Category - Plant Directory
How to Grow and Care for Cape Honeysuckle
Common Name Cape honeysuckle Botanical Name Tecoma capensis Family Bignoniaceae Plant Type Shrub, vine Mature Size 3-10 ft. tall, 7-10 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Bloom Time…
How to Grow and Care for Canterbury Bells
Common Name Canterbury bells, cups and saucers Botanical Name Campanula medium Family Campanulaceae Plant Type Annual, biennial Mature Size 20-26 in. tall, 12-18 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained, loamy, sandy Soil pH…
23 Shade Annuals That Will Thrive Without Sun
You’ll find beautiful annuals for shade that will give you vibrant blooms and foliage even if your landscape lacks sun exposure. Some flowers love the shade and put on their most colorful shows when they’re hidden from direct…
How to Grow and Care for Broom Plants
Common Names Broom, broom plant Botanical Name Cytisus spp., Genista spp. Family Fabaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 6-8 ft. tall, 5-6 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Loamy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Bloom Time Spring,…
How to Grow and Care for Bromeliad Plants Indoors
Common Name Bromeliad Botanical Name Bromeliaceae genera Family Bromeliaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size Varies by genera and species Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Well-draining Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Blooms once; timing varies Flower Color Red, green,…
How to Grow and Care for Broccoli
Common Name Broccoli Botanical Name Brassica oleracea var. italica Family Brassicaceae Plant Type Biennial, annual, vegetable Size 18–30 in. tall, 12–24 in. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Moist, loamy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral Hardiness Zones…
How to Grow and Care for Bridal Wreath Spirea
Common Name Bridal wreath spirea Botanical Name Spiraea prunifolia Family Rosaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 4-8 ft. tall, 4-8 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Well-draining Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time Spring Flower Color White…
Plant Care and Growing Guide
Common Name Brass buttons, buttonweed, golden buttons Botanical Name Leptinella squalida, formerly known as Cotula squalida Family Compositae Plant Type Perennial, groundcover Mature Size 12-2 in. tall; 8-18 in. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Loamy Soil pH Acidic Bloom…
How to Grow and Care for Boxwood Shrubs
Botanical Name Buxus spp. Common Names Boxwood, English boxwood, box Family Buxaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 2-8 ft. tall, 2-8 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Loamy Soil pH Neutral, alkaline Bloom Time Spring Flower…
How to Identify and Remove Boxelder Trees
Common Name Boxelder, ashleaf maple Botanical Name Acer negundo Plant Type Tree Mature Size 30–50 ft. tall, 30-50 ft. wide Soil Type Moist Hardiness Zones 2–10 (USDA) Native Area North America Toxicity Toxic to horses Warning Several states…