List by Plants' Species A - Z

Euphorbia aphylla

50 (100)cm, beautiful, dense woody shrub with light green to yellowish green, upright growing, succulent, leafless stems. Native of wind exposed, rocky sites close to the sea in the northwest of Gran Canaria, Tenerife, and La Gomera. For any rich, very well drained, preferably rocky soil in full sun throughout the year. Reduce watering to a minimum in winter and keep at a winter low of some 15°C. V-VII.

Euphorbia atropurpurea var. atropurpurea

120 (200)cm, one of the most colorful Euphorbia with broad brownish red stems, quite large bluish green leaves and intense purplish red inflorescences and seed capsules. A rarely seen ornamental endemic with limited populations in south-western Tenerife, where it grows in sun exposed, rocky soils and slopes. Easy in any well drained, rather rocky soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier and sunny in winter at min. 10°C. IV-VI.

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Euphorbia atropurpurea var. atropurpurea f. lutea Exclusive

120 (160)cm, a very rare form of the above, found in small and remote populations in northwestern Tenerife only. Same habit as the above yet with pure yellow bracts. From sun exposed, rocky soils in mountain slopes. As easily cultivated as the species. For any well drained, rather rocky soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier and sunny in winter at a minimum of some 10°C. IV-VI.

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Euphorbia balsamifera (Balsamiferous Spurge)

50 (250)cm, Balsamiferous Spurge is native of all islands in rocky and sunny places in the lower succulent zone. It has broad, shortly lanceolate, fresh green to glaucous leaves on broad, light terracotta brown, very succulent stems. It makes a single central flower above light to yellowish green pseudo-petals (cyathies) on each branch followed by a large yellowish to reddish green, sometimes slightly pubescent seed capsule. Seeds from populations in the North of La Gomera (Agulo, 80m and east of Hermigua, 220m), where larger plants (up to 220cm in height) can be found and which may be a result of more frequently available moisture, North Eastern Tenerife (200m, Anaga range), northern La Palma (150m), and small, locally ocurring specimens in the upper parts of valleys in the Jandía region on Fuerteventura (300m). An easily grown and very robust species. X-III.

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Euphorbia canariensis (Canary Candelaber Spurge)

150 (300)cm, Canary Candelabra Spurge has highly succulent, 4 (rarely 6) angled, upright growing, deep green, cactus-like branches and maroon red fruits on adult plants. From the lower succulent zone occurring in lava formations and mountain slopes on all islands. For any well drained soil in full sun. Keep almost completely dry in winter. V-VI.

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Euphorbia characias ssp. characias

100 (150)cm, a perennial species native of sunny, rocky sites in the western Mediterranean region. It makes basally branching, biannual to semiwoody perennial stalks with showy bluish green foliage and a conical inflorescence with numerous small, purplish-brown flowers. Easily cultivated in any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot. This beautiful species is fully winter hardy in Central Europe. Plants from Sardinia (Italy) have slightly more pubescent inflorescences than those found on Mallorca (Spain). III-V.

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Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii

150 (200)cm, a very tall, impressive perennial species native of sunny, rocky sites in the western and central Mediterranean region. It makes basally branching, biannual to semiwoody perennial stalks with showy bluish green, large foliage and a dense and tall conical inflorescence with numerous small yellowish-green flowers surrounded by large, cup-shaped bracts. Easily cultivated in any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot. This beautiful species is fully winter hardy in Central Europe. III-V.

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Euphorbia cotinifolia ssp. cotinifolia (Mexican Red Spurge)

200 (400)cm, Mexican Red Spurge is an ornamental tropical evergreen shrub from Mexico and has extremely nice, dark purplish-red foliage. Special care must be taken to avoid any contact with the white skin and eye irritating latex sap from injured plants. An easily grown pot plant for any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year and a winter minimum of some 15°C with reduced watering. At lower temperatures plants will shed most leaves and resprout in spring. VI-VIII.

