Using shrubs in a mixed border Jul 24, 2008
Botanical name: Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit. About the plant: This smoketree glows in the garden with spring foliage that ranges from lime green to golden and pink flowers in summer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Transform side yard into inviting space Jul 17, 2008
Botanical name: Arachnoides simplicior 'Variegata. About the plant: A mostly evergreen, finely textured fern with lustrous green fronds and a yellow band. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gardening With Wild Indigo Jun 30, 2008
Even the botanical name, Baptisia, comes from the Greek word Bapto, which means to dye. or Plains False Indigo, Baptisia australis (formerly called B. caerulea) has a wide natural range from NH to GA and TX. It has blue-violet flowers from May - July depending on where in the country it is grown. (Suite101.com)
New cutleaf Staghorn sumac becomes coveted shrub Jun 22, 2008
The botanical name is Rhus typhina "Bailtiger," and purportedly a Bailey employee found a mutation of "Laciniata" among other sumacs at the nursery. Bailey Nurseries, based in Minnesota, is know for introducing "Endless Summer" and "Blushing Bride" hydrangeas, "Easy Elegance" roses, "First Editions" vines and a wide variety of lilacs. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tropical plants for Atlanta gardens Jun 19, 2008
Botanical name: (Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant Strain'). About the plant: Super-sized leaves can reach 5 feet long by 4 feet wide. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Annuals grow, bloom amid heat of summer Jun 12, 2008
Botanical name: Cuphea llavea. About the plant: This annual gets its common name from the striking red, black and purple flowers that look like a bat face with ears. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
St. John's Wort Doesn't Help ADHD Jun 11, 2008
St. John's wort, also known by its botanical name, Hypericum perforatum, is a plant with yellow flowers that has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. It is a popular herbal product used by people for a variety of purposes such as treating depression and anxiety. (Newsmax)
Splendour in the dirt Jun 10, 2008
The botanical name is Ipomea batata, which reveals it to be in the same family as morning glory. Potatoes are high in vitamin C, which is found in and just under the skin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Help hydrangeas make comeback Jun 5, 2008
" MARTHA'S PICK Re-blooming big leaf hydrangea Botanical name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mini Penny' About the plant: This re-blooming, compact hydrangea was developed by Michael A. Dirr and named for the late Penny McHenry, founder of the American Hydrangea Society. Growing 3 feet to 4 feet tall with a similar spread, the deciduous shrub produces pink or blue (depending on the acidity of the soil), globe-shaped flowers from June until frost. 'Mini Penny' blooms on old and new wood and is a hardy... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Catch the Georgia Perennial garden tour May 29, 2008
Botanical name: Magnolia macrophylla. About this plant: This native tree offers dramatic foliage and large fragrant flowers, up to 1 foot across. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Path leads to inviting garden May 23, 2008
Botanical name: Osmunda cinnamomea. About the plant: This deciduous, upright fern is native to the eastern half of the United States. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dress up your shade garden May 15, 2008
Botanical name: Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris. About the plant: With giant heart-shaped 6-inch to 14-inch leaves, this Elephant's Ear grows 12 to 36 inches tall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Plantsmen make discoveries that affect your garden May 8, 2008
Botanical name: Lantana camara "Chapel Hill Yellow". About the plant: This hybrid between the cold hardy "Miss Huff" and the tender "New Gold" appeared as a chance seedling in the garden of Susy Dirr, Mike Dirr's beloved daughter who died earlier this year from cystic fibrosis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Tennessee flowers inspire design May 2, 2008
Botanical name: Iris cristata. About the plant: Dwarf crested iris usually grows in big masses with blue to purple and, on occasion, white flowers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Want a garden this spring? Just plant it May 2, 2008
Botanical name: Indigofera kirilowii. About the plant: This shrubby member of the pea family produces wisteria-like pink flower clusters from spring until early summer, with sporadic blooms all season long. Grows to 3 feet tall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Tulips come in many sizes and colors Apr 17, 2008
