Nitrogen Fixing Plant Drought Tolerant Plant For Sale In Olathe

* Resinous pustules on the plant contain 'amorpha', a contact and stomachic insecticide that also acts as an insect repellent. Conservation Plant Characteristics Amorpha canescens Pursh leadplant AMCA6 Summary Duration Perennial Growth Habit Subshrub,...

Descending along the trunk, they cling tightly to the trunk, integrate with it and contribute to its radial growth. Its massive trunk comes from the contribution of clusters of aerial roots that emerge from the bases of lowest branches and grow down to...

* While the point of origin is Mexico and Central America the species has a pantropical distribution incorporating Northern Australia and Southern Asia. * A deliciously scented essential oil, it has a fragrance of violets.

* It tends to grow on dry sandy sites, and is associated with pine stands. * A broad, flat-topped shrub native to northeast U.S.; has fragrant foliage, long, narrow, frondlike leaves; a nitrogen-fixer, so good for poor soils; takes sun or part shade.

This superb perennial produces beautiful cream colored star-shaped flowers and silvery green foliage. Grows 6-12'' tall and 6-9'' wide. It is bound to be a subject of conversation in your garden.

* It can be slow to establish but it will hold up to grazing, high saline soils, wet soils and can take some shade. * Palestine Strawberry Clover was developed in Australia and is very tolerant of adverse conditions.

* The fruit extract of Gleditsia sinensis also has inhibitory effects on isolated cancer cell cultures. Gleditsia sinensis has been used in China for at least 2000 years as a detergent.

* While the point of origin is Mexico and Central America the species has a pantropical distribution incorporating Northern Australia and Southern Asia. * A deliciously scented essential oil, it has a fragrance of violets.

Also tolerates some drought. Prune in early spring. Can be grown as a hedge. Also useful for stabilizing embankments. * Garden Uses Mass or group in the shrub border or native plant garden.

* This is an excellent pioneer species for re-establishing woodlands on disused farmland, difficult sites etc. * Bacteria on the roots fix atmospheric nitrogen - whilst this enables the tree to grow well in quite poor soils it also makes some of this...

* It is very cold hardy, coming from Siberia, and will also tolerate drought and saline conditions. They keep their blue color well after drying. * This is an excellent plant to use for cut flowers and dried flowers.

* This easily cultivated, Annual plant grows and blooms best in cooler climates, but if kept cool by mulching around the base it can grow in hotter areas as well. * Make sure to water during the hot months to keep it from fading, and pick off dead flowers...

The species is often smaller, stunted and twisted in coastal exposures. * Of symmetrical conical habit; needles stiff, often twisted, dark green, to 7"; cones 2-4 1/2"; native to California, where it is used ornamentally.

This can lead to bleeding diseases (internal hemorrhaging) and death in cattle. Leaves alternate on the stem and possess three leaflets. Germination will usually take place within 2 weeks.

* This easily cultivated, Annual plant grows and blooms best in cooler climates, but if kept cool by mulching around the base it can grow in hotter areas as well. * Make sure to water during the hot months to keep it from fading, and pick off dead flowers...

Blooms early to mid season. Seeds should produce mostly blue flowers, but may show some breaks to colors of reds, yellows and bicolors. * Perennial wildflower, palm shaped leaves, blooms 2nd and 3rd year and successive seasons from expanding clumps.

They can be found at an altitude of 0–1,850 metres (0–6,070 ft). The plant has a lignified stem with green branches bearing five to nine leaflets. * Hippocrepis emerus reaches on average 50–150 centimetres (20–59 in) of height, with a maximum...

Flower stalk - roasted[183]. Among the Navajo, the plant is used to make blankets. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts, and give some protection from the cold for at least their first few winters.

* A spiny tree with small greenish flowers in 4" racemes; leaves pinnate or bipinnate; name suggests it is a good choice for wet areas; native to southeast U.S. * Having an extensive root system, it is planted for stabilizing wet banks and marshes.

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

Montanus often remains under 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height because of browsing by elk and deer, but can reach 20 feet (6.1 m). It is found in Nebraska, western Oklahoma, southwestern South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas.

It has very soft serrated leaves that can grow up to 4 inches wide. It can also be found growing abundantly in much of Latin America and the West Indies. * It is native to tropical Africa and southern India.

Its roots are strong, and those of large trees may damage nearby structures. * It is known for its large proportions, its expansive, often spherical crown, and its curiously shaped seedpods.

* Common names in other Namibian language groups Oshiwambo Otjiherero Kavango languages Omuwombamenje Caprivi languages Setswana Afrikaans Lemoendoring Deutsch Khoekhoegowab Bushman languages Gruenhaarbaum ?Khas

* One of the largest southwestern oaks, this handsome tree reaches its greatest size in canyons and other moist sites. It also contains fat branches and a spreading crown along with thick leaves.

Needles tend to be quite long but can be reduced with the pruning techniques. * Because of its resistance to pollution and salt, it is a popular horticultural tree. * Native to Japan.

The wax can be used to make aromatic candles. * A wax on the fruit is obtained by simmering the fruit in hot water and skimming off the wax as it rises to the surface. * Juniperus osteosperma ( Utah Juniper ; syn.