Euphorbia cyparissias (Cypress Spurge)

20 (40)cm, Cypress Spurge is native of meadows and open spots in woods throughout Eurasia. It is a biannual to short-lived perennial species with upright stalks densely covered with linear, bluish-green leaves. Its' numerous flowers are surrounded by nicely contrasting yellowish-green bracts with a reddish-purple tinge in full sun. Easily cultivated in any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. III-V.

Euphorbia dendroides (Mediterranean Tree Spurge)

140 (200)cm, Mediterranean Tree Spurge is a beautiful, semi hardy, densely branching, woody shrub like species with showy orange red leaves before plants start their summer dormancy. Native of coastal areas throughout the Mediterranean. Easily grown in pots in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 5°C. Seeds from a wild collection in the valley above Pedra Longa in eastern Sardinia (Italy). USDA climate zone 10. III-VI.

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Euphorbia esula ssp. esula (Leafy Spurge)

70 (110)cm, Leafy Spurge is a perennial herbaceous species native throughout Central and Southern Europe. Makes several stems branching from the base. It has nice bluish-green foliage and yellowish-green petal like bracts. In subspecies esula the leaves are broadest towards the apex. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

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Euphorbia grandicornis

Euphorbia griffithii (Griffith's Spurge)

40 (70)cm, Griffith's Spurge is a perennial herbaceous species native throughout the Himalayan and adjacent countries. Makes several reddish stems branching from the base. It has narrow foliage and yellowish-green petal like bracts in a broad and rat flat inflorescence. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.

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Euphorbia hyberna ssp. hyberna (Irish Spurge) Exclusive

20 (40)cm, Irish Spurge is native of semi-moist, partially shaded spots in woods throughout Europe and western Asia. It makes annual stalks from a perennial rootstock, broad, middle green oval leaves and a showy, flat inflorescense with several flowers surrounded by nicely contrasting yellowish-green bracts. The seed capsules have a typical rugose surface. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in partial shade. III-V.

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Euphorbia lathyris (Caper Spurge)

140 (180)cm, Caper Spurge is an annual or biannual stout species native of dryish sites from Southern Europe (France, Italy, and Greece) to Northwestern Africa and Southwest Asia. It makes a perfectly upright tall stalk with alternate opposite, broadly lanceolate dark green leaves and yellowish-green bracts in a loosely branching inflorescence. It is cultivated in gardens for its supposed properties to repel moles and voles.
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Euphorbia macrostegia (Persian Wood Spurge) Exclusive

100 (140)cm, Persian Wood Spurge is similar to the wood spurge (Euphorbia amygdaloides) and a rare species native of semi-moist woods from southeastern Europe through Asia Minor. It makes annual to biannual, wintergreen semiwoody stalks from a perennial rootstock and glossy, dark green oval leaves. Its numerous flowers are surrounded by nicely contrasting yellowish-green bracts. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in partial shade to full sun. III-V.

Euphorbia mellifera (ex Madeira)

2 (5)m, as the species from Tenerife. However Madeira plants are native of exposed spots in the laurel forest and have slightly larger and longer leaves (up to 25cm). For any humus rich soil in a partially shaded spot. In winter keep at a minimum of some 10°C in a sunny spot with reduced watering. Sow at between 12°C to a maximum of some 15°C, as higher temperatures may inhibit germination! VII-IX.

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Euphorbia myrsinites (Myrtle Spurge)

20 (30)cm, Myrtle Spurge makes most ornamental, perennial, creeping shoots densely covered with evergreen, glaucous, and slightly succulent leaves topped with a yellow inflorescence in late spring to early summer. Native of the E Mediterranean region and Asia minor. Easily grown in any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in full sun. Ideal for the rock garden. V-VI.

Euphorbia obtusifolia ssp. broussonetii (syn. Euphorbia broussonetii)

180 (250)cm, rather narrow, grayish green stems, narrow yellowish green to light bluish green leaves and yellowish green inflorescences. The seed capsules are nicely contrasting in bright yellow to intense red. The subspecies of Euphorbia obtusifolia found on the western Canary Islands growing in xerophytic shrub formations as well as open spots in the lower zone of the laurel forest. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. III-VI.

