Plant Sale 2014 Pics - Texas Master Gardeners Association

Marigold French “Ground Control’
Tagetes patula ‘Ground Control’
Ground Control is a variety of
French marigold which is a
member of the Tagetes family.
A type of Flower, it mainly
grows as an Annual plant which means it typically only
grows best for a single growing
season. Ground Control is
known for growing to a height
of approximately 6”. Ground
Control French marigold is
normally quite a low
maintenance plant and is
normally very easy to grow great for beginner gardeners!
Mercer Blue Thunbergia
Thunbergia battiscombei
Not fussy about soil as long as it is well
drained. Frequent light feedings of
fertilizer reward with frequent flushes of
fine flowers.
Sun to part shade. Will grow in total shade
but with fewer flowers. Provide water
when dry, especially when grown in full
sun. Will survive short periods of drought
if necessary. USDA Zones 10 - 12. This
tender tropical is killed back to the ground
by frost in Zones 8 and 9 but returns in
spring. Treat as annual or overwinter
indoors in colder zones. Plant seed in
spring or take cuttings in summer. The
sprawling stems make natural layers where
they touch the ground - clumps form that
can be dug and divided.
Mexican Flame Vine
Senecio confusus
A fast-growing, heat-loving plant, Mexican flame vine, features attractive
evergreen foliage. Small clusters of brilliant orange, daisy-like blooms contrast
with dark green leaves, deepening to dark reddish-orange as the flowers
mature. Although the blooms peak in spring and summer, the vine often
produces flowers throughout the year. Mexican flame vine adds charm as it
softens the appearance of an unsightly fence or crawls up a trellis. Mexican
flame vine is suitable for planting in the warm climates of U.S. Department of
Agriculture growing zones 10 and 11.
Mexican Honeysuckle
Justicia spicigera
Mexican Honeysuckle is a small
shrub that isn't fussy, blooms
most of the year, and is attractive
to hummingbirds. With deep
green leaves and bright orange
flowers, Mexican honeysuckle
grows 3 to 4 feet tall and spreads
3 to 6 feet wide. The soft, velvety
leaves become larger in partial
shade locations. Clusters of bright
orange, narrowly tubular flowers
appear almost any time of the
year.
Mexican Hummingbird Plant
Dicliptera suberetea
Easily grown in average, medium, welldrained soils in full sun. Tolerates some
light shade and drought. Winter hardy to
Zones 8-10. Grows well in containers or
hanging baskets. Cuttings may be taken and
overwintered indoors.
It is a tender perennial that features ovate,
velvety, gray-hairy leaves (to 2 1/2" long)
and two-lipped, tubular reddish-orange
flowers (1-3/4" long). Typically grows in a
shrubby mound to 18-24" tall and as wide.
Blooms summer into fall. Flowers are
attractive to hummingbirds, hence the
sometimes common name of hummingbird
plant.
Marigold, Mexican Mint
Tagetes lucida
Mexican tarragon is a half-hardy semiwoody sub-shrub that grows 18-30 in
tall. The plant is bushy with many
smooth, upright, unbranched stems.
The leaves are linear to oblong, about
3 in long, and shiny medium green, not
blue-green as in real French tarragon.
Bruised leaves have a sweet tarragonlike smell with overtones of anise. In
late summer Mexican tarragon bears
clusters of small yellow flower heads
on the ends of the stems. The flower
heads are about 0.5 in across and have
3-5 golden-yellow ray florets. They
continue to bloom late into autumn.
Mexican Oleander
Thevetia peruviana
Mexican oleander is a large shrub or a small tree, up to 10 to 20 feet tall with Oleander-like
leaves mostly in whorls of three, long and narrow up to 10 inches long. Tip of leafs are
pointed with a dark green color. Flowers are generally yellow, but there are varieties with
white and orange flowers too. Fruit is small, containing two to four flat seeds. If ingested
may experience pain in the mouth and lips, may also develop vomiting, cramping,
abdominal pain, nausea and bradycardia shortly after ingestion. Mexican oleander is native
to tropical America.
Mexican Oleander
Thevetia peruviana
The flowers are funnel-shaped, 3 inches (7.6 cm) long, and have 5 overlapping
petals that open in a spiraled pinwheel. The flowers are followed by 1 1/2 inch
(4 cm) in diameter, angled, semi-rhomboid, green ripening to brown or black
fruits that usually contain two seeds. The leaves are glossy evergreen above,
pale green below, leathery, hairless, spirally arranged, and linear-lanceolate in
shape.
