Growing Oenothera (Evening Primrose, Sundrops)

Growing Oenothera (Evening Primrose, Sundrops) Pronunciation: ee-nothe-ra Oenothera thrives in full sun (or partial shade in the South) and well-drained soil. Tolerates drought and poor soil.O. sp

Growing Nicotiana (Tobacco Flower)

Growing Nicotiana (Tobacco Flower) Pronunciation: nih-ko-she-aynuh A tropical genus that has Tobacco as its most widely known member, but all the 70-odd species are fragrant in flower or leaf, or b

Growing Nepeta (Catmint)

Growing Nepeta (Catmint) Pronunciation: nepeh-tuh Plant Nepeta in full sun or partial shade, and in well-drained soil. Tolerates drought. Cut plants back hard—to just a few inches tall—after the f

Growing Nemesia

Growing Nemesia Pronunciation: neh-meesee-uh This genus contains dozens of species, the best of which are used as annual bedding plants whose insistence on blooming is a very endearing trait. We of

Growing Nectaroscordum (Honey Garlic)

Growing Nectaroscordum (Honey Garlic) The three species of this member of the Onion Family (Alliaceae) are native to Southern Europe and Western Asia. Loose clusters of hanging, bell-shaped flowers, which bl

Planting Daffodils in Drifts

Planting Daffodils in Drifts Some gardeners prefer Daffodils (Narcissus) scattered across the landscape as impressionistic points of color. Others prefer them organized by variety into drifts of solid color.

Growing Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-nots)

Growing Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-nots) Pronunciation: my-oh-so-tissHardy from Zones 5-7S/5-8W. Ht 5-12; plants tend to elongate over the growing season. Dainty clusters of sky-blue florets with a y

Growing Muscari bulbs

Growing Muscari bulbs Pronunciation: muss-kar-eeBulb size: 8-10 cm Grape Hyacinths (Muscari) are easy to grow in well-drained soil. If left undisturbed, the blue-flowered varieties multiply rapidly

Growing Musa (Banana)

Growing Musa (Banana) Pronunciation: moo-sahSpacing: 36 inPlant in average to moist soil in full sun after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to 60°F. Grows well in large containers and i

Growing Nipponanthemum (Montauk Daisy)

Growing Nipponanthemum (Montauk Daisy) This genus is made up of one species of perennials from the coastal regions of Japan. The crisp, white daisy-like blooms sparkle in an otherwise drab fall garden, and b

Growing Peppermint/Spearmint (Mentha)

Growing Peppermint/Spearmint (Mentha) Mints grow well in full sun and average to rich, well-drained soil. For container-grown plants, water when the top 1in of soil is dry. Plants can spread vigorously by un

Growing Mecardonia

Growing Mecardonia Mecardonia is a genus of small creeping plants that are often grown as ground covers. Plants are also attractive tucked in containers and hanging baskets.Light/Watering: Plants prefer full

Growing Tagetes (Marigold)

Growing Tagetes (Marigold) Genus: Tagetes Pronunciation: tah-jee-deezMarigolds bloom incessantly from June to frost if they are grown in full sun in average, well-drained soil. Give them some wate

Growing Mandevilla

Growing Mandevilla Pronunciation: man-dah-vil-lahThis lovely tropical climber has showy, funnel-shaped blossoms with five broad, pointed lobes that gracefully unfurl above shiny, dark green leaves. Nati

Growing Malva (Mallow)

Growing Malva (Mallow) Pronunciation: malvuh Grow in full sun (or partial shade in the South) and well-drained soil. M. alcea Fastigiata tolerates poor, dry soil. Remove spent flowers to prevent e

Growing Magnolia

Growing Magnolia Pronunciation: mag-noleee-uh An excellent specimen or landscape tree. Plant Magnolia in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained, slightly acid soil. Pruning require

Growing Lysimachia (Gooseneck Loosestrife)

Growing Lysimachia (Gooseneck Loosestrife) Pronunciation: lye-sim-akee-uh A large and attractive group of perennials, some tall, with elegant, arching flower spikes and others of grou

Growing Lycoris

Growing Lycoris Pronunciation: ly-kor-issBulb size: 12-14 cm We offer two members of this genus, both longtime favorites in the South. The colors are different, but the blooms are similar: Lily-lik

Growing Lychnis (Campion)

Growing Lychnis (Campion) Pronunciation: lik-nisA member of the Pink family thats closely related to Silene, this genus comprises some 20 species of annual and perennial herbs found in diverse habitats throu

Growing Lupinus (Lupine)

Growing Lupinus (Lupine) Pronunciation: loo-pienus Plant in full sun and moisture-retentive but well-drained soil that is on the acid side. Foliage sometimes looks the worse for wear after b