Herbaceous Plant Drought Tolerant Plant For Sale In Thousand Oaks

* Native to the Mediterranean region, statice (also commonly called notchleaf status) is noted for producing clusters of papery, funnel-shaped flowers in summer. * It is occasionally seen on the California coast where it is an introduced species and landscaping...

* Sow the seed in mid spring or late summer to early autumn in a sunny border outdoors and only just cover the seed. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks. Autumn sown plants may require protection from frosts in cold winters.

* Native to the Mediterranean region, statice (also commonly called notchleaf status) is noted for producing clusters of papery, funnel-shaped flowers in summer. * It is occasionally seen on the California coast where it is an introduced species and landscaping...

It bears large elegant flowers of various colours: red, white, striped or blue. * The whole plant contains a very aromatic essential oil, giving out a scent somewhat like lemon peel.

* Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, preferring a moist but not wet soil and a sunny position. Flabellata pumila. * Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits. * The name of this species is based on the cultivated form, the true wild form is...

Each branch grows for about 10–15 years and re-branches, so a mature plant has an umbrella-like habit. The specimen called "El Drago Milenario" (the thousand-year-old dragon) growing at Icod de los Vinos in northwest Tenerife is the oldest living plant...

* A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of chest pains and stomach aches. * Penstemon grandiflorus is a perennial plant of the genus Penstemon. * A decoction of the leaves has been used in the treatment of chills and fevers.

The plant contains flavonoids (notably rutin) that reduce capillary fragility, which might explain the plants reputation as an eye strengthener. It is native to southern Europe . It also is grown as both a medicinal herb and as a condiment.

This plant is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. * Cynoglossum amabile is a flowering plant native to Asia , which is also called Chinese hound's tongue , or Chinese forget-me-not .

It has also been introduced to Belize , Costa Rica and Nicaragua , growing at 1200–3000 m altitude. * Cupressus lusitanica , ( Cedro Blanco ; Teotlate , distinctive names used in Mexico); Cedro Blanco means White Cedar and is also known as Mexican White...

* A good ground cover plant, succeeding in dense shade but rather slow to spread. * Heart-shaped shiny dark green leaves with prominent veins, 9" x 5"; dark violet flowers in August; a 2' mound, flowers to almost 3'; native to China.

Associated understory plants include swordfern, vanilla leaf, violets, redwood sorrel and salal. This is not to be confused with the typical pinkness observed as the petals age. * Near California shores, it is common under coast redwood.

Like all the Sarracenia , it is native to the New World . * Sarracenia minor , also known as the Hooded pitcher plant , is a carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia .

The leaves are long-stalked and uniquely divided into two leaflets about 1 1/2 inches long. Its showy, yellow, pea-like flowers occur in upper axillary clusters. Named for Ferdinand Roemer, a German geologist who collected specimens in the New Braunfels,...

* Although no specific mention of medicinal uses has been seen for this species, members of this genus are in general very healthy additions to the diet. The foliage is thin, and strap like.

It is native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States from far eastern California to southwest Colorado , Rio Grande New Mexico , to west Texas , where it grows in woodland, chaparral , forest, and other habitat.

It requires ample sunlight and well-drained soils. * In Bangladesh, it is called "time fuul", meaning "time flower", because the flower has a specific time to bloom. * It is a small, but fast-growing annual plant growing to 30 cm tall, though usually...

It is native to eastern Asia from the Himalaya east to Japan * Evergreen except in cold climates; delicate compound leaves, reddish when new, later blue-green; attractive white flowers in panicles atop the stems, followed by beautiful bright red berries;...

* A perennial, often grows into an impressive clump with beautiful silvery plumes, especially with female plants; native to southern South America. * A fibre obtained from the leaves is used for making paper.

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

* The active compound is 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine or mescaline which was reported at a concentration of 1.2% in the dried cactus. They prepared a brew called "achuma" , "huachuma" or "cimora" which was used during ritualistic ceremonies to diagnose...

This species is very susceptible to slug damage. * An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good soil in a sunny position. Plants are hardy to about -25°c. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by...

* It is largely confined to very infertile , excessively well-drained, sandy habitats where competition from larger-growing species is minimized by the harsh growing conditions, as in the Florida scrub .

* It requires full sun, but is hardy and cold tolerant. * The crushed leaves are very aromatic. Despite its common name, Russian sage is not in the same genus as other Salvias, which are commonly called "sage".

* It climbs by means of aerial rootlets which cling to the substrate. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Hedera helix for cough, bronchitis.

Thick, woody, red roots go deep and help plant withstand droughty conditions, but make established shrubs difficult to transplant. * White flowers in panicles, midsummer; a handsome shrub with dark green 3" leaves, compact and very adaptable regarding...

Extremely adaptable and common in the sandy or clay-sand ridges of Georgia. Useful in coastal landscapes, it adds texture and unique architecture to large scale plantings. * A vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product of other resins that are released...