spp. Family Ranunculaceae Plant Type Annual, perennial, bulb Mature Size 2-24 in. tall, 3-6 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Loamy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom…