African Iris
~ African Iris This clumping, robust perennial has stiff leaves radiating up and out in a fan-shaped pattern. The flower spikes are topped with 3-inch white flowers marked with yellow and blue. Although short-lived (about 2 days), the flowers are produced sporadically throughout the year. Plants grow to 4 or 5 feet tall in standing water, making it ideal for water gardens and wet soil. They reach about 2 to 3 feet in soil. African Iris is also attractive when used as an accent planted in a shorter ground cover.
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~ Prince Kuhio Vine Ipomea horsfalliae A Jamaican native that bears clusters of flaring red tubular flowers in late winter and spring. Named after Hawaii’s Prince Kuhio. Outstanding vine for trellises. The blossoms are a true cardinal red and the vine reaches for whatever it can grab hold of. This is a very graceful, airy vine. It blooms profusely throughout the summer and the red, trumpet-shaped flowers are big favorites of...
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~Watermelon Palm Chambeyronia macrocarpa Exotic palm tree with bright red leaflet that emerges among dark green feathery fronds. Because of the red leaflet, this palm has is commonly called Flame Thrower Palm or Blushing Palm. Is also a great indoor palm. Height: 10 – 20 ft tall and 15-20 ft wide Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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~Wedding Palm Lytocaryum weddellianum An absolutely gorgeous smaller palm, appropriately dubbed, the Miniature Coconut, due to its resemblance to the common coconut, both in its diminutive feather leaves and smallish coconut like fruit. The roughly 1 inch round seeds of these are actually edible, and do taste much like the white meat of a coconut. A wonderful plant to grow either indoors or outdoors and is excellent as a potted plant. Height: 6-8 ft tall Sun Exposure: Shade to Partial...
Read MorePlumeria Pudica
~ Plumeria Pudica Bridal Bouquet. Perfect accent plant for small yard or patio, this plant blooms year-round, almost non-stop. Rare species and beautiful this plumeria is evergreen, never drops leaves, and looks very tropical and ornamental. Large clusters of bright white 3″ flowers with small yellow or pink centers cover this tree as a beautiful bouquet, hence the common name. Growth habit: medium sized tree with profuse branching, growth is rapid and upright. Leaves are dark green and unique fiddle-shaped, or spoon-shaped. Can be planted in ground in zones 9-11, or...
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Sunset Gardens
- Your Guide to Forget-Me-NotsBlue forget-me-not flowers add a sweet touch of color to your garden bed
- Winter FlowersOur favorite cool-season annuals to plant this fall
- 12 Best Flowers to Grow for CuttingWe tested the best easy-care varieties of flowers for cutting and using in stunning bouquets. Here are our favorites, chosen for their long bloom times, tall stems, and ample vase life