Heat Tolerant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Washington

* A widespread urban myth is that pampas grass is used by swingers to advertise their presence to other swingers in the area. The most commonly repeated version states that in the UK and Ireland a patch of pampas grass is planted somewhere in the front...

* This is a naturally rare grass in the wild but it is widely cultivated for use as an attractive ornamental garden plant. * It is marginal in zone 8, going dormant and deciduous in cold winters, but usually evergreen to semi-evergreen.

It is cold hardy as well as tolerant of heat. * The large stalks are topped by deep green leaves. Excellent for use in salads or steamed. * Fordhook is a well known and very popular variety of Swiss Chard.

* A widespread urban myth is that pampas grass is used by swingers to advertise their presence to other swingers in the area. The most commonly repeated version states that in the UK and Ireland a patch of pampas grass is planted somewhere in the front...

Mediterranean and Asia Minor. * Sun- and drought-tolerant. * This species grows up to 50 feet, and has yellow flowers.

* Rhapis excelsa also known as Broadleaf Lady Palm is a species of fan palm (Arecaceae subfamily Coryphoideae, tribe Corypheae) in the genus Rhapis, probably native to southern China and Taiwan.

It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens , especially because of its bluish leaves, and also sometimes for its tolerance of hot and dry soil conditions. * The Common Rue ( Ruta graveolens ), also known as Herb-of-grace , is a species of...

It is native to the southeastern United States and as far north as the Great Lakes . * Native to SE United States * Requires a light porous sandy soil in full sun. Plants are often found in very acid soils in the wild.

'Northern Pearls' is a compact cultivar that grows to 6-8' tall and features racemes (3-5" long) of 5-petaled white flowers (to 2" diameter) which bloom in early spring. Flower buds purportedly resemble white pearls, hence the cultivar name.

Dark green needles, to 18" (9" in older trees), in tufts at ends of branchlets; hangs on to its cones (to 20") for as long as 20 years; native from Virginia to Florida and Mississippi.

* Leaves are olive green in partial shade and orange in full sun and in the fall/winter. Mass plantings are spectacular! * It is native to New Zealand where it grows on sand dunes proving its drought and salt tolerance.

* Turpentine consists of an average of 20% of the oleo-resin. * It is widely planted for timber in its native area, being one of the most important trees in forestry in Algeria and Morocco.

Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. * The roasted root is used as a caffeine-free coffee adulterant or substitute. Whilst this greatly reduces any bitterness, there is also a corresponding loss of vitamins and minerals.

* Native to the Mediterranean region, statice (also commonly called notchleaf status) is noted for producing clusters of papery, funnel-shaped flowers in summer. * Excellent as a fresh cut flower and for dried arrangements.

* It is one of the most elementally Mexican of pines. * It is found in Mexico - from S. Sinaloa to Chiapas - and Guatemala in montane, relatively open pine or pine-oak forests at altitudes from 900 to 2500 m.

* A deciduous shrub or small tree with 3/4" white drooping flowers in clusters of 3 to 8, from March-May; likes heat, summer drought, often growing on dry rocky slopes on limestone; 3" leaves; this variety is native to northern California; other varieties...

* Adenophora (Lilyleaf Ladybell) is a genus of flowering plant within the family Campanulaceae. * Prefers well-drained soil. * Many Adenophora species have been used in traditional Chinese medicine.

There was a mass poisoning incident in Ethiopia as a result of contamination of grain with A. The juice of the fresh plant, or an extract of the dried plant, is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.

When prescribed internally it is always used dried and in conjunction with fresh ginger root. * The root is harvested when the plant is dormant in the autumn or winter and is dried for later use.

They are usually multi-stemmed with an open and loosely rounded crown. * In cultivation they tend to grow on a single stem that is often leaning and bare towards the bottom, but with dense foliage on the upper half.

* A good ground cover plant, succeeding in dense shade but rather slow to spread. Plants should be spaced about 60cm apart each way. * Heart-shaped shiny dark green leaves with prominent veins, 9" x 5"; dark violet flowers in August; a 2' mound, flowers...

When prescribed internally it is always used dried and in conjunction with fresh ginger root. * The root is harvested when the plant is dormant in the autumn or winter and is dried for later use.

* Peruvian Torch ( Trichocereus peruvianus ) is found high in the Andean mountain deserts of Peru and Ecuador and is similar to the San Pedro cactus ( Trichocereus pachanoi ) which is found in the same region.

Extremely adaptable and common in the sandy or clay-sand ridges of Georgia. * Pinus palustris , commonly known as the Longleaf Pine , is a pine native to the southeastern United States , found along the coastal plain from eastern Texas to southeast Virginia...

* American Beautyberry ( Callicarpa americana ) is an open-habit, native shrub of the Southern United States which is often grown as an ornamental in gardens and yards . * American beautyberries produce large clusters of purple berries, which birds and...

* Prefers a humus-rich soil, succeeding in a moist border or by water. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits.

It is native to the southeastern United States and as far north as the Great Lakes . * Native to SE United States * Requires a light porous sandy soil in full sun. Plants are often found in very acid soils in the wild.