Botanical name: Tulipa turkestanica. About the plant: This heirloom, which dates to 1875, is still a charmer today growing only 6 inches to 8 inches tall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Small plates adorn an Oregon 'wine pub' Apr 16, 2008
- Botrytis cinerea is the botanical name of a decidedly evil-looking fungus that attacks wine grapes on the vine. Bunches stricken with botrytis aren't remotely appealing to look at, but are nonetheless responsible for producing some of the world's most sought-after sweet wines. (Boston Globe)
Palms catching on in local gardens Apr 10, 2008
Botanical name: Trachycarpus fortunei. About the plant: This is the world's cold-hardiest palm tree (the shrubby needle palm is the world's hardiest palm). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Easy-to-grow spring bulbs Apr 3, 2008
Botanical name: Muscari aucheri "dark eyes". About the plant: Fragrant spikes of rich blue flowers with frosted white edges, 4 to 6 inches tall in mid-spring. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Learn from longtime gardeners Mar 27, 2008
Botanical name: Clematis 'Princess Diana. About the plant: Introduced in England in 1984, this cross between an American species (Clematis texensis) and the hybrid 'Bees Jubilee' has raspberry pink, tulip-shaped flowers on a 6-foot vine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Old-fashioned roses easier to grow in some gardens Mar 20, 2008
Botanical name: Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin. About the plant: This old-fashioned climber is a bourbon rose with fragrant semi-double, deep rose flowers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
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The botanical name is derived from Latin for day of the new moon because in mild climates, it s a perennial or biennial able to flower any month of the year. In ancient Greece, Rome, Arabia and India, calendula was a medicinal herb used for treatment of skin disorders and pain. (Lima News, OH)
Do you know your daffodils? Mar 15, 2008
Botanical name: Narcissus "Katie Heath". About the plant: Nodding flowers have pure white petals surrounding a lovely pink trumpet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Time to start drought-resistant plants Mar 6, 2008
Botanical name: Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips. About the plant: Native to Mexico, this unusual sage has bicolor flowers with red tips and white lips. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Other options Mar 1, 2008
Botanical name: Selaginella uncinata. About the plant: This prehistoric fern relative has a low, spreading habit and mossy-looking green foliage that takes on a metallic, aquamarine hue with new growth in the spring. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Complements to Sweet Kate Feb 23, 2008
You may not recognize the botanical name "tradescantia," but you may be familiar with "spiderwort," "purple heart," "wandering Jew," "Moses-in-the-cradle," "three-men-in-the-boat" and "Moses-in-the-bulrushes." All of these plants are tradescantia ... A lot of catalogs, books and Internet sites still refer to it by the botanical name "Setcreasea pallida" and the common name "setcreasea.". (AZCentral -- Home)
Use boulders to form garden wall Feb 21, 2008
Botanical name: Rubus calycinoides (also known as R. pentalobus). About the plant: This creeper is a tough evergreen groundcover with wrinkled round green leaves that turn shades of burgundy in winter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Take time to choose the right plants to use as screens Feb 7, 2008
Botanical name: Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata. About the plant: A great substitute for yews, this "deer-resistant" columnar shrub has dark green (almost black) needles spirally arranged on the stem. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
How to garden with less water Jan 31, 2008
Botanical name: Cercis canadensis "Forest Pansy". About the plant: A native deciduous tree that blooms with tiny, rose-colored flowers along bare branches in late March. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Bring structure to your garden Jan 24, 2008
Botanical name: Rosa 'William Baffin. About the plant: This vigorous disease-resistant climbing shrub rose has slightly fragrant double 2-inch-deep pink flowers with clusters of up to 30 blossoms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What to expect at SE Flower Show Jan 17, 2008
Botanical name: Fatsia japonica 'Spider's Web. About the plant: A variegated form of the shade-loving shrub, popular in the Deep South (and hardy for 25 years in the Atlanta area). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A conifer for every garden Jan 10, 2008
Botanical name: Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead. About the plant: For dramatic texture, this pine is hard to beat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A year of blooms for Atlanta gardens Jan 4, 2008