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Euphorbia obtusifolia ssp. obtusifolia (syn. Euphorbia obtusifolia)

120 (240)cm, tall and broad shrub from exposed spots in rocky slopes throughout the southern succulent shrub of Tenerife. Has rather narrow, grayish green stems and narrow yellowish green to light bluish green leaves with an acute tip in ssp. obtusifolia (form 1 has narrow leaves, form 2 has very narrow, grass like leaves) and yellowish green inflorescences. Seed capsules are nicely contrasting in bright yellow to intense red. Easy in any well drained, rather rocky soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier and sunny in winter at min. 10°C. VI-VIII.

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Euphorbia obtusifolia ssp. regis-jubae (syn. Euphorbia regis-jubae)

120 (300)cm, subspecies native of the eastern islands (Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura), with a very diverse habit, reaching roughly some 40cm in dry positions in the south of Fuerteventura to more than 300cm in moist spots in central parts of Gran Canaria. Narrow, erect, grayish brown stems are topped with middle green to yellowish green linear leaves and an intense yellow inflorescence. Easy in any rich, yet well drained rocky soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier in winter at a minimum of some 15°C. IX-XII.

Euphorbia obtusifolia ssp. wildpretii

120 (240)cm, tall and broad shrub from exposed spots in rocky slopes throughout the northern succulent shrub of Tenerife. Has rather narrow, grayish green stems and narrow yellowish green to light bluish green leaves with a rounded tip in ssp. wildpretii and yellowish green inflorescences. Seed capsules are nicely contrasting in bright yellow to intense red. Easy in any well drained, rather rocky soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier and sunny in winter at min. 10°C. VI-VIII.

Euphorbia palustris (Marsh Spurge)

120 (160)cm, Marsh Spurge is native of semi-moist spots and swamps throughout Europe, where it has become rather rare due to denaturation of its' habitats. It makes annual stalks from a perennial rootstock and middle green oval leaves. Its numerous flowers are surrounded by nicely contrasting yellowish-green bracts. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained and preferably semi-moist soil in partial shade to full sun. III-V.

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Euphorbia paralias

30 (50)cm, Sea Spurge is a perennial Mediterranean and Atlantic species from sand dunes and coastal areas. Makes several basally branching stalks densely covered with bluish-green leaves and crowned by a terminal inflorescence with bright yellow bracts. For any rocky, sandy soil in a protected spot in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. VI-IX.

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Euphorbia piscatoria (Madeira Spurge) Exclusive

120 (250)cm, Madeira Spurge is the only perennial succulent spurge species native to the island of Madeira, growing in open rocky grounds in the lower succulent zone, especially in the South. Makes broad, multi-branching trunks and light green, lanceolate leaves, and orange shaded cianthies and bracts. Easy in any well drained soil in a sunny spot. Keep drier in winter at min. 10°C. III-V.

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Euphorbia stenoclada

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Euphorbia stricta (syn. Euphorbia serrulata)

50 (80)cm, Upright Spurge is a perennial herbaceous species native throughout central and eastern Europe, where it has become rather rare in its habitat, open, deciduous woods on limestone. Makes several reddish stems branching from the base. It has nice dark green foliage and yellowish-green petal like bracts. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

Euphorbia stygiana Exclusive

40 (80)cm, most decorative Euphorbia endemic of the Azores. A semi-succulent species close to Euphorbia mellifera which has become almost extinct in nature due to ongoing destruction of its habitat, i.e. open rocky spots in the moist laurel forest. A woody shrub with broad succulent stems and decorative long, broadly lanceolate, bluish green leaves with a yellowish green middle rib. Small yellowish flowers in a large inflorescence. For any humus rich, slightly moist, yet well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. III-V.

