How to Grow and Care for Hens and Chicks (House Leek)
How to Grow and Care for Hens and Chicks (House Leek)
Common Name Hens and chicks, hen and chicks, house leek Botanical Name Sempervivum tectorum Family Crassulaceae Plant Type Succulent, evergreen perennial Mature Size 6–12 in. tall, 6–18 in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, well-drained Soil pH…
How to Grow and Care for Hellebore
Botanical Name Helleborus spp. Common Name Hellebore, Lenten rose, Christmas rose Family Ranunculaceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial Mature Size 1–2 ft. tall with a similar spread Sun Exposure Shade in summer and sun in winter Soil Type Moist but…
How to Grow and Care for Heliotropes
Common Name Heliotrope, cherry pie plant Botanical Name Heliotropium Family Boraginaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 1-4 ft. tall, 6-8 in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Well-draining Soil pH Neutral Bloom Time Summer, fall Flower Color White,…
How to Grow and Care for Heliconia Indoors
Common Name Heliconia, lobster claw, false bird-of-paradise Botanical Name Heliconia spp. Plant Type Tropical perennial Toxicity Nontoxic to cats and dogs (may cause mild stomach upset) Can You Grow Heliconia Inside? Only a handful of heliconia species are…
Beginner Tips for Growing Plumper Heirloom Tomatoes
Common Name Heirloom tomato, open-pollinated tomato Botanical Name Solanum lycopersicum Family Solanaceae Plant Type Annual, fruit Size 5-8 ft. tall Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Loamy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Yellow Hardiness…
How to Grow and Care for Echinocereus Cactus
Common Names Echinocereus cactus, hedgehog cactus Botanical Name Echinocereus spp. Family Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus Mature Size 6-18 in. tall, 3 in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time Spring Flower…
How to Grow and Care for Hebe Shrubs
Common Name Hebe shrub Botanical Name Hebe spp. Family Plantaginaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 1-6 ft. tall, 4-5 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Bloom Time Summer, fall Flower Color…
How to Grow and Care for Heavenly Bamboo
Common Name Heavenly bamboo, sacred bamboo Botanical Name Nandina domestica Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 7 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Well-draining Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring Flower Color White Hardiness…
How to Grow and Care for Heather
Common Name Heather, Scotch heather, ling Botanical Name Calluna vulgaris Family Ericaceae Plant Type Shrub, perennial Mature Size 4-24 in. tall, 1-2 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Summer, fall…
How to Grow and Care for Winterberry Holly
Common Name Winterberry, winter hollyberry, hollyberry Botanical Name llex verticillata Family Aquifoliaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 3-15 ft. tall, 3–15 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Summer Flower…