Rock Garden Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Shreveport

* Gentiana acaulis ( Stemless gentian ) is a small gentian native to central and southern Europe from Spain east to the Balkans , growing especially in mountainous regions, such as the Alps , Cevennes and the Pyrenees , at heights of 800 to 3,000 m.

Corydalis lutea; Yellow Corydalis) is a short-lived perennial plant native to the southern foothills of the south-western and central Alps of Italy and Switzerland, but widely introduced elsewhere.

* Prefers a cool habitat and a well-drained humus rich soil. Thrives in the light shade of trees. * The plant is dormant during the summer and grows during the cooler half of the year.

* A very tolerant plant, succeeding in the salt laden air and strong winds of the coast as well as in the sulphur polluted air of cities. * Remove dead flowers to extend the flowering period.

* It is a low, spreading perrenial native to alpine regions of Europe. The stems & leaves are silvery-grey, whilst the flowers are star-like, white & about 15mm across. * Cerastium tomentosum (Snow-in-Summer) is a herbaceous flowering plant and a member...

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

* The plant grows into a small bush up to around 46 cm (18 in) high with citrus-scented leaves, and is covered by flowers reminiscent of daisies. Thrives in any kind of soil, plants can even be grown in walls.

* 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 .

* In China, they are often used to make dumplings with a combination of egg, shrimp and pork. * The leaves have a mild flavour, somewhat like a cross between garlic and chives, they are delicious in salads.

* Cornus canadensis is a slow growing perennial herbaceous subshrub growing 10–20 cm tall, forming a carpet-like mat. The above ground shoots rise from slender creeping rhizomes that are placed 2.5–7.5 cm deep in the soil, and form clonal colonies...

* It is found over much of Europe except northern Europe , Ireland , Great Britain , Holland and Poland. * Dwarf bush up to 40 cm, leaves alternate fine pointed, linear, and extended marginal hairs, stipules absent.

* Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits. * Paeonia anomala has an immense range of wild habitat, stretching from the Ural Mountains of Russia to the Pamir Mountains of Central Asia, then to the Mongolian Gobi Desert...

* The name of this species is based on the cultivated form, the true wild form is A. * Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits. * Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, preferring a moist but not wet soil and a sunny position.

* Primula denticulata , commonly known as Drumstick primrose or the Himalayan Primrose is a species of primrose that is native to moist alpine regions and Afghanistan to China . * This is the red flowered form.

* A very ornamental plant, its flowers are very attractive to butterflies and moths. * Plants self-sow freely when grown in a suitable position. * Dianthus barbatus ( Sweet William ) is a species of Dianthus native to the mountains of southern Europe...

* Adenophora (Lilyleaf Ladybell) is a genus of flowering plant within the family Campanulaceae. * Prefers well-drained soil. * Performs better than Campanula in Southern gardens. * Many Adenophora species have been used in traditional Chinese medicine.

* Artemisia absinthium ( absinthium , absinthe wormwood , wormwood , common wormwood , or grand wormwood ) is a species of wormwood , native to temperate regions of Eurasia and northern Africa .

* 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.

* 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...

In the author's opinion a recognition above the rank of subspecies does not seem to be justified. Bracts shorter than the pedicels. * Foetid bugbane is an anti-infective herb that lowers fevers and reduces pain.

* Cornus canadensis is a slow growing perennial herbaceous subshrub growing 10–20 cm tall, forming a carpet-like mat. The above ground shoots rise from slender creeping rhizomes that are placed 2.5–7.5 cm deep in the soil, and form clonal colonies...

* Seeds are started after all danger of frost is past and the soil is warm or within 3–4 weeks before the predicted last frost date in the area. Seeds directly sown are placed one inch deep, 5-6 to a hill; hills are 6 feet in all direction from other...

* Easily grown in a good, well-drained ordinary garden soil in a sunny position. * Succeeds in poor soils and on dry walls. * An annual with white, lilac, pink, maroon, and carmine flowers; easy from seed, they start flowering 6 weeks after sowing and...

* Penstemon grandiflorus is a perennial plant of the genus Penstemon. * A very ornamental plant! * Succeeds in ordinary rich garden soils so long as they are well-drained. * A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of chest pains and stomach...

* Bergenia crassifolia is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.8 m (2ft 7in). * It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Mar to April. * Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits.

* Common Soapwort ( Saponaria officinalis ) is a vespertine flower , and a common perennial plant from the carnation family ( Caryophyllaceae ). * An herbaceous perennial, erect; with 3/4"white or pinkish fragrant flowers in terminal clusters and in the...

Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. * Features a dwarf mound of slightly wavy, heart-shaped, medium green leaves with racemes of funnel-shaped, violet flowers on 10" scapes.