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Euphorbia tuckeyana (Cabo Verde Spurge) Exclusive

200 (300)cm, Cabo Verde Spurge is a rarely cultivated, branching woody shrub with showy, long elliptical, dark bluish-green leaves and terminal clusters with bright yellow flowers followed by quite large, greenish-yellow seed capsules. Native of open, dry rocky spots especially in the upper regions of the islands Sto. Antão, S. Nicolau, S. Vicente, Sal, Santiago, Fogo, and Brava. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 15°C. VII-VIII.

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Euphorbia veneris (Aphrodite's Spurge) Exclusive

15 (30)cm, Aphrodite's Spurge makes short prostrate stems with bluish-green leaves and terminal yellowish-green inflorescences. Native of rocky sites in full sun in mountains on Cyprus. For any rich, well drained soil in a protected spot in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. V-IV.
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Eustachys distichophylla (Weeping Fingergrass)

100 (130)cm, Weeping Fingergrass is a tropical South American perennial species with nodding inflorescences with flat seed capsules on tall stems above a basal leaf rosette. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 15°C. VI-VII.

Eustoma grandiflorum (Tulip Gentian or Texas Bluebell)

50 (65)cm, Tulip Gentian or Texas Bluebell is an annual to short lived perennial which makes dense clumps with utmost showy , rich lavender blue flower cups above glaucous leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Best grown as a biannual. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Fremont County, Colorado, USA at some 1550m. IV-VI.

Fabaceae spec. 001 (Madeira)

170 (250)cm, an unidentified evergreen woody shrub with slightly pendulous, silvery haired, strongly branching stems with narrow, trifed leaves, axillary and terminal yellow flowers and densely haired seed capsules and fox brown seeds. From valleys in southern Madeira. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C. V-VI.
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Fabaceae spec. 002 (Madeira)

150 (200)cm, an unidentified evergreen woody shrub with upright growing, densely silvery haired, strongly branching narrow stems with narrow leaves, axillary yellow flowers and densely silvery haired seed capsules and olive-green seeds. From valleys in central Madeira. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C. V-VI.
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Famatina cisandina

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Felicia heterophylla (Cape Aster)

10 (20)cm, Cape Aster is an annual with bright blue small flowers above narrow leaves. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow under glass in a frostfree and sunny spot mid spring. Transplant to the garden after the last freezings nights by the end of spring and as soon as plants are strong enough. VI-VIII.

Ferocactus horridus

30 (100)cm, a fast growing species native of Mexico (northern Sinaloa to southern Sonora desert) with a round to elongated dark green body with a strong, recurving brownish-grey, large central spine. Yellowish flowers followed by lemon-yellow fruits. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun troughout the year. In winter keep completely dry at some 10°C. V-VII.

Ferocactus stainesii

40 (150)cm, a fast growing species native of Mexico (San Luis, Potosi) with a round to elongated dark green body and upright, strong reddish-brown spines. Orange-yellow flowers followed by yellow fruits with a reddish shade. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun troughout the year. In winter keep completely dry at some 10°C. V-VII.

Ferula communis (Giant Mediterranean Fennel)

2 (4)m, Giant Mediterranean Fennel is a herbaceous, summer dormant, Mediterranean perennial with an impressively tall inflorescence above most ornamental, very large, finely dissected leaves. For a any rich, well drained soil in a protected spot in full sun. V-VII.

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Ferula linkii (Giant Canary Fennel)

200 (350)cm, Giant Canary Fennel is the tallest of all Ferula species and if only by its size among the most decorative ones. Native from the pine forest to the subalpine zone growing in rich, well drained, rocky soil in full sun to partial shade. Seeds from a subalpine population of Tenerife at some 1920m which might be tried in a protected, sunny spot in the garden in areas with a milder climate in Central Europe and from the upper succulent shrub on Gran Canaria. V-VI.

