Tag - Plant
How to Grow & Care for Hardy Hibiscus
Common Name Hardy hibiscus, rose mallow, swamp rose mallow Botanical Name Hibiscus moscheutos Family Malvaceae Plant Type Herbaceous perennial Mature Size 3–7 ft. tall, 2–4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Average, organically rich Soil pH…
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hyacinth
Common Name Hyacinth, common hyacinth, Dutch hyacinth, garden hyacinth Botanical Name Hyacinthus orientalis Family Asparagaceae, formerly Hyacinthaceae Plant Type Perennial, bulb Mature Size 6–12 in. tall, 3–6 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained…
Plant Care & Growing Guide
Common Name Spanish lavender, butterfly lavender, bract lavender Botanical Name Lavendula stoechas Family Lamiaceae Plant Type Perennial, shrub, herb Mature Size 18-36 in. tall, 18-36 in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, moist but well-drained Soil pH…
How to Plant and Grow Spaghetti Squash in Your Garden
Common Name Spaghetti squash, vegetable spaghetti Botanical Name Cucurbita pepo var Family Cucurbitaceae Plant Type Annual vine Size Vine to 8 ft., squash 3 to 8 lbs. Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Nutrient rich, well draining Soil…
How to Grow and Care for Ti Plant (Good Luck Plant)
Common Name Ti plant, good luck plant, Hawaiian ti plant Botanical Name Cordyline fruticosa, formerlyCordyline terminalis Family Asparagaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 2-10 ft. tall, 3–4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Well-drained, loamy Soil pH…
How to Grow and Care for Thai Pepper Plant
Common Name Thai Pepper, Thai Chile, Bird’s Eye Pepper Botanical Name Capsicum annuum ‘Bird’s Eye’ Family Solanaceae Plant Type Herbaceous perennial Mature Size 1 ft. tall, 7-8 in. spread Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Rich, well-draining Soil pH…
How to Grow and Care for Turtlehead Plant (Chelone)
Common name Turtlehead, red turtlehead, shellflowers Botanical Name Chelone obliqua Family Plantaginaceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial Mature Size 2–3 ft. tall, 1–2 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Rich, moist Soil pH Neutral, acidic Bloom Time Summer,…
Plant Care & Growing Guide: Viola
Common Name Viola, Johnny-jump-up, pansy, violet, sweet violet Botanical Name Viola spp. Family Violaceae Plant Type Annual, perennial Mature Size 4–10 in. tall, 4–10 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom…
How to Grow and Care for a Wild Ginger Plant
Wild ginger, Asarum canadense, is found growing throughout the eastern United States and southeastern Canada, as well as parts of Asia. Despite its name, it bears no relation to culinary ginger (Zingiber officinale). At first glance. it’s not…
How to Grow and Care for Whale Fin Snake Plant Like a Pro
Common Name Whale fin snake plant, shark fin snake plant Botanical Name Dracaena masoniana (formerly Sansevieria masoniana) Family Asparagaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 1.5-4 ft. tall, 10-18 in. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH…