Category Archives: Plant Studies

Plant study Malvaceae

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Linda MacPhee-Cobb

Family: Malvaceae Botanical Name: Hibiscus grandiflorus Common Name: dinnerplate hibiscus, velvet mallow, giant rose mallow, swamp hibiscus ( 7 year old hibiscus from Milano gardens ) Hibiscus grandiflorus is giant in both bloom and height. This native plant can grow … Continue reading →

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Plant Study Bigoniaceae ( Trumpet creeper family )

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Linda MacPhee-Cobb

Family: Bignoniaceae (Trumpet-creeper family) Botanical Name: Bignonia capreolata Common Name: Crossvine, trumpet flower Crossvine ‘Tangerine Beauty’ Garage in my back yard covered with crossvine Approximately 10 years old. Early nectar source for butterflies and hummingbirds, which is native to Texas. … Continue reading →

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Plant Study Verbenaceae

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Linda MacPhee-Cobb

Family: Verbenaceae Botanical Name: Lantana urticoides (L. horrida) Common Name: Texas Lantana, Native Lantana Grows best in sandy soils in hot dry areas. Full sun or light shade. Small to medium shrub. Branches die back to the ground and emerge … Continue reading →

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