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Ficus auriculata (Himalaya Fig Tree)

2 (5)m, Himalaya Fig Tree or Elephant Ear Fig is a showy semi evergreen and semi winter hardy tall shrub to small tree with very large, oval leaves and large, dark purplish red fruits born on the stem. These have a dark purplish-red flesh with a slightly bitter, pineapple-strawberry taste. Fruits are edible after being cooked and can be prepared into preserves an relishes. Easily grown in any rich, well drained substrate in containers in cooler climates with reduced watering in winter and a minimum of some 5°C. VII-IX.

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Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel)

120 (150)cm, Fennel is native to the Mediterranean region and Southwestern Asia and has been used since ancient times. It is a very aromatic, showy plant with gracefully feathered leaves and flat yellowish-green flowering umbels. The seeds have and anise-like flavor and are used in various dishes and teas. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

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Forsskahlea angustifolia

20 (40)cm, a small biannual to perennial herb with a semi-woody stem and slightly spiny, deep green, serrated foliage and axillary born miniature flowers. From open rocky sites on all Canary islands. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 15°C. VI-VII.
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Fouquieria diguetti (Mexican Ocotillo)

1.70 (4)m, Mexican Ocotillo is a woody shrub with a broad caudex with age, and numerous deep-scarlet flowers at the end of each stem. IV-VI.

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Fouquieria splendens (Common Ocotillo)

2 (5)m, Common Ocotillo is a woody, xerophytic shrub. New leaves cover branches completely in spring. Long tubular, bright red-orange flowers in clusters on new growth at end of each stem in IV-VI.

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Francoa sonchifolia var. appendiculata (Bridal Wreath)

50 (80)cm, Bridal Wreath makes showy uprigt stalks with ornamental rose-white flowers above a dense basal yellowish-green rosette of broad spathulate leaves. Ideal in a protected, sunny, and very well drained spot in the rock garden. V-VI.

Frasera albicaulis var. cusickii (syn. Swertia albicaulis var. cusickii)

40 (60)cm, Cusick's Frasera Gentian makes a dense clump with long, white edged leaves and racemes with showy star like, pale blue flowers in terminal clusters. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Owyhee County, Idaho, USA at some 1700m. VI-VII.

Frasera caroliniensis (American Columbo)

120 (180)cm, American Columbo is a stunning herbaceous perennial within the gentian family (Gentianaceae) with a dense basal rosette of large, somewhat glaucous leaves and a stout central stem with numerous white, pale green and violet star like flower after a couple of years. Native of meadows and open spots in woods in south eastern USA. For any humus rich, slightly moist soil in a sunny spot. Once transplanted to the final spot leave plants undisturbed. VII-VIII.

Frasera speciosa (Elkweed or Green Gentian)

100 (180)cm, Elkweed or Green Gentian is a stunning herbaceous perennial within the gentian family (Gentianaceae) with a dense basal rosette of large, fresh green leaves and a showy central stem with numerous whitish cream star like flowers with fine pale green and violet spots after a couple of years. Native of meadows and open spots in woods in south western USA. For any humus rich, slightly moist soil in a sunny spot. Once transplanted to the final spot leave plants undisturbed. VII-VIII.

Freesia fucata

Freesia refracta

Fritillaria acmopetala

40cm, distinctively tall growing species from south-western Turkey (Antalya to Icel) in cedar forest on limestone up to 2.000m. Makes nodding flowers of green with maroon on their inner segments, and recurved pointed purple tips. IV-V.

Fritillaria camschatcensis (Kamchatka Fritillary)

30 (60)cm Kamchatka Fritillary is a showy species with chocolate purple flowers on tall stems with lanceolate glossy leaves arranged in whorls. It is native of open spots in woods and mountainous meadows with a disjunct distribution in north-western North America and north-eastern Asia. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. IV-V.

Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial)

100 (130)cm, Crown Imperial is a tall and amongst the showiest species within this genus. Makes tall growing stalks with glossy, bright green leaves and a terminal inflorescence or bright orange or yellow nodding flower, arranged in umbels of 7 to 12. Native in South-Eastern Turkey growing in rocky slopes at up to 3.000m. Easily grown in any rich, very well drained soil in full sun. IV-V.