Mist Flower - Blue
Conoclinium coelestinum
An open shrub with slender branches that can reach six feet tall, fragrant mist flower
explodes in the fall with masses of blue, fuzzy, very fragrant flowers that act as a magnet
to hummingbirds, butterflies, and a plethora of other insects. The light green,
triangular-shaped leaves are 1 to 3 inches long and have wavy edges. It is more tolerant
of dry conditions than are most Eupatoriums, although it will tolerate poorly drained
areas as well. It grows in partly shaded to mostly sunny sites, but will bloom more
profusely with more sun. Fragrant mist flower makes a showy fall plant in the garden, or
can be used massed as an understory or edge plant in more naturalized sites. Heavy
shearing in the winter will promote a denser shape and more flowers the following year,
since the long-lasting blooms appear only on new wood.
Mist Flower - White
Eupatorium_havenense
An open shrub with slender branches that can
reach six feet tall, fragrant mist flower explodes in
the fall with masses of blue, fuzzy, very fragrant
flowers that act as a magnet to hummingbirds,
butterflies, and a plethora of other insects. It is
found on limestone hills and rocky ravines in the
Edwards Plateau, Trans-Pecos and into Mexico. The
light green, triangular-shaped leaves are 1 to 3
inches long and have wavy edges. It is more
tolerant of dry conditions than are most
Eupatoriums, although it will tolerate poorly
drained areas as well. It grows in partly shaded to
mostly sunny sites, but will bloom more profusely
with more sun. Fragrant mist flower makes a showy
fall plant in the garden, or can be used massed as
an understory or edge plant in more naturalized
sites. Heavy shearing in the winter will promote a
denser shape and more flowers the following year,
since the long-lasting blooms appear only on new
wood.
Monarda Panorama Purple
Monardadidyma ‘Panorama Purple’
Monarda does best in soil that is rich
in organic matter. Deadhead to
prolong the blooming season. It does
well in full sun or partial shade. It may
hang on in stronger shade but will not
flower like plants that get plenty of
sun. It is not drought tolerant. It does
best in soil that never completely
dries out. Water during dry spells.
USDA Zones 4 - 8. Attractive to
hummingbirds, butterflies and bees,
is a must-have in butterfly and
naturalistic gardens.
Blue Picotee Morning Glory
Ipomoea nil
This morning glory
has wonderful smoky
blue blossoms with
the nicest white
rimmed pointed
petals. A real bright
spot in the garden
The flowers open in
the afternoons. It is a
beautiful sight.
Vigorous climbing
vine.
Morning Glory Tree
Ipomoea carnea
The plant is covered with
medium-size, light pink (there is a
white form available) blooms all
summer. Blooms last only one
day but clusters of blooms are
formed in a axil of every leaf.
Plants can get 8-12 feet tall with
multiple trunks. When hard frosts
kill plants, the tops should be
removed; in South Central Texas
plants will sprout again from the
hardy root system the following
May. Once established, it is
tough, being both heat a drought
tolerant. It blooms best in direct
sun light and will not bloom well
if receiving less than 8-10 hours of
sun light. Cutting back in July will
reduce height and encourage a
spectacular fall bloom.
Moss Rose Orange
Portulaca
Moss rose grows well in poor,
sandy or gravelly soils. The soil
must be very well-drained.
Needs full sun to flower.
Drought tolerant, but flowers
best with regular watering. Don't
water with overhead irrigation,
which can damage the flowers.
USDA Zones 5-11. Plant seeds or
set out moss rose plants after all
danger of frost has passed.
Beautiful border plant.
Natal Plum Dwarf
Carissa macrocarpa ‘Napa’
'Nana' is a thornless dwarf bearing flowers with spirally overlapping petals. White, starshaped, fragrant flowers are produced over a long period on this wonderful, low
growing evergreen shrub with dark green, thick leathery leaves. Flowers are followed by
scarlet, edible fruit with a cranberry-like flavor, making this a pretty plant for pots or
beds. It has excellent salt and drought tolerance, making it a great choice for sandy,
coastal sites as well.
Obedient Plant
Physostegia virginiana
An erect, clump-forming but rhizomatous
perennial. Typically grows 2-4' tall on stiff,
square stems and features dense spikes of
pinkish, tubular, two-lipped, snapdragonlike flowers which bloom throughout the
summer. Blooms from bottom to top on
each spike. Narrow, lance-shaped, sharptoothed leaves (to 4" long). Genus
members are commonly called obedient
plants because each individual flower will,
upon being pushed in any one direction,
temporarily remain in the new position as if
it were hinged. Sometimes also commonly
called false dragonhead because the
flowers are suggestive of those of
dragonhead (Dracocephalum).
