Pentaglottis sempervirens

Evergreen Bugloss, Green Alkanet Evergreen Bugloss (Pentaglottis sempervirens) is an evergreen plant native to France, Portugal and Spain which can be up to one meter in height. It shows its blue flowers from May to August. It is rarely used as an ornamental plant in Germany. In the Netherlands, where the pictures for this article […]

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More species from the Boraginaceae family

Huernia zebrina “Variegata”

Carrion Plant Huernia zebrina “Variegata” differs from the wild type (Huernia zebrina) native to South Africa and Zimbabwe by its yellow-green variegated stems. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Columnar succulent plant, up to 15 centimetres Life cycle: Perennial Poisonous: Yes Origin: Huernia zebrina is native to South Africa and Zimbabwe. USDA zone: 12 (50 F/10 […]

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More species from the Apocynaceae family

Veronica hederifolia

Ivy-Leaved Speedwell Veronica hederifolia can grow up to 30 centimetres tall, flowers in central Europe from March to May and grows as an annual. The plant, which belongs to the Plantaginaceae family, can be found in meadows, on embankments, fields, bushes, hedges and roadsides. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Up to 30 centimeters, herbaceous plant […]

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More species from the Plantaginaceae / plantain family

Brachychiton acerifolius

Flame Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree, Australian Flame Tree, Lacebark Tree Brachychiton acerifolius is native to Australia and can grow up to 30 meters high. In tropical and subtropical regions, this tree is used for planting in parks and along roadsides. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Up to 30 meters, tree Life cycle: Perennial Poisonous: No […]

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More species from the Malvaceae family

Ceratostigma willmottianum

Chinese plumbago Ceratostigma willmottianum is a semi-shrub and can flower from June to October in central Europe. The blue flowers are visited by bumblebees and honeybees. In autumn, after flowering, the leaves turn an intense dark red. Sunny to semi-shady positions with evenly moist soil are suitable in the garden. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: […]

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More species from the Plumbaginaceae family