Category - Plant Directory
How to Grow and Care for False Indigo (Wild Indigo)
Growing Conditions Common Name Blue wild indigo, false indigo Botanical Name Baptisia australis Family Fabaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 4–5 ft. tall, 3–4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist, well-draining Soil pH Acidic, neutral…
Care, Growing, and Planting Guide
Botanical Name Osmanthus fragrans Common Names Fragrant tea olive, sweet osmanthus, sweet olive fragrant olive, false holly Family Oleaceae Plant Type Broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree Mature Size 20–30 ft. tall, 10–14 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full,…
How to Grow and Care for False Aralia Indoors
Common Name False aralia Botanical Name Plerandra elegantissima Family Araliaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 6 ft high, 2-3 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Moist Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time Summer, fall Flower Color Green…
How to Grow and Care for Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple
Common Name Fall Fiesta sugar maple Botanical Name Acer saccharum ‘Bailsta’ FALL FIESTA Family Sapindaceae Plant Type Deciduous tree Mature Size 60-75 ft. tall, 30-45 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun, part shade Soil Type Fertile, moist, well-drained…
How to Grow and Care for Everbearing Strawberries
Common Name Everbearing strawberries Botanical Name Fragaria × ananassa ‘Quinault’ Family Rosaceae Size 8-10 in. tall, 12-18 in. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Rich, well-draining, moist Soil pH Neutral Bloom Time Spring, late summer, fall Hardiness…
How to Grow and Care for Evening Primrose
Common Name Evening primrose, common evening primrose, fever plant, cure-all Botanical Name Oenothera biennis Family Onagraceae Plant Type Herbaceous, biennial Mature Size 3–5 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil…
How to Grow and Care for European Beech
Common Names European beech, common beech Botanical Name Fagus sylvatica Family Fagaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 50–60 ft. tall, 35–50 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Loamy, moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time…
How to Grow Dracaena Draco (Dragon Tree) Indoors
Common Name Dragon tree, dragon’s blood plant, drago, corn plant, ribbon plant Botanical Name Dracaena draco Family Asparagaceae Plant Type Broadleaf evergreen tree Mature Size 15–50 ft. outdoors, 3-4 ft. indoors (very slow-growing) Sun Exposure Full sun to…
How to Grow and Care For Dragon Tongue Bush Beans
Common Name Dragon Tongue, Dragon Langerie, Merveille de Piemonte. Botanical Name Phaseolus vulgaris ‘Dragon Tongue’ Family Fabaceae Plant Type Annual legume Size 2′ to 2 12′ tall and wide, pods 5″ to 8″ Sun Exposure Full sun Soil…
How to Grow and Care for Epipremnum Pinnatum
Common Name Dragon-tail plant, centipede tongavine, silver vine Botanical Name Epipremnum pinnatum Family Araceae Plant Type Tropical vine Mature Size Up to 60 feet tall Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic Hardiness Zones 10-11 (USDA) Native…