Growing Amaranthus

Growing Amaranthus Pronunciation: am-uh-ranthus Amaranthus requires full sun and fertile, well-drained soil in order to provide its dramatic performance. For varieties grown for their colorf

Growing Alyssum

Growing Alyssum Pronunciation: ah-liss-sumIdeal in the rock garden, pockets in a wall, the front of the herbaceous border, as an edging along a path or in planters.Full sun; spacing 12-15; grows to 8. F

Growing Alternanthera (Alternanthera)

Growing Alternanthera (Alternanthera) Pronunciation: all-ter-nan-ther-ah Bright foliage is the big reason for growing these annuals and tender perennials from tropical and semi-tropical regions of

Growing Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily)

Growing Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily) Pronunciation: al-stree-meeree-uh Plants thrive in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Flowering may slow or stop in hot weather; prolong

Growing Alpinia (Ginger Lily)

Growing Alpinia (Ginger Lily) Pronunciation: al-pinee-uh Spacing: 18 in., Depth: level, Sun: sun-partial shadeGrow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil. Plants prefer partial shade. In growing season

Growing Alocasia (Elephant's Ear, Asian Taro)

Growing Alocasia (Elephant's Ear, Asian Taro) Pronunciation: al-oh-kay-shahAdd drama to the summer garden with tropicals. Alocasia is a tender perennial (hardy to Z9-10) that will contribute size a

Growing Allium senescens (Flowering Onion)

Growing Allium senescens (Flowering Onion) Pronunciation: alee-um Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Average garden soil suits it fine. Remove spent flowers to prevent the appearance of volu

Growing Allium (Flowering Onion)

Growing Allium (Flowering Onion) Pronunciation: alee-um Bulb size: 22-24 cm/12-14 cm/6-8 cm (depending on variety) The genus Allium (the Latin means garlic) includes many garden plants t

Growing Alchemilla (Lady's Mantle)

Growing Alchemilla (Lady's Mantle) Pronunciation: al-keh-milluh Best in partial shade and moist but well-drained soil. Cut back flower stems below the canopy of leaves when the blooms look unt

Growing Alcea (Hollyhock)

Growing Alcea (Hollyhock) Pronunciation: al-seeuh Prefers full sun (or partial shade in the South) and moist but well-drained soil with near-neutral pH. May require staking. Rust, a fungus that app

Growing Ajuga (Bugleweed)

Growing Ajuga (Bugleweed) Pronunciation: uh-jooguh Vigorous, spreading plants bloom in May or June. Use as a ground cover for lightly shaded areas, edging for borders, or in the cracks of a patio.

Growing Aglaonema

Growing Aglaonema Pronunciation: ag-luh-oh-nee-muh This tropical houseplant makes a bright, easy-care accent for your home or office.Light: Aglaonema grows best in filtered or bright indirect ligh

Growing Air Plants (Tillandsia)

Growing Air Plants (Tillandsia) Pronunciation: till-and-see-uhAir plants (Tillandsia) are relatively carefree. Once per week, spritz lightly 2 or 3 times with a plant mister to moisten.

Growing Ageratum

Growing Ageratum Pronunciation: aj-er-aytum Floss flower will bloom continuously from June until fall. They have soft, fuzzy-looking flowers in clusters on compact, mounding plants. Their s

Growing Agave - Century Plant

Growing Agave - Century Plant PRONUNCIATION: ah-gah-vayA native of deserts and mountains, Agave americana is well adapted to the dry condtions of homes with central heating. Please note: This is a plant

Growing Agastache (Hummingbird Mint, Agastache)

Growing Agastache (Hummingbird Mint, Agastache) Pronunciation: uh-gastuh-kee Agastache is a genus of about 30 aromatic species native to central and eastern Asia, Mexico, and the United States:&nb

Growing Agapanthus (Lily-of-the-Nile)

Growing Agapanthus (Lily-of-the-Nile) Pronunciation: ag-uh-panthus Grow Agapanthus in full sun or partial shade (partial shade is recommended in warm inland areas of the West) and rich, well-draine

Growing African Violets

Growing African Violets LIGHT: Place your plant where it will receive plenty of bright but indirect light. Avoid hot sun, especially in summer, which can burn the leaves and fade the flowers. These popular h

Growing African Spear (Sansevieria cylindrica)

Growing African Spear (Sansevieria cylindrica) Genus: Sansevieria Pronunciation: san-suh-veer-ee-uh African Spear (Sansevieria cylindrical) has easy requirements for care -- bright indirect

Growing African Mallow Standards

Growing African Mallow Standards African Mallow is one of the undiscovered treasures of the plant world. Its vivid pink, 1in blooms are set off by deep cranberry eyes, and they are borne in amazing profusion