Botanical name: Lilium "Casablanca". About the plant: Large, pure white flowers appear atop five foot plus stems in late June to early July. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Family's fern turns 114 Dec 29, 2007
Botanical name: Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis. Description: Long green fronds arch from a crown at the soil surface and weep over sides. (AZCentral -- Home)
Tree structure, bark stand out in winter Dec 29, 2007
Botanical name: Acer griseum. About the plant: Paperbark maple is aptly named for its glistening cinnamon bark that peels off the trunk and branches. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
The gingerbread house has a humble foundation Dec 24, 2007
Its botanical name, zingiber, is Sanskrit for "horn shape.". According to the culinary encyclopedia "Larousse Gastronomique" (Clarkson Potter, $85), gingerbread was introduced to Europe by medieval Crusaders who returned from the Middle East with mysterious ingredients. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Twelve gifts for the garden to make your yard merry Dec 20, 2007
Botanical name: Cercis canadensis. About the plant: This version of the beloved eastern redbud has hot pink flowers in spring, followed by heart-shaped foliage that starts off a blush-yellow and progresses to yellow in the late spring, holding this color throughout the summer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
'Tis the season to appreciate the holly Dec 13, 2007
Botanical name: Ilex verticillata. About the plant: This native deciduous holly looks good in the garden for four seasons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It's a marshmallow world Dec 10, 2007
Originally, marshmallows were made from the root of the marsh mallow (botanical name, Althaea officinalis), a member of the mallow family. Marsh mallows grow in salt marshes, damp areas and on riverbanks. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Your garden in winter Nov 29, 2007
Botanical name: Sarcococca saligna. About the plant: This evergreen shrub has distinctive narrow leaves on long arching branches. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Budget Recipe Nov 27, 2007
Others must agree, because the theobroma part of chocolate's botanical name theobroma cacao translates into food of the gods. Chocolate's deep, dark richness and its contrast between bitter and sweet make it the ultimate choice for a dessert and a perennial favorite for celebrations. (University News, MO)
The Coastal Redwood Tree Nov 18, 2007
Even the tree s botanical name hints of its longevity and sturdiness. Sequoia sempervirens; Sequoia, in honor of Sequoyah, the half-breed Indian chief who formulated an alphabet for his tribe. (Suite101.com)
Daffodils give gardens natural beauty Nov 15, 2007
For the Journal-Constitution Published on: 11/14/07. I don't remember where or when I saw my first daffodil in bloom, but ever since that time (many years ago) I have had a love affair with these bulbs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Courtyard turned into inviting space Nov 8, 2007
Botanical name: (Prunus caroliniana 'Bright 'N' Tight'). About the plant: An evergreen shrub with extra glossy deep green foliage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pick the right plants, harvest rain Nov 1, 2007
Botanical name: Camellia sasanqua 'Northern Lights. About the plant: This robust camellia is a fall bloomer with single white flowers edged in rose pink. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peek-A-Boo plants guaranteed to turn some heads Oct 19, 2007
I say its botanical name first because the marketing and common names are really just a hoot. If you are looking for a plant to get a child interested in gardening, this one will do the trick. (The Clarion-Ledger)
You can grow edible ornamentals Oct 18, 2007
A native tree that can reach up to 50' tall at maturity, American persimmon, Diospyros virginiana produces fruits that are ; to 2" in diameter. You'll know they are ripe when they appear almost rotten and the color is orange to black. Otherwise they will have an unforgettable astringent taste. As it matures this persimmon develops a distinctive chunky bark that stands out in the landscape. Asian persimmons, selections of Diospyros kaki, produce larger fruits that fall into two categories, those... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Official Designated State Flowers Oct 15, 2007
List of Every State Flower in the USA by Common and Botanical Name ... The following list includes the states and the District of Columbia and territories by name and abbreviation, designated official flower, the botanical name of the flower, and the year it was proclaimed or chosen as the state flower. (Suite101.com)
Hardy plants that survive year-round Sep 20, 2007
