Acacia baileyana : Cootamundra Wattle
How to Grow Acacia baileyana : Cootamundra Wattle
Acacia baileyana photograph by Eran Finkle , Creative Commons.
Acacia baileyana photograph by John Jennings , CC.
Acacia baileyana Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Acacia baileyana Common Name: Cootamundra wattle Growing Zone: USA: 10 to 11 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Shrub, Tree Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 180 to 300 Plant Spread (Inches): 120 to 240 Time of Bloom: Winter Flower Details: Yellow Leaf Foliage: Blue Fruit: Growth Form: Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect, Vase Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: Full sunlight Rate of Growth: Quick Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Soil Moisture: Dry to Moist (Medium Moisture is likely gives best results) Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Propagation: Seed, at a minimum of 18°C in spring or root semi-hardwood cuttings in summer How to Prune: Pests: Glasshouse red spider mite under glass Diseases: Usually pest free Further Information
Acacia farnesiana : Sweet Acacia, Cassie
Leaves and flowers at Olowalu photograph by Forest and Kim Starr .
Sweet Acacia (Acacia farnesiana ) photograph by Lalithamba .
Acacia farnesiana Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Acacia farnesiana Common Name: Cassie, Sweet Acacia, Cassis Growing Zone: USA: 9 to 11 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Shrub, Tree Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 180 to 260 Plant Spread (Inches): 180 to 300 Time of Bloom: Year-round Flower Details: Yellow Leaf Foliage: Green Fruit: Growth Form: Rounded, Spreading or horizontal, Vase Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: Full sunlight Rate of Growth: Quick Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Soil Moisture: Dry to Moist (Medium Moisture is likely gives best results) Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Medium Propagation: Seed How to Prune: Pests: Diseases: Further Information
Acca sellowiana : Pineapple Guava
Acca sellowiana (Pineapple guava), Flowers and leaves at Crater Rd, Maui, Hawaii. photograph by Forest and Kim Starr .
Acca sellowiana Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Acca sellowiana Common Name: Pineapple guava Growing Zone: USA: 8 to 11 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Shrub Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 60 to 72 Plant Spread (Inches): 72 to 96 Time of Bloom: Spring Flower Details: Red, White Leaf Foliage: Green Fruit: Growth Form: Rounded, Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: Partially shady to full sunlight Rate of Growth: Average pace Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Soil Moisture: Moist Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Propagation: Seedat 13-16C (55-61F) as soon as ripe. Semi-ripecuttings in summer. Grafts usually require a pollinator. How to Prune: No pruning necessary butpruning group 8to remove any winter damaged growth in late spring Pests: Usually pest free Diseases: Usually disease free Further Information Can Attract: Tolerant of: Best Garden Use: Areas requiring pest tolerance, Hedge, En masse , Screen, Standard, Seashore
Family: Myrtle family: Myrtaceae
Miscellaneous: Non-native to North America, Attractive flowers / blooms
Genus Detail: Acca Further Reading and References: Here and Here
Achillea filipendulina : Yarrow Coronation Gold
Achillea filipendulina photograph by jacinta lluch valero , Creative Commons.
Achillea filipendulina photograph by cristina.sanvito , CC.
Achillea filipendulina Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Achillea filipendulina Common Name: Yarrow coronation gold Growing Zone: USA: 3 to 8 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Perennial Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 36 to 48 Plant Spread (Inches): 18 to 24 Time of Bloom: Late spring through mid-summer Flower Details: Yellow Leaf Foliage: Green, Silvery Fruit: Growth Form: Upright / erect Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: Full sunlight Rate of Growth: Quick Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Well drained Soil Moisture: Dry Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Medium Propagation: Division in spring How to Prune: Cut back untidy foliage in spring Pests: Aphids Diseases: Subject to powdery mildews Further Information Can Attract: Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Dry Soil Best Garden Use: Border, Container, En masse , Seashore
Further Reading and References: Here and Here
Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
Closely Related Family Members: Floss flower ; Gold and silver chrysanthemum ; Marguerite daisy ; Michaelmas Daisy ; and Pompoms .
Miscellaneous: Attractive foliage, Fragrant foliage, Non-native to North America, Naturalizing, Attracts butterflies, Suitable for cut flowers, Suitable for dried flowers
Genus Detail: Achillea
Achillea millefolium : Yarrow lansdorferglut
Small flowers: Yarrows photograph by Nayuki .
Achillea millefolium photograph by Andreas Rockstein .
Achillea millefolium Growing Video
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Achillea millefolium Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Achillea millefolium Common Name: Yarrow lansdorferglut Growing Zone: USA: 4 to 8 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Herbaceous, Perennial Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 18 to 36 Plant Spread (Inches): 3 to 6 Time of Bloom: Middle of summer to early autumn Flower Details: Pink, White Leaf Foliage: Green Fruit: Growth Form: Upright / erect Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: Partially shady to full sunlight Rate of Growth: Quick Suitable Soil Types: Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Well drained Soil Moisture: Dry to Moist (Medium Moisture is likely gives best results) Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Medium Propagation: Division in spring How to Prune: Cut back untidy foliage in spring Pests: Aphids Diseases: Subject to powdery mildews Further Information Can Attract: Butterflies Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Air Pollution Best Garden Use: Container, Ground cover, En masse , Seashore, Woodland garden
Further Reading and References: Here and Here
Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
Closely Related Family Members: Chicory ; Buttonweed ; African Daisy ; Purple Coneflower ; and Tasselflower .