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Fritillaria lanceolata (Chocolate Lily)

20cm Chocolate Lily is a beautiful species from open spots in woods and mountainous meadows in Pacific north-western North America. It bears showy purple bell like flowers which are checked with yellow. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. IV-V.

Fritillaria meleagris

30cm, native of Central Europe, where it grows moist grassland and meadows. Checkered maroon or white flowers, very variable species for partially shaded to shaded places in a wood-like area. Very easy and will naturalize if happy. IV-V.

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Fritillaria pallidiflora

35cm, broad gray leaves with one or four quite large pendant pale yellow flowers. Excellent for rich, peaty compost in a sunny spot. V.

Fritillaria persica

50 (100)cm, native to S Turkey, Syria, Lebanon to W Iraq from rocky slopes at up to 2.800m. Deep purplish-plum colored flowers in a large raceme. Large bell shaped flowers. For a sheltered place. IV-V.

Fritillaria raddeana

50 (80)cm, tall Fritillaria with similar appearance to a yellow form of Fritillaria imperialis, yet greenish yellow, hanging flowers in a leaf crown. Rarely seen species from rocky mountains north-eastern Iran to south-western Central Asia (Kopet Dag). For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Easily cultivated. III-IV.

Fritillaria verticillata

60 (100)cm, a very tall Fritillaria with a lax inflorescence of greenish white to pendulous, greenish-cream flower cups. Native of central Asia (Altai Mountains), similar to Fritillaria thunbergii, yet with larger flowers. For any humus rich, leafy, well drained soil in partial shade. V-VI.

Fritillaria whittalii

20cm, a showy species with nodding flowers of silvery-green bells with light purple checkering. Native of South-Western Turkey in cedar forest on limestone up to 2.000m. For any rich, very well drained soil in a preferably protected spot in the rock garden. IV-V.

Fumana procumbens (Sprawling Needle Sunrose)

10 (15)cm, Sprawling Needle Sunrose is an Eurasian perennial from open spots in sandy to rocky soils. It makes slightly creeping stems with dark green, narrow leaves and numerous bright lemon yellow flowers. Easily cultivated in any rich soil in full sun. Ideal for the rock garden. VI-VIII.

Gaillardia aristata (Common Blanket Flower)

50 (80)cm, Common Blanket Flower is a herbaceous perennial which makes from late spring to autumn bicolored, bright red and yellow flowers on tall stalks. Native of sunny meadows and fields in NC USA. For any humus rich, well drained, slightly rocky soil in full sun. V-IX.

Gaillardia pinnatifida (Red Dome Blanket Flower)

30 (60)cm, Red Dome Blanket Flower is a herbaceous annual with bright yellow flowers and narrow, silvery green leaves. Native of sunny meadows and fields in NC USA. For any humus rich, well drained, slightly rocky soil in full sun. VI-IX.

Gaillardia pulchella (Firewheel Blanket Flower)

50 (80)cm, Firewheel is a herbaceous annual to rarely semiperennial which makes from late spring to autumn bicolored, bright purplish red flowers with yellow tips. Native of sunny, rocky spots in south-western USA to Florida. For any humus rich, well drained, slightly rocky soil in full sun. VI-IX.

Galaxia fugacissima

5 (10)cm, a beautiful dwarf species with rich yellow flowers on short stalks and narrow and short leaves. For any rich, well drained soil. Keep frostfree in winter with reduced watering and a minimum of some 5°C. An excellent pot plant for an unheated greenhouse, cold wintergarden or sunny window sill. V-VI.

Galaxia ovata

5cm, a showy miniature species with brilliant yellow flower cups just above ground and short and broad leaves. For any rich, well drained soil. Keep frostfree in winter with reduced watering and a minimum of some 5°C. An excellent pot plant for an unheated greenhouse, cold wintergarden or sunny window sill. V-VI.