Orange Peel
Cestrum
Cestrum ‘Orange Peel’
This superb and easy-to-grow introduction from Southern Perennials and Herbs is
a cross of Cestrum diurnum x Cestrum nocturnum. This plant selection has been
both floriferous and winter-hardy. The fast-growing woody stems are clothed in
ligustrum-shaped, deer-resistant leaves, and adorned from early June until frost
with terminal clusters of mustard-orange flowers tipped in yellow...a hummingbird
delight. When winters drop into the single digits, Cestrum 'Orange Peel' behaves as
a dieback perennial that returns in spring to reach 8' tall x 8' wide by fall...simply
superb!
Oregano, Cuban
Plectranthus amboinicus
‘Variegatus’
The irregular, bright creamy white edges of this succulent tender perennial mint really stand out in hot, summer
gardens and containers. It withstands high heat and considerable drought. A member of the mint family
(Lamiaceae), it is favored as both a culinary herb and an attractive ornamental. The leaves have a strong,
oregano-like flavor and are commonly added fresh or dried to flavor stews, poultry or red meat. The soft, graygreen plants have a spreading habit and are excellent for container culture and rock gardens.
Succulent branched stems are lined with large, fleshy round gray-green leaves with creamy white, scalloped
edges and a hairy surface texture. These are evergreen in frost-free climates and have a strong herbal smell
when crushed. Tall, loose spikes of tubular, two-lipped, lavender-pink or white flowers appear in summer. These
are visited by bees and butterflies and are followed by inconspicuous brown fruits. Deadheading will extend
blooming.
Full sun and average to poor, well-drained soil is preferred.
Papyrus ‘Little Tut’
Cyperus papyrus ‘Little Tut’
A stouter version of an ancient classic, 'Little Tut' rises to only 4', a much more
manageable size for water pots and small ponds. The thick stems are topped with fine
green filaments through out the season. No plant has more grace and presence. Full sun
to light shade partially submerged in water- the best results are when the pot is less than
three inches below the surface of the water.
Passion Vine
Passiflora sp.
Passiflora is one of the most impressive, fast growing and easiest tropical vines. If you
need to cover a fence, this plant will do it in no time. The ability of these plants to cope
with conditions far from their optimum is extraordinary. Passiflora has one of the most
beautiful flowers. The complex flower symbolizes the Passion of Christ. Passiflora is a
very popular indoor plant due to its ability to withstand a wide range of conditions, it
will take both sun and shade, and some drought. Most passion flowers, whether young
seedlings or mature adult plants, will benefit from supplementary lighting if indoors
over the winter months. If light levels are low, heating the soil is more important than
the air. Water sparingly from below and put a thin layer of sand over the soil. Don't
fertilize and use free-draining soil to avoid root rot.
Peggy Martin Rose
Rosa ‘Peggy Martin’
"Peggy Martin Rose" was one of only two plants surviving 20 feet of salt water over
the garden of Mrs. Peggy Martin, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, after the destruction
of Hurricane Katrina in late August, 2005.
Since then, it has been introduced into commerce in the United States and has
become a symbol among gardeners and rose lovers of a tenacious plant associated
with a spirit of renewal and regrowth in the aftermath of a devastating blow of Nature
against those living and gardening in the Gulf Coast area. Dr. Bill Welch shared
cuttings of this rose which he had taken from Peggy Martin's garden in 2003 and
established at his country home near Burton.
Penta Starburst
Penta lanceolata ‘Starburst’
This cultivar, with pink
flowers edged in white above
dark green leaves, makes a
striking contrast in the
garden. It is used as an
annual in area where freezes
occur and also as a container
plant that can be given
protection during winter.
Attracts hummingbirds and
butterflies, but not as
strongly as the hot pink and
red varieties.
Phlox - John Fanick
paniculata 'John Fanick'
This heat-tolerant phlox was discovered in
San Antonio, Texas, growing in a patch of
St. Augustine grass by plantsman, Greg
Grant. The plant was subsequently named
after the late San Antonio nurseryman,
John Fanick. Phlox 'John Fanick' grows in
regions of Texas where most Phlox
paniculata cultivars are just a distant
memory, and as such has been named to
the Texas Superstar program. This tough
phlox makes a 3' tall spectacular clump
sans mildew, topped, starting in early
summer and continuing long after other
phlox selections have faded, with flower
heads of light pink flowers, each with a
darker pink eye...a hummingbird haven.
