Herbaceous Peony Species
April 27, 2012 by khanhdoan1
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Two different kinds of peony plants are cultivated in the United States. Tree peonies, or Paeonia suffruticosa, have a shrub-like form and produce abundant flowers, while herbaceous peonies, or Paeonia officinalis, are perennial flowering plants. Herbaceous peony forms vary by cultivar. Types Herbaceous peonies are classified and grouped depending upon their flower shapes. Some cultivars [...]
Peony Species
April 25, 2012 by khanhdoan1
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More than 30 peony species and approximately 3,000 peony cultivars are in existence, according to the University of Missouri Extension website. Peonies are commonly grown in home gardens because of their showy flowers, attractive foliage and versatility. Identification Peonies are generally divided into two groups. Herbaceous peonies include the officinalis, lactiflora and tenufolia species. They [...]
Dendrobium Orchid Species
November 28, 2011 by khanhdoan1
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Dendrobium orchids are generally easier to care for than other types of orchids. Dendrobiums come in many species, which have several different color varieties and can require slightly different growth environments. Features In general, dendrobiums have long stems. They usually produce one to five white, lavender or multicolored flowers per node. Dendrobiums like lots of [...]
Coneflower Species
November 17, 2011 by khanhdoan1
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Nine species of Echinacea coneflowers are native to the United States, but purple coneflower, or Echinacea purpurea, is the only variety that is widely cultivated. Several different Echinacea cultivars are commercially available. Identification Coneflowers are perennial herbaceous plants with long, narrow leaves and prominent orange or yellowish-brown cones in the center, surrounded by narrow, elongated [...]
Looking For Different Bonsai Species
The word bonsai is usually associated with those dwarf trees that are placed in ceramic or other attractive containers. People usually relate bonsai growing to the Japanese but this method of dwarfing trees actually started in China. The Japanese however developed the art of bonsai growing. A person who wants to start growing bonsai as [...]