Galtonia candicans

1 (1.5)m, from Pitermaritzburg in S Transvaal, appearing in grass slopes and wet hillsides at up to 2.600m. Has gray green leaves and large white bell shaped flowers. VII-VIII.

Galtonia princeps

100 (150)cm, erect leaves, and a central upright inflorescence of waxy, creamy to green, pendulous, tubular flowers, usually with a central pale green stripe. Winter dormant species for any rich, yet well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot.

Galtonia viridiflora

50 (80)cm, from S Africa (Orange Free State to Lesotho and north-eastern Cape) similar to the above with medium sized, yellowish green flower bells, which open completely. Broad, glaucous leaves. For a well drained spot. Easy. VII-VIII.

Gardenia thunbergia (South African Gardenia)

140 (200)cm, South African Gardenia makes strongly fragrant, white flowers above evergreen, leathery, dark green shiny foliage. An excellent container plant from the eastern coast of South Africa for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter reduce watering and keep plants at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-IX.

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Geissorhiza aspera

Geissorhiza corrugata

5cm, a very unusual, showy dwarf species with bright yellow flower cups above spirally twisted, slightly bluish green leaves. Native from rocky slopes southwest of Calvinia. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. During dormancy and in winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

Geissorhiza darlingensis

10cm, dwarf species with showy large pale creamy yellow flowers with a dark throat. Native from seasonally wet flats in Darling in the Western Cape. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. During dormancy and in winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

Geissorhiza heterostyla

15 (45)cm, showy pale purple flowers on an elegant raceme and narrow, grass like leaves. Native from stony clay soils from southern Namaqualand to Port Elizabeth and western Karoo. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. During dormancy and in winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

Geissorhiza inflexa

20cm, a medium tall species with flowers in shades ranging from purple, red and pale yellow to cream. For any rich, well drained soil. Keep frostfree in winter with reduced watering and a minimum of some 5°C. An excellent pot plant for an unheated greenhouse, cold wintergarden or sunny window sill. VI-VII.

Geissorhiza monanthos

10 (20)cm, a very ornamental species with dark violet blue flowers with a creamy throat and a wine red inner ring. Native from sandy slopes and granite soils in Citrusdal, and from Saldanha to Somerset West. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. During dormancy and in winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

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Geissorhiza ovata

10 (15)cm, showy pale rose flowers on an elegant raceme above short leaves. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. During dormancy and in winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

Geissorhiza radians

10 (15)cm, makes most showy dark blue flowers with a contrasting wine red throat and a white inner ring above linear leaves. Native of seasonally wet sandy or granite soils in the south Western Cape from Malmesbury to Gordon’s Bay. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. During dormancy and in winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

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Geissorhiza splendissima

10 (20)cm, has very ornamental deep ink blue, slightly nodding flowers with a blackish throat. Native from clay soils in the Bokkeveld Plateau in the Western Cape. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. During dormancy and in winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

Geissorhiza tulbaghensis

10 (15)cm, has ornamental, quite large white flowers with a dark grey throat above linear leaves. Native from clay flats from Porterville to Wellington in the Western Cape. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. During dormancy and in winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

Genista aetnensis (Mount Etna Broom)

200 (300)cm, Mount Etna Broom is an impressive winterhardy tall woody shrub with lanceolete small leaves and numerous rich yellow flowers. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot in the garden. In colder climated preferably grow in containers under frostfree conditions throughout the year. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Sicily, Italy. VI-VII.

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Genista germanica (German Broom)

40 (100)cm, German Broom is a large shrub from Central Europe with almost leafless, green, bowing branches and clusters of large yellow flowers. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. IV-VII.

Genista lucida

120 (200)cm, native of the Western Mediterranean region as an understory woody. losely branching shrub. It has rather larger, dark green leaves and rich yellow flowers. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 5°C. VI-VII.

Genista monosperma (syn. Retama monosperma)

200 (300)cm, Bridal Broom, woody shrub with arching, green, finely ribbed branches and numerous white fragrant flowers. Native of N Africa and S Europe. Excellent in any well drained, rather rocky soil in full sun in a protected spot. USDA Climate Zone 7. VI-VII.

