Herbaceous Plant Evergreen Plant For Sale In Los Angeles

* Fatsia japonica (fatsi or Japanese aralia; syn. * Bold, shiny, dark green palmate leaves more than 1' across; forms a large, rounded, open shrub; white flowers in fall; should be grown in shade, as sun and wind brown the leaves; often grown as a house...

* The fruit is not at all insipid, it has a very strong spicy taste of germolene, just like being in a hospital waiting room. It is a member of the Ericaceae (heath family). * Gaultheria procumbens ( Eastern Teaberry , Checkerberry , Boxberry , or American...

It should not be used by pregnant women. * The plant should not be used internally without experienced supervision, externally it is used in the treatment of slow-healing cuts, eczema, infected toe and finger nails etc.

Take care since the plant resents disturbance. * In antiquity the most famous place for the black hellebore was the Phokian city of Antikyra in Greece. * This species produces flowering plants in 2 - 3 years from seed.

* A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat. * The German Commission E Monographs, a therapeutic guide to herbal medicine, approve Althaea officinalis Marsh Mallow for irritation of mouth and throat...

* The name "naked lady" comes from the fact that the flowers emerge from the ground long after the leaves have died back. * The poisonous alkaloid 'colchicine' is extracted from this plant and used to alter the genetic make-up of plants in an attempt...

* Plants can be grown on walls. * An attractive garden flower, blooms in May or June, 1 1/2" flowers, several per stem. * The flowers are very fragrant, diffusing a powerful clove-like scent.

* The species range in the eastern part of the USA is increasing as plants are used in landscaping. * Plants grow in sandy soils in open areas and are often found on disturbed ground.

Of excellent quality, in taste trials this species has often received higher marks than the traditional China tea obtained from Camellia sinensis. The common name "Tea Tree" is also shared with the related Melaleuca tree of Australia suggesting that both...

* Small, delicate plant forms a rounded mound, often loose and open; evergreen; 3" flowers in May, parents of this strain have flowers in variations of pink and purple; acid soil, good drainage; in the U.S. needs light shade in the North, more shade in...

* Taxus cuspidata ( Japanese Yew or Spreading Yew ) is a member of the genus Taxus , native to Japan , Korea , northeast China and the extreme southeast of Russia . Caution should be used as parts of this tree are poisonous and should not be around small...

* Other reports say that they contain 'estevin' a substance that, weight for weight, is 150 times sweeter than sugar. * The dried leaves can be ground and used as a sweetener or soaked in water and the liquid used in making preserves.

* Grown as a garden flower due to its unique flower shape. Care should be taken however, because all parts of the plant are poisonous.

* Heart-shaped shiny dark green leaves with prominent veins, 9" x 5"; dark violet flowers in August; a 2' mound, flowers to almost 3'; native to China. Plants should be spaced about 60cm apart each way.

They are also used to give colour and flavour to glutinous-rice dumplings (Mochi). * The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Aromatic and somewhat bitter. * Artemisia vulgaris ( mugwort or common wormwood ) is one of several species in the genus Artemisia...

* Lavatera thuringiaca is a species of Lavatera native to eastern Europe and southwestern Asia , from southern Germany south to Italy , and east to southern Russia , Kazakhstan , and Turkey .

* Sarracenia minor , also known as the Hooded pitcher plant , is a carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia . Like all the Sarracenia , it is native to the New World .

* Dirr calls this tree "genuinely beautiful" but says it's not for the Southeast states in U.S.; matures into a flat-topped tree with horizontal branches; good dark green foliage; good salt tolerance; native to coastal California.

* A strikingly attractive tree when mature; horizontal major branches curve up at the tips; cone-shaped when young, broadening somewhat with maturity; branchlets droop straight down and form curtains to 7-8' long; bark is dark pinkish gray, in round plates;...

* The seed contains arctiin, this excites the central nervous system producing convulsions an increase in respiration and later paralysis. The dried root of one year old plants is the official herb, but the leaves and fruits can also be used.

* Sarracenia minor , also known as the Hooded pitcher plant , is a carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia . Like all the Sarracenia , it is native to the New World .

* Kalmia latifolia , commonly called Mountain-laurel or Spoonwood , is a species flowering plant in the blueberry family, Ericaceae , that is native to the eastern United States . A very ornamental plant.

Drought tolerant and deer resistant. This fast growing evergreen develops naturally in the ''rocket'' shape without any pruning or staking and reaches about 15' at maturity. Growing only 2-3' wide, this stately, columnar juniper makes the perfect addition...

* Pale pink flowers. * This late summer blooming Japanese anemone is a native of China that grows up to 2' tall and features 2-3" diameter, slightly-cupped flowers which have 5 (infrequently 6-7) rose-pink, sepal-like petals and a prominent center ring...

* Osmanthus fragrans ( Sweet Osmanthus ; Chinese : ?? The flowers have a scent of apricots. Sweet osmanthus is also the 'city flower' of Hangzhou , China. ; Japanese : ??? Kinmokusei ; also known as Sweet Olive, Tea Olive and Fragrant Olive) is a species...

* A form with reddish-purple flowers, otherwise similar to the species, which see.

* Iris magnifica is a bulbous flowering plant in the genus Iris, native to the mountains of Central Asia. * This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.