Agave parryi, or Arizona agave, forms a tight rosette of blue-gray leaves and grows 18" tall and wide, making it perfect for a container or small garden. If you decide to try growing some of these living sculptures, David recommends that you mound up the area with gravel at least several inches high, depending on how large the agave is. Planting on a slope will insure that water drains off easily. You can also grow agaves in pots and place the pots (just knock out the bottom of the pot) in the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
What we can learn from Leonard Cicerello Sep 17, 2007
Quercus suber is the botanical name. Cork oak is the common name. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Take your color chart outdoors Sep 13, 2007
Botanical name: Rosa 'Dortmund. About the plant: Bred in Germany in 1955, this thorny, bright red rose has a whitish center. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Luring in the butterflies Sep 8, 2007
Buddleia is the botanical name for butterfly bush. At first, Ed Miller saw a few monarch caterpillars munching on the milkweed, then more arrived. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Not too late to savor sweet corn Sep 6, 2007
Today its botanical name is Zea Mays. Its worth mentioning that most of the corn grown in the heartland isnt sweet corn at all. (Quad-Cities Online)
Check out these fall favorites Sep 6, 2007
Botanical name: Cotinus x hybrida 'Grace. About the plant: Leaves start out dark red with green on the backsides and fade to green before turning brilliant colors of orange-red in the autumn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Don't let summer dampen enthusiasm Aug 30, 2007
Botanical name: Rudbeckia subtomentosa. About the plant:Named for the gentleman who found this black eyed Susan along a stream in Illinois. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
How to Shop from a Garden Catalog Aug 29, 2007
The catalog should identify plants by precise, complete botanical name. It may include common names, but the botanical name is the important one ... Again, research it by botanical name. (Suite101.com)
Natural Insecticide Re-created In The Lab Aug 25, 2007
The name of this natural product is derived from the botanical name of the plant, Azadiracta indica. Azadirachtin is a highly active substance that inhibits the development of the larvae of a broad spectrum of destructive insects but is harmless to mammals and beneficial insects, such as bees and ladybugs. (Science Daily)
Sedge. ornamental grasses enhance gardens Aug 25, 2007
Botanical name: Carex testacea. About the plant: This fine textured evergreen sedge also known as orange New Zealand sedge has leaves that start out olive green and turn orange-brown as the summer progresses. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Gut feelings win out Aug 20, 2007
They also adopted a new name, , the botanical name for pistachio. On one hand, the new name is symbolic of the business' rebirth in a different location, says Budros. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Cherry tree blossoms into garden of flowers and shrubs Aug 16, 2007
Botanical name: Rohdea japonica. About the plant: Native to China, Rohdea japonica is prized for its thick evergreen leaves that mature to 12 15 inches in length. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Flower power in the kitchen Aug 13, 2007
Here are some that might be helpful in the wild and herbal categories: cattails, common milkweed (the botanical name here is Asclepias syriaca), marsh mallow and flowers from edible herbs like basil, bee balm, borage, chamomile, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, lovage, marjoram, mint, oregano, pineapple sage, rosemary, sage and thyme. Perhaps all of these flowers are not available where you are, but, just in case, these are all edible: bachelor buttons, calendula, chrysanthemum, dandelion,... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Give perennial lilies a try Aug 9, 2007
Botanical name: Lilium "Black Beauty". About the plant: This vigorous Orienpet offers striking turk's-cap flowers of dark raspberry narrowly edged in silver. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Color combos make your garden pop Aug 2, 2007
Botanical name: Iris fulva. About the plant: Native to the swamps of Louisiana, this strange colored iris is beardless and has strappy leaves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Water gardens can blossom in pots Jul 26, 2007
Botanical name: Nelumbo 'Baby Doll. About the plant: This miniature lotus has all the charm of the bigger types but only grows only 24 to 36 inches tall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Daylily garden heading into peak bloom Jul 21, 2007
After that, she won't divide the plants again for several years - not until after 2010, when the Central Dakota Daylily Society hosts a regional gathering of the American Hemerocallis Society (daylilies' botanical name) in Bismarck-Mandan. Brady loves daylilies for their hardiness. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