Miscellaneous: Attractive foliage, Edible, Fragrant foliage, Invasive, Naturalizing, Attracts butterflies, Suitable for cut flowers, Suitable for dried flowers Genus Detail: Achillea
Acorus gramineus : Variegated Slender Sweet Flag
Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus) photograph by Cliff .
Acorus gramineus Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Acorus gramineus Common Name: Variegated slender sweet flag, Grass-leaf sweet flag, Dwarf sedge, Japanese rush, and Japanese sweet flag Growing Zone: USA: 6 to 10 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Grass, Perennial Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 12 to 18 Plant Spread (Inches): 12 to 18 Time of Bloom: Summer Flower Details: Green Leaf Foliage: Green, Variegated, Yellow Fruit: Growth Form: Rounded Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: Partially shady to full sunlight Rate of Growth: Quick Suitable Soil Types: Adaptable, Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Soil Moisture: Moist/Wet Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Low Propagation: Rhizome division at start o fgrowing season. Pot and plant out only when established How to Prune: Cut back after flowering Pests: Usually pest free Diseases: Usually pest free Further Information Can Attract: Tolerant of: Heavy Shade, Erosion, Wet Soil Best Garden Use: Container, Foundation, Ground cover, En masse , Rock garden, Seashore
Family: Acoraceae
Miscellaneous: Attractive foliage, Fragrant foliage, Non-native to North America, Naturalizing, Wetlands plant, Inconspicuous flowers or blooms Genus Detail: Acoru Further Reading and References: Here and Here
Adiantum capillus-veneris : Maidenhair Fern
Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) photograph by Cliff .
Adiantum capillus-veneris Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Adiantum capillus-veneris Common Name: Maidenhair Fern Growing Zone: USA: 8 to 11 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Fern, Indoor Plant Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 12 to 18 Plant Spread (Inches): 12 to 18 Time of Bloom: Flower Details: Leaf Foliage: Green Fruit: Growth Form: Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: shade to partial shade partial sun Rate of Growth: Average pace Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy Soil Moisture: Moist Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Low Propagation: How to Prune: Pests: Usually pest free Diseases: Usually pest free Further Information Can Attract: Tolerant of: Heavy Shade Best Garden Use: Border, Container, Ground cover, Woodland garden
Family: Pteridaceae and Adiantaceae
Closely Related Species: Acrostichum; Adianteae; Cheilanthes; Notholaena; and Pteris. Miscellaneous: Attractive foliage, Non-native to North America, Naturalizing, Does not bloom
Genus Detail: Adiantum
Further Reading and References: Here and Here
Adlumia : Climbing Fumitory, Allegheny Vine, and Mountain fringe
The common names for the Hardy Biennial Adlumia include Climbing fumitory , Allegheny vine and mountain fringe.
They typically flower at the height of summer.
Description of Climbing Fumitory
Adlumia species such as the Climbing Fumitory are large climbers that reach heights up to five metres.
Climbing fumitory, Mountain fringe and Allegheny vine are native plants of New England in the United States of America.
J.S. Peterson @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
As a consequence of the plants great height it has a restrictive use in most gardens, typically only being grown in large gardens.
Climbing-Fumitory, Adlumia fungosa photographs by dogtooth77 ; CC.
How to Grow Climbing fumitory
It is best to sow Climbing Fumitory at a depth of 1/2 cm, they should be planted singularly in the early summer. Adlumia prefers shady to partly shady conditions.
The soil should be sandy, cool and moist with a pH that is not too acidic. Climbing Fumitory requires between 15 and 45 days to germinate. When starting growth off indoors, it is best to start Climbing Fumitory seeds off six to eight weeks before transplanting after the last frost of spring.
Caring for Adlumia in the Garden
Climbing fumitory and other Adlumia are easy to look after, it is important to grow it on a trellis for support and protection from adverse weather. It will require watering during prolonged dry spells. The soil should be kept cool through regular use of mulch.
Aechmea fasciata : Silver Vase Plant
Aechmea fasciata (also known as silver vase or urn plant) photograph by Christoph Zurnieden .
Aechmea fasciata Growing and Care GuideScientific Name: Aechmea fasciata Common Name: Silver vase plant Growing Zone: USA: 10 to 11 Life Cycle / Plant Type: Indoor Plant, Perennial Plant Details Plant Height (Inches): 24 to 36 Plant Spread (Inches): 12 to 36 Time of Bloom: Late spring through mid-summer Flower Details: Pink Leaf Foliage: Blue, Green, Silvery, Variegated Fruit: Growth Form: Vase, pot Ideal Growing Conditions Best Light Conditions: partial shade partial sun Rate of Growth: Grows slowly Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained Soil Moisture: Moist Caring Conditions Care: Level of Maintenance: Propagation: From offsets How to Prune: Not usually required Pests: scale insects and mealybugs Diseases: Usually pest free Further Information Can Attract: Tolerant of: Drought Best Garden Use: Container, Ground cover, En masse , Rock garden
Family: Bromeliaceae
Closely Related Species: Ananas, Bromelia, Sequencia, Tilansia, Ursulaea. Miscellaneous: Attractive foliage, Non-native to North America Genus Detail: Aechmea Further Reading and References: Here and Here