Poppy, Double Pink
A very popular old
favorite producing a
summer-long succession
of heavily doubled, deeppink flowers. Multi-petal
peony-flowered forms
hang on to their petals
much longer than single
forms too! Performs best
in full to part sun.
Medium water. 2-3 ft tall.
Plumeria
Plumeria frangipani
Frangipanis are relatively small trees growing only to about6-15ft in height, but what
they lack in height they make up in width often becoming as wide as they are tall. They
have a well-behaved root system which makes them great for the home garden and for
growing in pots. Frangipanis are also great survivors coping with drought, heat, neglect
and insect and pest attack. They are also deciduous allowing maximum winter sun while
providing shade in summer. Frangipani flowers appear in clusters, also at the end of
the branches, and are distinctively scented. The petals are waxy with the center of the
flower a different color to the rest. For example the most common frangipani has white
flowers with a yellow center. There are many varieties ranging from deep crimson to
orange , yellow and white (and every shade in between). Unlike some flowering trees
which bloom for a few days or weeks, frangipanis go on flowering.
Porterweed Purple
Stachytarpheta jamanicensis
This pest-free perennial blooms best
during warm months. It is strange
how these small blue flowers attract
butterflies more than large-blooming,
showy neighbors. Blue porter weed
gradually reseeds nearby for a fresh
batch of new plants. Mix with other
species of Stachytarpheta for a
variety of leaf shapes and colors
ranging from purple to coral. Attracts
butterflies and bees; self-sows.
Provide average garden soil in full sun
to partial shade.
Porterweed Dwarf Red
Stachytarpheta sanguinea
1/4" soft red blooms adorn the
long spike-like bloom stems from
spring to frost. Another of the
smaller varieties creating a
dense bush with loads of nectar
rich flowers for the butterflies
and hummingbirds. Dwarf Red
Porterweed is the smallest and
most compact Porterweed that
we offer and it lends itself to use
near the front of the border, in
butterfly and hummingbirds
gardens, as well as containers.
Pride of Barbados
Caesalpinia pulcherima
Pride of Barbados plants (Caesalpinia
pulcherrima) are also known as
peacock flowers, dwarf poincianas
and red bird-of-paradise. They are
hardy in U.S. Department of
Agriculture hardiness zones 8 to 11.
In hot tropical climates they are
evergreen but, in zone 9
Mediterranean climates, they are
deciduous. In zone 8, frost kills the
stems of the plant to the ground, but
they return each spring. They grow
between 8 and 20 feet tall,
depending on the climate. Proper
care of this plant begins with proper
planting.
Chinese Ground Orchid, Purple
Bletilla striata
Best grown in organically rich, medium
moisture, well-drained soil in part shade. Plant
bulbs to 4” deep in spring. After flowering,
continue to provide regular moisture to plants
for the remainder of the growing season. May
not be reliably winter hardy throughout USDA
Zone 5 where a winter mulch is advisable. Will
naturalize over time in optimum growing
conditions by short rhizomes.
Chinese ground orchid is a terrestrial orchid
which produces small, cattleya-like, pinkishpurple flowers 3-7 flowered racemes atop
naked scapes typically rising to 18” tall. Blooms
mid to late spring. Each pseudobulb typically
produces 3-5, linear, pleated, papery-textured,
sword-shaped, pale green leaves (to 12” long).
Purple Waffle Plant
Hemigraphis Alternata
Provide the purple waffle plant in an area of
the home that receives full sun from a
southern, eastern or western exposure and
remains between 60 and 85 degrees
Fahrenheit. Keep the soil moist at all times.
In the wild, purple waffle plants can be found
growing in bogs, so it is important to prevent
the soil from drying. Irrigate the plant with
room temperature water. Fertilize the purple
waffle plant every two weeks during the
spring and summer with a water-soluble
houseplant fertilizer at the manufacturer's
recommended rate. Mist the purple waffle
plant daily with room temperature water
from a spray bottle. Transplant the purple
waffle plant, when necessary, in the spring.
Ramie
Boehmeria nivea
var. tenacissima
Ramie has large, olive-green, eliptical leaves resembling a fish's tail. The rough texture of the leaf feels like
sandpaper This highly decorative foliage plant is easy to cultivate and performs well in either part-sun or
shade. It grows 2ft to 4 ft in Zone 8-10, preferring semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or
moist soil. Cream/tan flowers appear early summer through late fall. Grown mainly for the foliage interest.
