Category - Plant Directory
How to Grow & Care for Aeoniums (Tree Houseleeks)
Common Name Aeonium, tree houseleek Botanical Name Aeonium spp. Family Crassulaceae Plant Type Succulent Mature Size 3–36 in. tall, 6-12 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Sandy, loamy Soil pH Neutral, acidic Bloom Time Winter, spring…
How To Grow and Care For Acoma Crape Myrtle
Common Name Acoma crape myrtle, Acoma crepe myrtle Botanical Name Lagerstroemia x ‘Acoma’ Family Lythraceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 2-15 ft. tall, 2-10 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Well-draining Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time…
How to Grow and Care for Abelia
Common Name Abelia Botanical Name Abelia Family Caprifoliaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 2-10 ft. tall, 2-8 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, Partial Soil Type Loamy, Moist but well-drained Soil pH Acidic, Neutral Bloom Time Spring, Summer, Fall…
How to Grow and Care for Texas Sage
Common Name Texas sage, scarlet sage, blood sage Botanical Name Salvia coccinea Family Name Lamiaceae Plant Type Herb, perennial Mature Size 3 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial, shade Soil Type Loamy, clay, sandy Soil…
How to Grow and Care for Texas Mountain Laurel
Texas mountain laurel (Dermatophyllum secundiflorum, previously known as Sophora secundiflora) is a flowering shrub native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. Not to be confused with Kalmia latifolia, also known as mountain laurel, it’s also known as…
How to Grow and Care for ‘Teddy Bear’ Sunflower
Common Name Teddy Bear Sunflower Botanical Name Helianthus annuus ‘Teddy Bear’ Family Asteraceae Plant Type Herbaceous annual Mature Size 2-3 ft. tall Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Sandy loam, well drained Soil pH 6.0 to 6.8 Bloom…
How to Grow and Care for Tea Olive Shrubs
Common Name Tea olive, fragrant tea olive, sweet olive, sweet osmanthus Botanical Name Osmanthus fragrans Family Oleaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 20–30 ft. tall, 10-14 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil…
How to Grow and Care for Taylor Juniper
Common Name Taylor’s juniper Botanical Name Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’ Family Name Cupressaceae Plant Type Coniferous evergreen Mature Size 15-20 ft. tall, 3-4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Average, dry to moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic…
How to Grow and Care for Elephant Ear Plants
Common Name Elephant ears, elephant ear Botanical Name Colocasia, Alocasia, Xanthosoma, Remusatia spp. Family Araceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 3–6 ft. tall and wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil pH Acidic Hardiness…
How to Grow and Care for Tardiva Hydrangea
Common Name: Tardiva hydrangea Botanical Name: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ Family: Hydrangeaceae Plant Type: Shrub Mature Size: 8-12 ft. tall, 7-10 ft. wide Sun Exposure: Full, Partial Soil Type: Moist but Well-drained Soil pH: Acidic Bloom Time: Summer, Fall…