Growing Iris, Dwarf

Growing Iris, Dwarf Pronunciation: eye-riss Bulb size: 6-8 cm Plant in full sun to part shade, 3-4 deep, 3-4 apart (10 per sq. ft.). Plant in a warm microclimate for earliest bloom. Bulbs thrive in

Growing Iris, Dutch

Growing Iris, Dutch Pronunciation: eye-riss Bulb size: 9-11 cm Plant 4-5 in. deep, 4-6 in. apart (6-10 per sq. ft.), in full sun. Likes a pH of 6 or higher. Dutch irises look beautiful with ro

Growing Iris versicolor (Blue Flag)

Growing Iris versicolor (Blue Flag) Pronunciation: eye-riss Grow in full sun or partial shade. Plants thrive in boggy conditions and will grow in standing water, but they also perform well in evenly moi

Growing Iris sibirica & Iris chrysographes black-flowered (Siberian Iris)

Growing Iris sibirica & Iris chrysographes black-flowered (Siberian Iris) Pronunciation: eyeriss Choose a site in a sunny area where the soil is evenly moist. Siberian Iris will tolerate partia

Growing Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Flag)

Growing Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Flag) Pronunciation: eye-riss Grow in full sun or partial shade. Plants thrive in boggy conditions and will grow in standing water, but they also perform well in evenly

Growing Iris ensata (Japanese Iris)

Growing Iris ensata (Japanese Iris) Pronunciation: eyeriss Plant Japanese Iris in rich, acid soil. If your soil is alkaline, amend it with peat moss and periodically dust with sulfur formulated for

Growing Iris cristata (Dwarf Crested Iris)

Growing Iris cristata (Dwarf Crested Iris) An easily grown, native ground cover for rock gardens and woodlands. Spikes of flowers in blue or violet shades with yellow crests and purple-spotted, white centers

Growing Iresine (Bloodleaf or Beefsteak Plant)

Growing Iresine (Bloodleaf or Beefsteak Plant) Pronunciation: eer-eh-see-neeA bold, upright plant similar in appearance to Coleus, Iresine makes a statement in the garden with its striking foliage. Echo

Growing Ipomoea (Sweet Potato)

Growing Ipomoea (Sweet Potato) Pronunciation: ip-oh-mee-uh Plant in full sun or partial shade (foliage color here in Litchfield and in hot areas of the West is best on plants that receive afternoo

Growing Ipheion

Growing Ipheion Pronunciation: ifee-on Bulb size: 3-4 cm Plant 3-4 in. apart, 2 in. deep (10-15 per sq. ft.), in sun or shade. Ipheion performs well in the lawn or along the edge of a border a

Growing Inula (Himalayan Elecampane)

Growing Inula (Himalayan Elecampane) Pronunciation: inyew-luh Plant in well-drained garden soil that never dries out completely. A light application of a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) every two ye

Growing Impatiens

Growing Impatiens PRONUNCIATION: im-payshe-enz SUGGESTED USE: Summer bedding plants or in containers and windowboxes.CULTURE: Partial shade. Good potting soil or soil rich in organic matter. Keep

Growing Ilex (Holly)

Growing Ilex (Holly) Pronunciation: eye-lex This genus includes some 350 species and is best known for its spiny, evergreen forms with red berries. There are also deciduous selections. All are popu

Growing Iberis (Candytuft)

Growing Iberis (Candytuft) Pronunciation: eyeber-iss Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Shear back by ⅓ after bloom to keep plants compact and to encourage heavy flowering the following sprin

Growing Hypericum (St John's Wort)

Growing Hypericum (St John's Wort) Pronunciation: hy-pare-ih-kumHypericum, known as St. Johns Wort, is a small shrub that is widely valued in the cut flower industry for its colorful berries. Plant

Growing Hydrangea (Shrub)

Growing Hydrangea (Shrub) Pronunciation: hye-dranjee-uh This variable group is beloved for its delicate clusters of papery flowers, borne between July and September depending on the variety. Some t

Growing Hydrangea - Vine Type

Growing Hydrangea - Vine Type Pronunciation: hye-dranjee-uh Hydrangea anomala petiolaris is one of the best of the ornamental vines and useful because it will grow and flower even in a northern ex

Growing Hydrangea Tree Form

Growing Hydrangea Tree Form Pronunciation: hye-dranjee-uh Planting: When youre ready to plant your bareroot tree, fill a 5-gallon bucket, or equivalent container, with water to soak the roots of y

Growing Hydrangea (HousePlant)

Growing Hydrangea (HousePlant) PRONUNCIATION: hy-drain-jahLIGHT: When you receive your new Hydrangea, we recommend that you set it in a window where it will receive 6–8 hours of direct sun. A south-faci

Growing Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)

Growing Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) If we were taking bets on the most ravishing perfume of the spring garden, wed back the Hyacinth. The heady fragrance of a handful of Hyacinths in full bloom is enoug