Rain Lily Pink Cheer
Zephyranthes ‘Pink Cheer’
A gorgeous little ground cover plant,
with delightful little pink flowers and
thin strap like foliage. They flower
several times a year, usually after a
rain, earning them the common name
of 'rain lily' or 'pink rain lily'. This Lily
grows from little bulbs, which can be
divided and planted elsewhere in the
garden. Zephyranthes is best planted
in groups or clumps for maximum
effect, as they are quite delicate and
can get lost in amongst other plants.
Rangoon Creeper
Quisqualis indica
The Rangoon Creeper is by far
the most exotic plant in the
garden, the name alone is more
appropriate for a horror movie
than a plant. The flowers
change three different colors in
one day, when they open in the
morning they are white, by mid
afternoon they turned pink, and
at sundown they are bright red.
In the early evening the flowers
omit an aroma of fresh picked
apples that is intoxicating
throughout the garden.
Red Bird Green
Pedilanthus tithymaloides
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 9-11. Full sun.
Water plants moderately but consistently
throughout the year with only a slight
reduction from fall to late winter. Tolerant of
some soil dryness, but leaf drop will occur if
soils become too dry. Prune as needed to
keep plants compact. The common name of
devil’s backbone is in reference to the zigzag
stems that purportedly resemble a spinal
column. This clump-forming succulent shrub
or subshrub will grow in nature to 6’ tall and
to 3’ wide. Indoors, it more typically grows to
2’ tall. Medium green leaves (to 3” long).
Showy, two-lipped, red bracts encase
insignificant tiny scarlet flowers in late spring
or early summer. Flowers are clustered at the
branch ends. Plants rarely bloom indoors,
however. Zigzag stems exude a poisonous
milky sap when cut.
Redbirdvariegated
Pedilanthus tithymaloides
‘Variegated’
This subtropical succulent is a distant relative of the well-known Christmas
poinsettia. The plant grows from a few inches to 3 or 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet
wide. It has 1 to 3 inch long leaves. The variegated form takes on a pinkish tint
during cooler weather. It will grow outdoors in hot, humid regions. Indoors, you'd
want to give this Central American member of the Euphorbia plant family really
bright light and warm conditions.
Ribbon Bush
Hypoestes aristata
Erect stems hold soft green leaves on this
evergreen shrub that grows 2-4 feet tall and
wide. Purples and blues are colors that can
be hard to obtain in the southern garden.
Show lavender flowers cover this plant
abundantly, blooming from fall through
winter, and then on and off during the rest
of the year. The flowers have two lips; the
upper lip is darker purple with white
markings. Leaves are tough, succulent-like to
touch, but wide and green. The plant looks
very ornamental. Water occasionally. This
plant responds well to being clipped back
after blooming. Great butterfly attractor!
The tubular flowers stand in abundance
atop of the plant and make the perfect
platform for fall migrating butterflies to
recharge their energy. Does not require
much watering, good border plant.
Rock Rose
Pavonia lasiopetala
Pavonia lasiopetala is a Texas Native that is
extremely drought tolerant, although is does not
mind a little water now and then. Texas Rock Rose
can be see growing native in the Edwards Plateau,
Rio Grande Plains, and the Trans Pecos areas of
Texas. The most eye-catching feature of this plant is
the Hibiscus-like pink to rose colored flowers. These
flowers are generally 1″ in diameter and the Rock
Rose will stay in bloom from summer till fall. This is a
shrub-like perennial that can get woody at the base,
it should come back every year if planted South of its
native habitat. To keep this plant in bloom and to
prevent legginess it can be trimmed back throughout
the growing season. Texas Rock Rose generally only
last 3-4 years but will reseed freely and the seedlings
can replace the older plants. The flower will open in
the morning and will close in the afternoon, blooms
can be extended if there is afternoon shade.
The Fairy Rose
The Fairy’ was first introduced in 1932 and
has been popular ever since due to its small
size, abundant pink blooms and tough
nature. It produces a wealth of small,
double, light pink blossoms that may turn
blush white during intense heat. The Fairy is
very useful for small landscapes due to its
size with a mature height of 3 feet and a
width of 4 feet. It has a low spreading habit
that is great for softening harsh angles, or
cascading over the edge of a container. It is
outstanding in a massed planting to fill a
central bed that is surrounded by a walkway
in an Earth-Kind® rose garden or as a border
spilling over the front edge of a landscape
bed.
Forth of July Climbing Rose
This rose is a climbing rose.
The bloom size is 2-3
inches with a light apple
scent. The bloom season is
nearly continuous in our
zone. The mature size is 812 ft. Hardy to zone 5. It is
a wonderful new cross
between Roller Coaster
and Altissimo with the best
traits of both. An AARS
Award Winner!