Ruellia elegans, Ruellia Ragin Cajun, Red Ruellia Ruellia elegans, ‘Ragin Cajun’ is a member of the Acanthaceae family. It grows 12-16 inches high by 12-18 inches wide in zones 8, 9, and 10. ‘Ragin Cajun’ Red Ruellia produces red, trumpet shaped flowers held above the medium green foliage from late spring to fall. Blooms practically […]
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Okra Okra is a relative of hollyhock and hibiscus. It is a plant of the tropical and warm climates that produces edible green seed pods. Its’ scientific name is Abelmoschus esculentus and also Hibiscus esculentus. In various parts of the world, it is known as Okra, Ochro, Okoro, Quimgombo, Quingumbo, Ladies Fingers, Gombo, Kopi Arab,
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Blue is the New Black It is the insects and other pollinators such as moths, for whom flower colors really exist and not for us. Pollination, and fruit production, is the main purpose of most flowers. The color we see in flowers is actually the result of reflected light from various plant pigments. There is
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Michelia Figo (Banana Shrub) Banana shrub does not produce bananas at all and is not edible. It is a member of the Magnolia family, Magnoliaceae. This traditional creole plant is a southern favorite introduced to the US around 1700. The small fragrant flowers look like mini magnolia flowers. Michelia figo, Magnolia fuscata, or Banana shrub
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Poppies Papaver species is a member of the poppy family. All should be planted in rich, perfectly drained soil high in sand and organic matter. Sow poppy seeds in ground in fall for winter and early spring blooms. Transplants can be put in during early spring. Space 8-12 inches apart. Poppies are used for cut
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