Perennial Ground Cover Of The Day

Ruschia spinescens

Ice Plant

Type Perennial, succulent

Hardy range 10A to 11

Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm

Growth rate Average

Form Spreading or horizontal

Exposure Full sun

Persistence Evergreen

Bloom Color Purple

Bloom Time Spring and Winter

Environment This plant tolerates drought.
This plant will grow in dry soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Blue and green

Culture Notes Stem cuttings can be taken in the spring. This plant does not do well in hot humid conditions.

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Beechwood Landscape Pool Of The Day

Deciduous Tree Of The Day

 

Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

Boxelder, Ash Leafed Maple

Type Tree, woody plant

Hardy range 5A to 8A

Height 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m

Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m

Growth rate Average

Form Rounded

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color White

Bloom Time Spring

Environment This plant tolerates drought, flooding and some salt.
This plant will grow in very dry to wet or submerged soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay.
The pH preference is an acidic to alkaline (less than 6.8 to more than 7.7) soil.

Leaf Color Green, silvery and variegated

Fall Color Orange and yellow

This plant has attractive foliage and attractive fall colors.

Culture Notes The tree is sometimes listed in catalogs as Ash-Leafed Maple and the numerous, attractive seeds of the species are very popular with squirrels. But this cultivar produces no seeds because it is a male clone.
A nice plant for naturalized areas, particularly if the soil is wet, or the pH is alkaline. It is probably best used in these areas to help stabilize stream beds and colonize reclaimed land. The species is usually not recommended as a street tree due to its weak structure but may have a place in the landscape. This cultivar may have a place along streets where a small to medium sized tree is needed for tough situations. Growth rate is much slower than the species which makes the branches less susceptible to breakage, and unlike the species they are no seeds to litter the ground.
Maintain adequate mulch area Clear all turf away from beneath the branches and mulch to the drip line, especially on young trees, to reduce competition with turf and weeds. This will allow roots to become well established and keep plants healthier. Prune the tree so trunks and branches will not rub each other. Remove some secondary branches on main branches with included bark. This reduces the likelihood of the main branch splitting from the tree later when it has grown to become an important part of the landscape. Locate the tree properly, taking into account the ultimate size, since the tree looks best if it is not pruned to control size. The tree can enhance any landscape with its delightful spring flush of foliage. It can be the centerpiece of your landscape if properly located.
Tree establishment specifications

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Annual Of The Day

Nemesia strumosa

Nemesia

Type Annual

Height 8" to 24" / 20cm to 60cm

Spread 6" to 10" / 15cm to 25cm

Growth rate Fast

Form Irregular or sprawling

Exposure Full shade to partial sun

Bloom Color Orange, pink, purple, white and yellow

Bloom Time Spring through Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Environment This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes A frost tender annual that grows best in a cool, moist, well-drained spot. Pinch plant regularly to maintain shape. In very hot conditions this plant will tend to burn.

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Day Of The Hollyhock

Alcea rugosa

Hollyhock

Type Biennial, perennial

Hardy range 2A to 8A

Height 5' to 6' / 1.60m to 1.80m

Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm

Growth rate Fast

Form Upright or erect

Exposure Full sun

Bloom Color Yellow

Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment This plant tolerates some drought and some salt.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes This tall plant will need staking if not planted next to a fence or a wall. Remember that cultivars will not come true from seed. This plant is usually grown as a biennial, but can be grown as a perennial if, after flowering, it is cut to 6in/15cm above the ground. Burn the remains.
A. rugosa (Russian Hollyhock) has large, single, yellow (sometimes appearing as yellowish-orange) blooms and deeply lobed foliage. It tends to have less of a problem with hollyhock rust than some of the other cultivars.

 

Alcea rosea syn. Althaea rosea 'Powder Puff'

Hollyhock

Type Biennial, perennial

Hardy range 5B to 9A

Height 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m

Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm

Growth rate Fast

Form Upright or erect

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color Salmon

Bloom Time Summer

The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment This plant tolerates some drought and some salt.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes This tall plant will need staking if not planted next to a fence or a wall. Remember that cultivars will not come true from seed. This plant is usually grown as a biennial, but can be grown as a perennial if, after flowering, it is cut to 6in/15cm above the ground. Burn the remains.

 

Alcea rosea syn. Althaea rosea 'Indian Spring'

Hollyhock

Type Biennial, perennial

Hardy range 5B to 9A

Height 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m

Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm

Growth rate Fast

Form Upright or erect

Exposure Full sun

Bloom Color Pink and red

Bloom Time Summer

The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment This plant tolerates some drought and some salt.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes This tall plant will need staking if not planted next to a fence or a wall. Remember that cultivars will not come true from seed. This plant is usually grown as a biennial, but can be grown as a perennial if, after flowering, it is cut to 6in/15cm above the ground. Burn the remains.
Cut to basil foliage after blooming.

 

Alcea rosea syn. Althaea rosea 'Nigra'

Hollyhock

Type Biennial, perennial

Hardy range 5B to 9A

Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m

Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm

Growth rate Fast

Form Upright or erect

Exposure Full sun

Bloom Color Brown and red

Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment This plant tolerates some drought and some salt.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes This tall plant will need staking if not planted next to a fence or a wall. Remember that cultivars will not come true from seed. This plant is usually grown as a biennial, but can be grown as a perennial if, after flowering, it is cut to 6in/15cm above the ground. Burn the remains.
'Nigra' is quite striking due to its deep chocolate-red blossoms and perfectly round foliage. It attracts both bees and butterflies.

 

Alcea rosea syn. Althaea rosea

Hollyhock

Type Biennial, perennial

Hardy range 5B to 9A

Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m

Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm

Growth rate Fast

Form Upright or erect

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color Lavender, orange, pink, purple, red, salmon, white and yellow

Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment This plant tolerates some drought and some salt.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes This tall plant will need staking if not planted next to a fence or a wall. Remember that cultivars will not come true from seed. This plant is usually grown as a biennial, but can be grown as a perennial if, after flowering, it is cut to 6in/15cm above the ground. Burn the remains UNLESS you are interested in dye making and/or paper making. Hollyhocks produce dye colors of yellow, pink, maroon, brown and olive. The plant's bast fiber is used to produce paper.

 

 

 

Alcea x 'Summer Memories'

Hollyhock

Type Biennial, perennial

Hardy range 2A to 8A

Height 5' to 6' / 1.60m to 1.80m

Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm

Growth rate Fast

Form Upright or erect

Exposure Full sun

Bloom Color Orange, pink, purple, salmon and yellow

Bloom Time Summer

The flowers are showy, suitable for cut flowers and suitable for dried flowers.

Environment This plant tolerates some drought and some salt.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green


Culture Notes This tall plant will need staking if not planted next to a fence or a wall. Remember that cultivars will not come true from seed. This plant is usually grown as a stately biennial, but can be grown as a short-lived perennial if, after flowering, it is cut to 6in/15cm above the ground. Burn the remains. 'Summer Memories' comes in mixed colors and has medium green foliage.

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