Rock Garden Plant Herbaceous Plant For Sale In Torrance

The scientific name, Leontopodium , means " lion's paw" and is derived from the Greek words leon (lion) and podion (diminutive of pous , foot). The name comes from German edel (meaning noble ) and weiss (meaning white ).

* The name of this species is based on the cultivated form, the true wild form is A. * Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, preferring a moist but not wet soil and a sunny position. Flabellata pumila.

* German garlic is an ornamental onion which is noted for its unusual swirling and twisting leaves. The foliage is thin, and strap like. * Although no specific mention of medicinal uses has been seen for this species, members of this genus are in general...

V - from early spring to late autumn. Meadows, valleys, forest margins, along streams in the alpine zone. Flowering stem bears 2-4 leaves and 2 flowers. Leaves falcate, 3-5, in rosette, as tall as stem.

Takes well to mowing and traffic. * It is a low, usually prostrate subshrub growing to 2 cm (1 in) tall with creeping stems up to 10 cm (4 in) long. * Works well in the rock garden or between flagstones in a walkway.

* Hylomecon vernalis , also known as the forest poppy , is a poppy of the Far East , ranging from Manchuria to Japan . The pinnate leaves usually have five soft green leaflets, although three and seven occur as well, each with a shape ranging from lanceolate-oblong...

Veitchii, differing mainly in only having one flower to a stem. * 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 and the Tien...

* Plants self-sow freely when grown in a suitable position. * A very ornamental plant, its flowers are very attractive to butterflies and moths. The flowers have a strong clove-like scent.

Grown primarily for its beautiful foliage which provides color, contrast and texture to the landscape. * Features a dwarf mound of slightly wavy, heart-shaped, medium green leaves with racemes of funnel-shaped, violet flowers on 10" scapes.

* This is the red flowered form. However it is commonly cultivated in gardens away from its native range. * Primula denticulata , commonly known as Drumstick primrose or the Himalayan Primrose is a species of primrose that is native to moist alpine regions...

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

* The name of this species is based on the cultivated form, the true wild form is A. * Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, preferring a moist but not wet soil and a sunny position. Flabellata pumila.

Legume species. * Lupinus perennis ( Indian beet , Old maid's bonnets , Blue Lupine, and Sundial lupine ) is a medicinal plant in the Fabaceae family. Blooms early to mid season. Requires an acid to neutral soil.

* Succeeds in a sunny position in most good soils tolerating a pH range from 6 to 8 but disliking acid soils. It is the wild ancestor of the garden Carnation . * A very tolerant plant, succeeding in the salt laden air and strong winds of the coast as...

Veitchii, differing mainly in only having one flower to a stem. * 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 and the Tien...

This species is cultivatedas a vegetable in China. Plants are not very cold-tolerant, but they can beoverwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c.

V - from early spring to late autumn. Meadows, valleys, forest margins, along streams in the alpine zone. Flowering stem bears 2-4 leaves and 2 flowers. Leaves falcate, 3-5, in rosette, as tall as stem.

* 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 .

* Stipa capillata is a perennial grass species in the family Poaceae , native to Europe and Asia . * A perennial grass, to 3', with erect stems and leaves, very narrow; flowers and seedheads lax; native to Eurasia.

* The Globe-flower ( Trollius europaeus ) is a perennial plant of the family Ranunculaceae . Prefers a moist heavy soil. * An herbaceous perennial with lemon yellow flowers to 2", May to August; much planted in gardens, where it likes rich moist soil...

* The leaves are cardiac, stimulant and tonic. * Yellowish flowers marked with rusty red, particularly on the inside; in spikes; biennial or short-lived perennial; full or part sun, dry, well-drained soil; flowering in summer; native to southern Europe...

The stem is hard, smooth and straight, the leaves linear to lanceolate, 4 to 5 cm long and 3 to 4 mm wide. The seeds mature from August to September. * The plant flowers in June and July with one to six upright, dish-shaped flowers.

* Great care should be exercised in the use of this plant, the therapeutic dose is very close to the lethal dose. * Digitalis purpurea is an herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial plant.

* Gypsophila elegans ( Annual Baby's-breath , Showy Baby's-breath ) is an ornamental plant native to Asia and Europe . * An annual baby's breath, large white blossoms, used as a cut flower.

* Nicotiana tabacum, or cultivated tobacco, is an annually-grown herbaceous plant. Temperatures of 20–30 °C (68–86 °F) are best for adequate growth; an atmospheric humidity of 80 to 85% and soil without a high level of nitrogen are also optimal.

The Autumn Adonis, pheasant's-eye (A. * They are cultivated for use in gardens, and have been introduced to North America. Their flowers are red, yellow or orange and have 5–30 petals.

) is a cool-season annual plant often grown as a bedding plant in gardens . Ageratum mexicanum Hort. * Ageratum houstonianum ( Flossflower , Bluemink , Garden Ageratum , Blueweed , Pussy Foot ) syn.