Thermopsis lanceolata

Tapered false lupin Thermopsis lanceolata is a deciduous perennial that can grow up to 60 centimetres tall and bloom in Central Europe from April to June. Native to temperate Asia ( e.g. China, Russia), the plant is said to tolerate frost down to -13 °F (-25 °C) and is suitable in the garden for sunny […]

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Euphorbia amygdaloides “Black Bird”

Wood Spurge Euphorbia amygdaloides “Black Bird” differs from the wild type by its red marbled bracts. It can grow up to 40 centimetres tall and flower in Central Europe from March to May. Popular name(s): Wood Spurge, Mrs. Robb’s Hatbox Botanical name: Euphorbia amygdaloides “Black Bird” Family: Euphorbiaceae Origin: The wild type is native to […]

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Iris foetidissima

Stinking iris, gladdon, Gladwin iris, stinking gladwyn Iris foetidissima is an evergreen perennial and grows up to 80 centimeters tall. Its flowers can be yellow, yellow-purple or purple. It flowers in June and July (in Central Europe). The red berries are not edible. In the garden, Iris foetidissima is also suitable for semi-shady or shady […]

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Turnera ulmifolia

Ramgoat dashalong, yellow alder Turnera ulmifolia belongs to the Passifloraceae family and is native to Central America. The evergreen semi-shrub grows to just under one meter in height. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Evergreen semi-shrub, 30 to 90 centimetres Origin: Central America and as an introduced species in Brazil and tropical Asia (distribution map) USDA […]

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Canna × hybrida “Stuttgart”

Canna Lily Canna × hybrida “Stuttgart” is a cultivar and does not occur naturally. It can reach a height of up to two meters and flower in Central Europe from July to October. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Perennial herbaceous plant, up to 2 meters Poisonous: No Origin: The natural range of the genus Canna […]

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