Rock Garden Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Austin

* Grown as a garden flower due to its unique flower shape. Care should be taken however, because all parts of the plant are poisonous.

* In general, gentians require a moist well-drained soil in a sheltered position, a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity, high light intensity but a site where temperatures are not too high.

* It is found over much of Europe except northern Europe , Ireland , Great Britain , Holland and Poland. * Dwarf bush up to 40 cm, leaves alternate fine pointed, linear, and extended marginal hairs, stipules absent.

Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. * Features a dwarf mound of slightly wavy, heart-shaped, medium green leaves with racemes of funnel-shaped, violet flowers on 10" scapes.

* Succeeds in a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. This species is cultivatedas a vegetable in China. Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c.

The pinnate leaves usually have five soft green leaflets, although three and seven occur as well, each with a shape ranging from lanceolate-oblong to rhombic, and a pattern of distinct teeth along the margins.

* Primula denticulata , commonly known as Drumstick primrose or the Himalayan Primrose is a species of primrose that is native to moist alpine regions and Afghanistan to China . However it is commonly cultivated in gardens away from its native range.

* In China, they are often used to make dumplings with a combination of egg, shrimp and pork. * The leaves have a mild flavour, somewhat like a cross between garlic and chives, they are delicious in salads.

* Easily grown in a stony leafy soil in sun or shade. The plant blooms in summer to late autumn in reds, pinks, and whites; leaves, appearing after flowers, are often marked with silvery patches.

* Spotting on the flowers gives rise to the additional common name of leopard lily. , Morea chinensis , Pardanthus chinensis ( L. * Flowers give way to pear-shaped seed pods which split open when ripe (late summer), with each pod revealing a blackberry-like...

* Edelweiss (pronounced /?e?d?lva?s/ ; Leontopodium alpinum ), is one of the best-known European mountain flowers , belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae). The scientific name, Leontopodium , means " lion's paw" and is derived from the Greek words...

It grows wild in cracks in old walls where drainage is excellent. * Pseudofumaria lutea (syn. * Perennial with small yellow flowers throughout the summer; makes a nice bluish mound of delicate foliage; will grow in deep shade; can seed itself about rather...

It is native to Europe but has been introduced elsewhere, such as the western and eastern parts of the United States. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in July. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires...

* In antiquity the most famous place for the black hellebore was the Phokian city of Antikyra in Greece. Division after flowering or in autumn. The large, flat flowers, borne on short stems from midwinter to early spring, are white, or occasionally pink.

It is a readily available ornamental plant for the flower garden. * Linaria maroccana is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family known by the common name Moroccan toadflax .

* Lavatera thuringiaca is a species of Lavatera native to eastern Europe and southwestern Asia , from southern Germany south to Italy , and east to southern Russia , Kazakhstan , and Turkey .

Integrifolia bears nodding, urn-shaped blue flowers in summer that are 1.5 inches wide. * Clematis integrifolia is a flowering vine of the genus Clematis. * An herbaceous perennial that sends up new stems each spring, each shoot emerging from leaf pairs...

This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Plants are hardy to about -25°c. Requires an acid to neutral soil.

* Iris magnifica is a bulbous flowering plant in the genus Iris, native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions – growing to 60 centimetres (24 in) (less in poor soils), and producing pale lilac...

White to lilac-blue flowers in early to mid-summer. Leaves are grey-green, rugose on the upper side, and nearly white underneath due to the many short soft hairs. Spreading growth to 3ft.

* It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Mar to April. * Bergenia crassifolia is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.8 m (2ft 7in). * Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits.

* Penstemon grandiflorus is a perennial plant of the genus Penstemon. * A very ornamental plant! * Succeeds in ordinary rich garden soils so long as they are well-drained. * A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of chest pains and stomach...

* Anemone chinensis is a basionym of the currently known Pulsatilla chinensis and is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is most commonly taken as a decoction to counter infection within the gastro-intestinal tract.

* Anemone chinensis is a basionym of the currently known Pulsatilla chinensis and is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is most commonly taken as a decoction to counter infection within the gastro-intestinal tract.

* Ageratum houstonianum ( Flossflower , Bluemink , Garden Ageratum , Blueweed , Pussy Foot ) syn. ) is a cool-season annual plant often grown as a bedding plant in gardens . Ageratum mexicanum Hort.

* A very easily grown plant, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil in sun or partial shade. * A strong fibre is obtained from the stems, it is used for making string, bags, paper etc.

The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 weeks. * The California poppy ( Eschscholzia californica ) is native to grassy and open areas from sea level to 2,000m (6,500 feet) altitude in the western United States throughout California , extending to Oregon...