Tropical Plant Drought Tolerant Plant For Sale In Amarillo

They are often, but not always, sweetly scented. * Oleander grows to 2–6 m (6.6–20 ft) tall, with spreading to erect branches. Odorum , but the character is not constant and it is no longer regarded as a separate taxon.

* Vinblastine and vincristine, chemotherapy medications used to treat several types of cancers, are found in the plant and are biosynthesised from the coupling of the alkaloids catharanthine and vindoline.

* One member of this species, known as Methuselah , is thought to be the oldest living non-clonal organism on Earth . * Pinus longaeva , the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine , is a long-living species of tree found in the higher mountains of the southwest...

In literature, it is closely associated with the Mullai (forest) region of Sangam landscape * It is the national tree of Thailand, and its flower is Thailand's national flower. Though its use in herbalism has been attested to for millennia, little research...

* Often has drooping branchlets; foliage green; half-inch cones; native to Mexico and Central America. * Cupressus lusitanica , ( Cedro Blanco ; Teotlate , distinctive names used in Mexico); Cedro Blanco means White Cedar and is also known as Mexican...

* In recent years, this species has been extensively used in Bonsai. * Carpinus orientalis (Oriental Hornbeam) is a hornbeam native from southeastern Europe to northern Iran and occurs usually on hot dry sites at lower altitudes in comparison to the European...

The bark is ground into a powder and then steeped in water in order to obtain the dye. * A blue dye is obtained from the inner bark. * Fraxinus quadrangulata ( Blue Ash ) is a species of Fraxinus native primarily to the Midwestern United States , as well...

It has very soft serrated leaves that can grow up to 4 inches wide. * It grows to a height of 3 metres and has whorls of striking lipped flowers, that are most commonly orange, but can vary to red, white, and purple.

Flower buds purportedly resemble white pearls, hence the cultivar name. Elliptic, serrate, pale green leaves (to 3" long) turn yellow in fall. * This species of pearlbush is an early-blooming, upright deciduous shrub that is native to Manchuria and Korea.

Ruscus aculeatus occurs in woodlands and hedgerows, where it is tolerant of deep shade, and also on coastal cliffs. * It is also widely planted in gardens, and has spread as a garden escape in many areas outside its native range.

* Annual or biennial; parent is dwarfish, dark blue flowers throughout summer; does well in hot, dry sun. * Cynoglossum amabile is a flowering plant native to Asia , which is also called Chinese hound's tongue , or Chinese forget-me-not .

The most prominent landscaping feature in London's historic Highgate Cemetery is its "Circle of Lebanon", where a Lebanon Cedar stands in the centre of a circular trench cut into the ground and lined with mausoleums.

* The Interior Live Oak ( Quercus wislizeni ) is an evergeen oak , highly variable and often shrubby, found in areas of California in the United States . The dark-green leaves are usually small, 2.5-7 cm long and 2-5 cm broad, thick and often spiny-toothed,...

* The bark is cathartic, febrifuge and tonic. A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of kidney complaints and TB. * Habitat and Range: sandy, gravelly, or rocky slopes, often growing in areas underlain by limestone bedrock.

Also known as Devil's Trumpet, due to the poisonous properties of this member of the Nightshade family. 8-10" long double or triple purple and white trumpets are borne throughout the warmest months.

The Mugo Pine has small dark green evergreen needles helping it to look great all year. Reduce the pine growth slowly over time it will tolerate styling and repotting in the summer months and early fall.

* This is the most important cotton of commerce. * Gossypium hirsutum , known as Upland Cotton or Mexican Cotton , is the most widely planted species of cotton in the United States, constituting some 95% of all cotton production.

* The roots grow into the soil up to a depth of 50 centimetres (20 in), so the plant can survive long periods of drought. * A strong tincture of the fresh seed is used externally to kill lice and nits in the head and pubic hair.It is also effective against...

The water in which the leaves are cooked is used in making corn pudding . * The seed is used in pinole or ground into a meal and used as a thickener in making bread or mixed with flour in making bread.

If pollinated the flowers can mature into deliciously edible fruit. Epiphyllums are one of the few true jungle Cacti where they are often found growing with the orchids and bromeliads far removed from the forest floor.

* The Douglas fir's useful wood and its quick growth make it the crop of choice for many timber companies, which typically replant a clear-cut area with Douglas fir. * Douglas fir seeds are an extremely important food for small mammals.

When grown in low-humidity environments like the desert southwest or indoors set the plant container on top of a saucer of gravel filled with water to provide extra humidity or mist periodically to help provide additional humidity as you would for an...

This is usually mid to late April or May for us here in mid zone 8B, for example. Foliage color is often most intense where they get at least 6 hours of direct sun per day, pastel shades tend to be displayed under shadier conditions.

Growing only 20'' tall, you will be able to find several places for it in your garden. The Purple D'Oro daylily is a wonderfully colored reblooming daylily. You'll be thrilled with the first flush of 3'' purple blooms from June to October.

The India Rubber Vine or Purple Allamanda produces 3" lavender trumpet-shaped flowers during the warmer months of the year. Please plant responsibly as well as consider removing and disposing of the large seed pods.

* It is best to sow as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. * The blue flowers and on occasion white flowers are bonnet shaped. * This mixed wildflower perennial is a double form of columbine that has been used in gardens for a long time, due to its curious...

Sure to be a conversation piece! Unusual icy bluish-green tubular Crossandra-like flowers emerge from a cone-like spike nearly throughout the year on this rare and unusual tropical.