Falcaria vulgaris

Sickleweed Falcaria falcarioides can reach 70 centimeters in height. Its flowers are pollinated by flies as well as small beetles and bees. The commonly known as Sickleweed member of the Apiaceae family grows as an introduced species in some North American regions (source). Popular name(s): Sickleweed, Longleaf Botanical name: Falcaria vulgaris Family: Apiaceae Origin: Asia […]

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Koenigia × fennica “Johanniswolke”

Finnish Knotweed Koenigia × fennica is a hybrid of Koenigia alpina and Koenigia weyrichii. The cultivar “Johanniswolke” shown in this article can grow up to 1.5 meters high and flowers from June to September (in Central Europe). Popular name(s): Finnish Knotweed Botanical name: Koenigia × fennica “Johanniswolke” (syn.: Aconogonon × fennicum, Polygonum polymorphum) Family: Polygonaceae […]

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Allium stipitatum “Mount Everest”

Persian shallot Allium stipitatum “Mount Everest” is a white flowering cultivar of Allium stipitatum. This leek blooms here in Europe in May and June and can grow up to 1.2 meters high, depending on the location. The leaves can wither as soon as the flowers open. Popular name(s): Persian shallot Botanical name: Allium stipitatum “Mount […]

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Orlaya grandiflora

White laceflower Orlaya grandiflora grows as an annual, reaches about 30 centimeters in height and blooms in Europe from May to July. Popular name(s): White laceflower, large-flower orlaya Botanical name: Orlaya grandiflora Family: Apiaceae Origin: Africa (Algeria), Asia (Caucasus, Western Asia) and Europe Height: 10 to 50 centimeters USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)

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Anemonoides sylvestris

Snowdrop Anemone The Snowdrop Anemone (Anemonoides sylvestris) can grow over 40 centimeters tall and blooms in April and May. Native to temperate Asia and Europe, it is known as a garden perennial in North America. Popular name(s): Snowdrop Anemone, Snowdrop Windflower Botanical name: Anemonoides sylvestris (syn. Anemone sylvestris) Family: Ranunculaceae Origin: Temperate Asia to Europe […]

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