Heliotropium Amplexicaule

Spider mites and aphids may be an issue—hose down plants with a heavy stream of water regularly until the pest is gone. What You'll Grow Plant: Flowering: Stems are topped with 3-4” wide clusters of small white flowers with a sweet almond scent.

Best in temperate summer areas. Seed catalogs of that time listed many varieties, in colors from midnight purple 'Black King' to the silvery lavender 'Bruantii' that this selection most resembles.

Poisonous.When to Set Outside 2-3 weeks after last frost Placement & Cultivation Heliotrope will attract butterflies and bees; it is great for bedding plants or edging, as it is deer resistant—also great in containers, such as window boxes, where the...

Bergamot (Monarda hybrids) bloom all summer long with purple, red or pink flowers. To identify purple perennials, note their foliage, form and flower type. Purple perennials add deep to bright color to the landscape, and some species attract pollinating...

Deadhead regularly. Grows With: Aster, Helenium, Heliotropium, Salvia, Sedum Water Use: Low Watering Details: About 1" per week is plenty; do not overwater. Flowering: Daisy-like and somewhat drooping golden-yellow petals , surrounding a brown center...

Deadhead regularly. Grows With: Aster, Helenium, Heliotropium, Salvia, Sedum Water Use: Medium Watering Details: About 1" per week; do not overwater. Flowering: Daisy-like yellow flowers with brown center disks up to 3" wide.

Space about 2' apart in rich soil that is moist yet well drained. A "tip of the garden cap" to David Cavagnaro, who shared seed of this Iowa prairie flower. Thin to 2' apart. Grows With: Aster, Helenium, Heliotropium, Salvia, Sedum Water Use: Medium Watering...

Space about 2' apart in rich soil that is moist yet well drained. A "tip of the garden cap" to David Cavagnaro, who shared seed of this Iowa prairie flower. Thin to 2' apart. Grows With: Aster, Helenium, Heliotropium, Salvia, Sedum Water Use: Medium Watering...

Soil pH: Tolerates most soil pH levels. Remove spent spikes to promote further bloom. Place plants 1.5-2' apart. Diseases & Pests: Occasionally susceptible to mildew or rust; prevent by planting in a location that has good air flow.

To encourage a bushier, lusher looking plant, pinch back. Diseases & Pests: Aphids and whiteflies may appear—prevent or treat by hosing plants down regularly, or misting daily if they are indoors.

Capsules contain the very tiny black seeds. Masterly strokes of rosy orange on the upper petals and bright yellow shading to orange lower petals adorn these classically shaped flowers.

Splashy colors of yellow and lime add depth and interest to your garden pots and beds. Diseases & Pests: Aphids and whiteflies may appear—prevent or treat by hosing plants down regularly, or misting daily if they are indoors.

Seeds: This varietyis useful for it does not flower readily. Diseases & Pests: Aphids and whiteflies may appear—prevent or treat by hosing plants down regularly, or misting daily if they are indoors.

Redhead was awarded Best Coleus at the Cornell floral trials, for good reason, as it is a strong grower, uniform, with a unique rich color, absolutely glowing.When to Set Outside After all danger of frost has passed.

In ground: Plant in a location that is in full shade to sun, with rich, moist but well-drained soil; space about 1.5' apart—great for bedding plants en masse or for borders. If it does flower, it is usually later in the season.

Capsules contain the very tiny black seeds. Rich, well-drained soils a must.Sowing Instructions: Depth: Surface sow thinly. Chill seed 2 days in refrigerator. Diseases & Pests: Aphids may be an issue—hose down plants with a heavy stream of water regularly...

Fertilizer: Mix a time-released fertilizer into growing media or ground prior to planting. Soil pH: Tolerates most soil pH levels. Otherwise, simply remove spent flower spikes. Use a standard potting mix; if it is not amended with fertilizer or compost,...

Soil pH: Tolerates most soil pH levels. Containerized plants may need more. Otherwise, simply remove spent flower spikes. Containers: Unless placing multiple plants in the same pot, select a container that is about 1” larger than the current container,...

Do not allow to dry out or get soggy. Another treasure from the Barnhaven selections, 'Lady Agatha' has double bright yellow blooms in early spring. If an infestation occurs and hosing down plants is not effective, neem oil can be applied to rid the plant...

Starting Outdoors: Direct sow in spring, after last frost. Diseases & Pests: Aphids may be an issue—hose down plants with a heavy stream of water regularly until the pest is gone.

Flowers are presented in clusters on hairy purple stems, about 3-8” high. Our exclusive!When to Set Outside This early bloomer can be set in the ground in spring after all danger of frost has passed.

Capsules contain the very tiny black seeds. Snaps really shine in cooler weather, sometimes successfully overwintering with protection in zones 6-7. Stake early with twiggy brush and provide organic, rich, well-drained soils for armfuls of gorgeous bouquets.Sowing...

Grows With: Begonia, Fuchsia, Heliotropium (heliotrope), Ipomoea batatas (Sweet Potato Vine), Petunia, other Coleus Water Use: High Watering Details: Water about twice a week (about an inch each time), more during particularly dry spells, as coleus prefers...

Otherwise, simply remove spent flower spikes. Diseases & Pests: Aphids and whiteflies may appear—prevent or treat by hosing plants down regularly, or misting daily if they are indoors.

Seeds: Each flower on the stem will turn into a brown capsule containing tiny dark brown seeds. Wonderful in pots sunny cold room, where it may bloom as early as February, or in a woodland setting.When to Set Outside This early bloomer can be set in the...

If an infestation occurs and hosing down plants is not effective, neem oil can be applied to rid the plant of the pest. Do not allow to dry out or get soggy. Place plants 6” apart.

In 2003, two garden culture professors in Germany contributed to an article called "The Native Plant Enthusiasm: Ecological Panacea or Xenophobia?" Its content started a country-wide debate about the importance of using only native plants in gardening;...