Growing Christmas Rose (Helleborus niger gift plant)

Growing Christmas Rose (Helleborus niger gift plant) The Christmas Rose is a hardy, deer-resistant garden plant that is willing to bloom indoors. The large, white flowers will generally open within 3-4 weeks

Growing Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant)

Growing Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant) The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum), native to South Africa and West Africa, is a favorite indoor plant that can be grown outdoors in shade once the weather wa

Growing Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Growing Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Plant Fine Chives in full sun and average, well-drained soil. They form the same 1ft-tall clumps as regular Chives (Allium schoenoprasum), but their leaves are more refi

Growing Chionodoxa

Growing Chionodoxa Pronunciation: kee-on-oh-doks-ahBulb size: 5-7 cm Plant 2-3 in. deep, 2 in. apart (15-20 per sq. ft.) in full sun to part shade in average soil. Naturalizes by reseeding, which i

Growing Chionanthus (Fringe Tree)

Growing Chionanthus (Fringe Tree) Pronunciation: kee-oh-nan-thussOutstanding in flower, this native shrub forms a perfect specimen plant but is also excellent for naturalizing at the edge of woodlands o

Growing Cherry (Prunus)

Growing Cherry (Prunus) Our fruit trees are shipped dormant and bareroot. The most important thing you can do on receiving them is to keep their roots from drying out. Remove the plants from the shipping box

Growing Chelone (Turtlehead)

Growing Chelone (Turtlehead) Pronunciation: key-lowneeA handful of species native to the eastern United States comprise this genus in the Snapdragon family. Its inflated, two-lipped flowers that appear

Growing Chard (Vegetable Plants)

Growing Chard (Vegetable Plants) Care of Plants On ArrivalYour plants have just spent up to 3 days without light or water and may have yellow leaves or show evidence of wilting. Through years of shipping exp

Growing Chamomile

Growing Chamomile Chamomile has calmed and comforted for centuries, its aromatic flavor making a restorative tea to calm nerves and settle the stomach. German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is an easy-to-gr

Growing Chamaecyparis (False Cypress)

Growing Chamaecyparis (False Cypress) The evergreen genus Chamaecyparis offers gardeners a wide diversity of color, texture, and shape. Several cultivars make excellent hedges, alone or in combination, for a

Growing Chaenomeles (Flowering Quince)

Growing Chaenomeles (Flowering Quince) Pronunciation: kih-nomuh-leez Three species (and a legion of hybrids among them) make up this genus of deciduous, spiny shrubs native to Japan and China. The

Growing Cercis (Redbud)

Growing Cercis (Redbud) Pronunciation: sersis Native to Eastern woodlands, Cercis is a graceful, small deciduous tree ideal for a shrub border, woodland garden, or specimen. Small but brilliant pu

Growing Cercidiphyllum (Katsura Tree)

Growing Cercidiphyllum (Katsura Tree) Pronunciation: sir-sid-ih-fil-umThe mid-green foliage, which unfolds reddish purple in spring and turns glowing shades of yellow and apricot in fall, is a real feature o

Growing Ceratostigma (Leadwort)

Growing Ceratostigma (Leadwort) Pronunciation: sir-at-oh-stig-mah Terminal clusters of blue flowers in August-September. Green foliage turns bright scarlet and bronze in fall. Height 9-12. Spreads to 12

Growing Cerastium (Snow-in-Summer)

Growing Cerastium (Snow-in-Summer) Pronunciation: se-rastee-um This large genus includes as many as 100 species, most of them low-growing annuals and perennials. Plants form spreading mats of silv

Growing Cephalaria gigantea (Giant Scabious)

Growing Cephalaria gigantea (Giant Scabious) Pronuciation: seff-uh-lair-ee-uhA member of the Teasel family, Cephalaria is native to Europe, Asia, and Central Asia, where it grows in meadows and mountain past

Growing Centranthus (Valerian)

Growing Centranthus (Valerian) Pronunciation: sen-tran-thusGrow in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Native to areas with alkaline soil but also grows well in slightly acid soil. Drought

Growing Centaurea (Centaurea)

Growing Centaurea (Centaurea) Pronunciation: sen-taw-reeuh Grow Centaurea in full sun or partial shade and moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Cut flower stems to the ground after first

Growing Ceanothus

Growing Ceanothus Ceanothus is a genus of small shrubs with a somewhat dainty growth habit. Plants form low mounds with shiny green leaves. They make excellent additions to perennial beds as well as shrub bo

Growing Catalpa

Growing Catalpa Pronunciation: kah-tal-pahA broad, irregularly rounded medium-size tree, the Catalpa is prized for its 3-6in, heart-shaped leaves and showy, erect clusters of white flowers striped with