Holy Basil: Care and Growing Guide
Holy Basil: Care and Growing Guide
Botanical Name Ocimum tenuiflorum, Ocimum gratissimum Common Name Holy Basil, Tulsi, Tulasi Plant Type Herbaceous shrub Mature Size Two feet tall and one to two feet wide Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Moist, sandy loams with good drainage…
What Is Yellow Wood Sorrel? Identification and Removal
Common Names Yellow woodsorrel, common yellow oxalis, upright yellow-sorrel, lemon clover, sourgrass, sheep weed Botanical Name Oxalis stricta Plant Type Perennial, annual, herbaceous Mature Size 6-12 in. tall Soil Type Moist, well-drained Bloom Time Spring, summer, fall Flower…
How to Grow and Care for Song of India
Common Name Song of India Botanical Name Dracaena reflexa Family Asparagaceae Plant Type Perennial, shrub Mature Size 3-20 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil pH Neutral Bloom Time Winter Flower…
How to Grow and Care for Solomon’s Seal
Common Name Solomon’s seal, King Solomon’s seal Botanical Name Polygonatum spp. Family Asparagaceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial Mature Size 6 in.–7 ft. tall, 1–4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial, shade Soil Type Moist, well-draining Soil pH Acidic, neutral…
How to Grow and Care for Society Garlic
Botanical Name Tulbaghia violacea Common Name Society Garlic, pink agapanthus Plant Type Tuberous blooming perennial Mature Size 1 to 2 ft. tall Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Well-drained loam or light sandy soil Soil pH Neutral (6.8…
How to Grow and Care for Snowdrop Flower
Common Names Snowdrops, common snowdrop Botanical Name Galanthus nivalis Family Amaryllidaceae Plant Type Perennial, bulb Mature Size 4-10 in. tall; 3-6 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Loamy, sandy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Bloom Time Spring…
How to Grow and Care for Snowball Bush Viburnum
Common Name Snowball bush viburnum, fragrant snowball, European cranberrybush Botanical Name Viburnum x carlcephalum Family Adoxaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 6–12 ft. tall, 6–10 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral,…
How to Grow and Care for Snow-in-Summer
Common Name Snow-in-summer, silver carpet, mouse ear, chickweed, dusty miller Botanical Name Cerastium tomentosum Family Caryophyllaceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial Mature Size 6-12 in. tall, 9-12 in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Loamy, sandy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral…
How to Grow and Care for Snow Queen Pothos
Common Name Snow Queen pothos Botanical Name Epipremnum aureum ‘Snow Queen’ Family Araceae Plant Type Vine Mature Size 6-10 ft. long, 18 in. wide (indoors) Sun Exposure Partial, shade Soil Type Moist but well-draining Soil pH Neutral, acidic…
How to Grow and Care for Snow Peas
Common Name Snow pea, mangetout, sugar pea, Chinese pea pods Botanical Name Pisum sativum L (Macrocarpon group) Family Fabaceae Plant Type Annual, vegetable Size 36-72 in. vines Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Loamy, moist, well-drained Soil pH…