[ Garlic (Allium sativum) | Posted on August 15, 2014 ] It has been estimated that 5% of the artichoke-type garlics may have "neck bulbils" (smaller cloves about the stem of the garlic) in addition to the main head. |
[ Lemon (Citrus x limon) | Posted on August 11, 2014 ] This vigorous citrus has a more "weepy" nature and tends to have fewer thorns than its brethren. Space 15-20 feet apart. If trimmed, can be held to 6-8 feet tall. This variety is more drought tolerant and less fussy in terms of pH (withstands more alkaline soils). Susceptible to root rot (avoid over-watering), scab, and leaf miners. Bears fruit November through the winter - fruit can be left hanging on the tree for months. |
[ Garden Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) | Posted on July 21, 2014 ] I used to use nasturtiums as a ground cover under the wine grapes as they always reseeded well. However, after a few years, they became a little too aggressive, covering the walkways too. Although I like the peppery taste, other family members found them to be a bit too spicy. |
[ Fortnight Lily (Dietes bicolor 'Lemon Drop') | Posted on July 16, 2014 ] Do NOT remove the stem that bloomed as it will bloom next year. Each stem blooms for multiple years. |
[ Butterfly Iris (Dietes grandiflora) | Posted on July 16, 2014 ] Do NOT remove the stem that bloomed as it will bloom next year. Each stem blooms for multiple years. |
[ African Iris (Dietes bicolor) | Posted on July 16, 2014 ] Do NOT remove the stem that bloomed as it will bloom next year. Each stem blooms for multiple years. |
[ African iris (Dietes iridioides) | Posted on July 16, 2014 ] Do NOT remove the stem that bloomed as it will bloom next year. Each stem blooms for multiple years. |
[ Wedding Lily (Dietes robinsoniana) | Posted on July 16, 2014 ] From the cliffs of Lord Howe Island, this Dietes has wide 2 to 3 inch strappier leaves. |
[ Butterfly Iris (Dietes grandiflora) | Posted on July 16, 2014 ] Many plants sold as Dietes irioides are actually Dietes grandiflora. D. grandiflora has dark, brownish markings on the inner tepals but D. iridioides does not.
A very special "thank you" to Evan for posting the photos! |
[ African iris (Dietes iridioides) | Posted on July 16, 2014 ] Many plants sold as Dietes iridioides are actually Dietes grandiflora. D. grandiflora has dark, brownish markings on the inner tepals but D. iridioides does not.
A very special "thank you" to Evan for posting the photos! |
[ Banana (Musa acuminata 'Lacatan') | Posted on July 15, 2014 ] A diploid from the Philippines, it is considered a dessert-type banana. There is a Cavendish banana called Lacatan but this is not the same banana. |
[ Bat Flower (Tacca chantrieri) | Posted on July 15, 2014 ] Some nurseries list this as hardy to zone 10. |
[ Ice Cream Banana (Musa acuminata 'Blue Java') | Posted on July 15, 2014 ] This banana holds up to wind better than most due to its stronger stem and its root system. Mid-sized fruit has white flesh and is reminiscent of vanilla pudding. Prior to ripening, the fruit is bluish-green. |
[ Bamboo Ginger (Alpinia luteocarpa) | Posted on July 15, 2014 ] Although each flower has 6 stamens, 5 are fused and only the 6th produces pollen and is fertile. |
[ Apple Banana (Musa 'Manzano') | Posted on July 15, 2014 ] Pale yellow, 4" fruit (finger length) is said to taste like a banana/apple cross with a touch of either strawberry or papaya. |
[ Dwarf Whitestripe Bamboo (Pleioblastus fortunei) | Posted on July 11, 2014 ] Depending on the site, the lowest growth zone may be 6, 7 or 8. Also, height seems to vary greatly depending on locale and conditions - ranging from 12 inches to 4 feet. |
[ Pigeon Berry (Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold') | Posted on July 10, 2014 ] Some sites list it as zones 10, 11 and others as zones 8-10. Many sites show the height of the parent plant (10 feet or better) for this cultivar. That is wrong! This is an extremely dwarf Duranta with a max height of 24". |
[ Asparagus Fern (Asparagus setaceus) | Posted on July 4, 2014 ] Beware the thorns - thin and sharp. |
[ Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus africanus) | Posted on July 4, 2014 ] Some of our agapanthus grow 3 feet tall with 4 to 5 foot blooms. |
[ Variegated Tapioca (Manihot esculenta 'Variegata') | Posted on June 28, 2014 ] Missouri Botanical Garden has this listed as growing from 6 feet to 10 feet tall and warns that the leaves, stems and roots are toxic. |