Category Archives: Plant Studies

Herbs to grow in Houston

HERB Location to plant Time to plant seeds Agrimony P sun or LS, MS & AS best best to start seed indoors winter, can plant seed spring to fall, ht 1-4 ft, spread 12-15″, apricot flavoring for food. Anise A … Continue reading

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Plant study Rose of Sharon aka Hibiscus syriacus

Family: Malvaceae Botanical Name: Hibiscus syriacus Common Names: Rose of Sharon Althea Althea is an heirloom plant for Texas Garden very easy to grow. Thomas Jefferson grew them from seed, and was documented to have planted them at all three … Continue reading

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Texas Star Hibiscus

Botanical Name: Hibiscus Coccineus Common Names: Texas Star Hibiscus Scarlet Rose Mallow, Scarlet Hibiscus Family: Malvaceae Genus: Hibiscus Species: coccineus This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. This perennial needs high moisture and is suitable for bogs. Height: … Continue reading

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