Heat Tolerant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In District Of Columbia

States, as far north as southern Utah, in open land with well-drained soils. It is also commonly planted as an ornamental, especially in xeriscapes. * The flowers are the most striking feature, being sweetly fragrant white trumpets up to 20 cm (8 inches)...

* This is a naturally rare grass in the wild but it is widely cultivated for use as an attractive ornamental garden plant. * It is marginal in zone 8, going dormant and deciduous in cold winters, but usually evergreen to semi-evergreen.

* A highly perfumed balsamic gum is obtained from the branches and stems. It is occasionally used as a condiment. Redidivus (Torrey) H. It has a simple, relaxed form, with very thin elliptical leaves 5-10 cm long and 3.5-5.5 cm wide, alternate and widely...

* Rhapis excelsa also known as Broadleaf Lady Palm is a species of fan palm (Arecaceae subfamily Coryphoideae, tribe Corypheae) in the genus Rhapis, probably native to southern China and Taiwan.

* A yellow dye is obtained from the bark * It is often planted as an ornamental as it is resistant to air pollution and long-living. * Celtis australis is supposed to have been the Lotus of the ancients, whose fruit Herodotus, Dioscorides, and Theophrastus...

* Collected from seed orchard. This tree reaches heights of 20-30 m with a trunk diameter of 0.5-0.9 m. * Pinus echinata ( Shortleaf Pine ) is a species of pine native to the eastern United States from southern New York south to northern Florida , west...

* Of irregular habit, roughly conical. * Thick, slightly twisted bright green 3-4 1/2" needles. * It is one of the classic bonsai subjects. Pinus thunbergii prefers cooler climates and loves full sun.

* In recent years, this species has been extensively used in Bonsai. * Carpinus orientalis (Oriental Hornbeam) is a hornbeam native from southeastern Europe to northern Iran and occurs usually on hot dry sites at lower altitudes in comparison to the European...

The lanceolate leaves are glossy and evergreen. Newly grown leaves and samaras take on a reddish hue. Well worth growing in zone 8 gardens. The new growth and samaras are bright red.

The wax can be used to make aromatic candles. Utahensis ) is a shrub or small tree reaching 3-6 m (rarely to 9 m) tall. * Juniperus osteosperma ( Utah Juniper ; syn. It is native to the southwestern United States , in Utah , Nevada , Arizona , western...

* The Douglas fir's useful wood and its quick growth make it the crop of choice for many timber companies, which typically replant a clear-cut area with Douglas fir. * Douglas fir seeds are an extremely important food for small mammals.

Typically grows 3-5' tall (less frequently to 6') and is noted for its upright form and blue-green foliage. * Indian grass is a warm season Missouri native perennial grass which typically occurs in prairies, glades and open woods throughout the State.

Established plants are drought tolerant, succeeding in hot dry positions. * The fruit can also be ground into a powder and used as a spice. It is closely related to Juniperus communis (Common Juniper) and Juniperus conferta (Shore Juniper), the latter...

The common name is large-flowered tickseed. * 3" yellow-orange flowers in midsummer; native to southern U.S. * Coreopsis grandiflora is a perennial plant species of the tickseed genus, Coreopsis, in Asteraceae.

* A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of chest pains and stomach aches. * A decoction of the leaves has been used in the treatment of chills and fevers. * A very ornamental plant! * Succeeds in ordinary rich garden soils so long as...

Quercus myrtifolia is an evergreen tree that can reach 12 meters (40 feet) tall or shrub in drier sites. It has leaves with no teeth or lobes, hairless on the upperside and also on the underside except along the veins.

* Cupressus lusitanica , ( Cedro Blanco ; Teotlate , distinctive names used in Mexico); Cedro Blanco means White Cedar and is also known as Mexican White Cedar , is a species of cypress native to Mexico and Central America ( Guatemala , El Salvador and...

The wax can be used to make aromatic candles. Utahensis ) is a shrub or small tree reaching 3-6 m (rarely to 9 m) tall. * Juniperus osteosperma ( Utah Juniper ; syn. It is native to the southwestern United States , in Utah , Nevada , Arizona , western...

Typically grows 3-5' tall (less frequently to 6') and is noted for its upright form and blue-green foliage. * Indian grass is a warm season Missouri native perennial grass which typically occurs in prairies, glades and open woods throughout the State.

* Canavalia pubescens, commonly known as ʻawikiwiki or Lavafield Jack-bean, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. It is threatened by habitat destruction, mainly due to introduced grazing mammals.

* Thrives in almost any soil, including chalk, it is particularly suited to dry shaded areas. It is an evergreen plant, though the number of leaves is greatly diminished during the winter.

* An easily grown and very tolerant plant, it succeeds in most positions in any good soil in sun or partial shade. Succeeds in dense shade. * Iris foetidissima ( Stinking Iris , Gladdon , Gladwin Iris , Roast-beef Plant , Stinking Gladwin ), is a species...

* It is largely confined to very infertile , excessively well-drained, sandy habitats where competition from larger-growing species is minimized by the harsh growing conditions, as in the Florida scrub .

* This perennial blooms late in the season and makes a great transition along shady edges.

The flowers are small, greenish-yellow, with 5–6 sepals and no petals. * Jojoba grows to 1–2 metres (3.3–6.6 ft) tall, with a broad, dense crown. * A much-branched evergreen shrub; dull-green or sage-green leaves; small green flowers, male and female...

* It is largely confined to very infertile , excessively well-drained, sandy habitats where competition from larger-growing species is minimized by the harsh growing conditions, as in the Florida scrub .

* A handsome species, one of the rarest in cultivation (rare even in its own Yalung R.valley) * A small, 8-30' tree/shrub.