Category - Plant Directory
Green Giant Arborvitae: Care and Growing Guide
The Green Giant arborvitae is an especially fast-growing hybrid between the Western redcedar and Japanese arborvitae. Unlike some other evergreens, its rich, dense, green foliage does not yellow or brown in winter and only slightly bronzes or darkens.…
How to Grow and Care for Rupturewort
Botanical Name Herniaria glabra Common Name Rupturewort, smooth rupturewort, green carpet Family Caryophyllaceae Plant Type Evergreen perennial groundcover Mature Size 2–3 in. tall, 1 to 2 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Sandy, loamy Soil pH…
How to Grow and Care for Jacob’s Ladder (Greek Valerian)
Common Name Jacob’s ladder, Greek valerian Botanical Name Polemonium caeruleum Family Polemoniaceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial Mature Size 12-30 in. tall, 12-24 in. wide Sun Exposure Partial, shade Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time Spring,…
How to Grow and Care for Gravenstein Apple Trees
Common Name Gravenstein apple tree Botanical Name Malus gravenstein Family Rosaceae Plant Type Fruit, tree Mature Size 12-15 ft. high and wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Loamy Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time Summer Flower Color White…
How to Grow and Care for Star of Bethlehem
Common Name Star of Bethlehem, grass lily, nap-at-noon Botanical Name Ornithogalum umbellatum Family Asparagaceae Plant Type Perennial, bulb Mature Size 4-6 in. tall, 2–3 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline…
How to Grow & Care for Grape Hyacinth (Muscari)
Common Name Grape hyacinth, muscari, bluebells Botanical Name Muscari armeniacum Family Liliaceae Plant Type Bulb Mature Size 6–9 in. tall, 3–6 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, Partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil pH Neutral, Acidic Bloom Time Spring…
12 Easy-to-Grow Types of Fir Trees
Fir trees are a good evergreen option for adding year-round color and form to your foundation landscape. They vary in size from the estate-worthy, towering grand fir to smaller backyard types like the Spanish or subalpine fir. These…
How to Grow and Care for the Franklinia
Franklinia alatamaha, commonly called the Franklin Tree, lets you grow a direct connection to our nation’s rich botanical history in your garden. It also helps with the conservation of a beautiful tree that is extinct in the wild.…
How to Plant and Grow a Foxtail Palm in Your Own Backyard
Common Name Foxtail palm Botanical Name Wodyetia bifurcata Family Arecaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 8-30 ft. tall, 15-20 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic Hardiness Zones 10-11 (USDA) Toxicity Toxic to…
How to Grow and Care for Foxtail Fern
Common Name Foxtail fern, asparagus fern, plume asparagus, emerald feather, plumosa fern Botanical Name Asparagus densiflorus Family Name Asparagaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 2-3 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Well-draining Soil pH…