Plant Studies
Uruguan Firecracker or Kings Crown or Hummingbird Plan
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010Uruguan Firecracker or Kings Crown or Hummingbird Plant Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see- ee) Genus : Diclipetra (dye-CLIP-ter-uh) species: suberecta (sub-er-EK-tuh) Synonyms: Justicia suberecta or Jacobinia suberecta April 2010 Plant Study Subject Description: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies, birds, and of course…hummingbirds. This perennial in our area, called by many names, can also be used [...]
African Hosta ( Drimiopsis maculata )
Sunday, February 21st, 2010Description The African Hosta is a native of Africa, but it is not technically a true hosta. The advantages of this plant over it’s more well-known namesake, is that it holds up to our hot, humid Southern climate. Where a hosta will melt into mush, this plant will stay fresh and crisp. Slugs and snails [...]
Marsh Mallow
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009Marsh Mallow Malvacea Althea officinalis November 2009 Plant Study Subject Description The marshmallow plant is a pink perennial that grows to a height of 24”-48”. It can be found growing in damp, wet areas including meadows and marshes. While native to regions of Europe, the marshmallow plant now grows in the United States as well. [...]
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