Genista radiata

50 (100)cm, dense cluster of branches with small ovoid leaves and thousands of sulfur yellow flowers from V-VIII.

Genista sphacelata (Cyprus Broom) Exclusive

120 (200)cm, Cyprus Broom is a Cyprus endemic from rocky, sun-exposed sites. It has green stems and small axillary, rich yellow flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 5°C. VI-VII.

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Genista tenera (Madeira Broom)

150 (200)cm, Madeira Broom is a woody shrub with slightly arching stems and small leaves and usually terminal, rich yellow flowers in early summer. From grasslands and rocky spots in central Madeira (Portugal). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C. V-VI.
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Genista tinctoria

50 (100)cm, Europe, lax shrubs with long, leafy spikes of bright yellow flowers from VI-IX.

Genista umbellata

40 (70)cm, dwarf growing species with nice terminal clusters of yellow flowers on elegant stems with narrow leaves. Native of S to south-western Spain and Portugal. For any well drained, rocky soil in a sunny spot. Excellent plant for the rock garden. VI-VII.

Gentiana acaulis (Trumpet Gentian)

5 (10)cm, Trumpet Gentian is a ground covering, utmost showy gentian forming mats of glossy ovoid leaves and very large, almost stemless, brilliant blue flowers in spring. Native of chalky meadows of the Alps at up to 2.000m. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Leave plants undisturbed. IV-V.

Gentiana andrewsii (Bottle Gentian)

40 (70)cm, Bottle Gentian is a perennial, autumn flowering Gentian with numerous bright blue flowers on tall, upright and not branching stems. Native of E North Dakota, Saskatchewan to Quebec (Canada), southward to Georgia and Arkansas (USA) growing in prairies and open spots in woods. For any humus rich, well drained soil, in a sunny to partially shaded spot. IX-X.

Gentiana crassicaulis

25 (40)cm, a rarely cultivated Chinese species with prostrate stems and rather broad and long leaves. The pale blue flowers are born in terminal dense clusters. Native of mountain meadows and open spots in woods in from Guizhou to Sichuan, Xizang, and Yunnan. It is easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VIII.

Gentiana crinita (Fringed Gentian)

20cm, Fringed Gentian syn. Gentianopsis crinita is a biannual species with medium tall stalks crowned by rich blue flower trumpets above narrow leaves. It is native of meadows and prairies in eastern North America. For any humus rich, well drained, always slightly moist soil in a sunny spot. VIII-IX.

Gentiana cruciata ssp. cruciata

40cm, densely leaved, arching stems with intense blue flowers. Subspecies with larger and more open flower cups. For full sun, very easy. VI-VII.

Gentiana cruciata ssp. phlogifolia

40cm, densely leaved, arching stems with light blue flowers. Subspecies with smaller flower cups, whitish inside. For full sun, easy. VI-VII.

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Gentiana dahurica var. dahurica (Dahurian Gentian)

100cm, Dahurian Gentian is a semi-sprawling perennial Gentian with long, lanceolate leaves on branching stems. Rich blue to sky blue (in this form) tubular flowers (in the var. dahurica) with cream white throats, all in a dense terminal cluster. Native of mountain meadows in Mongolia and W China (NW Sichuan). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in the rock garden. VI-VIII.

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Gentiana decumbens

20 (35)cm, upright growing Gentiana with brilliant sky blue flowers in VII-VIII.

Gentiana flavida (Cream Gentian)

20 (30)cm, Cream Gentian is a very adoptable herbaceous perennial with nice, dense creamy white flowers in terminal umbels in late summer. It is native of rich, dryish soils in praries, open woods and along side roads in the USA. Grows in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-IX.

Gentiana flavida (Cream Gentian)

15 (25)cm, Cream Gentian is a threatened perennial species from Northeastern North America. It makes dense terminal clusters of creamy-white flowers above yellowish-green leaves. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. VI-VII.