List by Plants' Species A - Z

Leucadendron sessile

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Leucocoryne alliacea

30cm, small bulbous plant with nodding to upright hold white or pale rose flowers above narrow leaves. Native of dryish rocky spots in montane regions in Chile. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. Seeds from a wild collection in VII Region, El Melado at some 1500m. VI-VII.

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Leucocoryne coquimbensis (Andean Glory of the Sun Lily)

40cm, Andean Glory of the Sun Lily is a bulbous plant with showy pale purplish-blue and white throated or pure white flowers on upright stalks above narrow grass like leaves. Native of open spots in shrubs in Chile. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. Seeds from a wild collection in IV Region, Ruta 5 Norte, close to Caleta Arrayán at some 200m. VI-VII.

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Leucocoryne ixioides

25cm, small bulbous plant with showy pale purplish-blue and white throated or pure white flowers on upright stalks above narrow grass like leaves. Native of dryish rocky spots in montane regions in Chile. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. Seeds from a wild collection in VI Region, Cuesta Chada (Angostura) at some 600m. VI-VII.

Leucocoryne purpurea (dark flowered)

Leucocoryne purpurea (pale flowered)

Leucocoryne vittata (Andean Glory of the Sun Lily)

30cm, Andean Glory of the Sun Lily is an utmost ornamental small bulbous plant with upright purplish flowers with white middle stripes above narrow leaves. Native of open spots in shrubs in Chile. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C. Seeds from a wild collection in IV Region, Los Vilos at sea level. VI-VII.

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Leucocrinum montanum (White Mountain Star Lily)

10cm, White Mountain Star Lily is a rarely cultivated bulbous perennial with greyish-green leaves and almost sessile, fragrant white flower stars. Native of open spots in rocky soils in juniper forests in northern California (USA). For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot. Excellent in the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Fremont County, Colorado, USA at some 1.650m. V-VI.

Leucojum vernum var. carpathicum

20 (30)cm, variety from south-western Mediterranean growing in spring moist areas. Large white cups, yellow-tipped. Will naturalize easily in half-shade. II-III.

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Leucospermum catherinae (Catherine-Wheel Pincushion)

250 (350)cm, Catherine-Wheel Pincushion is a medium sized to tall shrub with light green leaves and golden-red flowers. For any humus rich substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C and a good air circulation. V-VII.

Leucospermum conocarpodendron (Grey Tree Pincushion)

450 (600)cm, Grey Tree Pincushion is a very tall woody shrub to small tree with a grey bark and ornamental grey hairy leaves and large rich butter-yellow flowers. It is native to a rather restricted area of eastern Devil's Peak to the northern and western slopes of Table Mountain and from the Twelve Apostles to Llandudno. For any humus rich substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C and a good air circulation. V-VII.

Leucospermum erubescens (Langeberg Pincushion)

200cm, Langeberg Pincushion is tall shrub with several terminal pale yellow flowers fading to orange-red with age. For any humus rich substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C and a good air circulation. V-VII.

Leucospermum formosum (Silver-Leaf Wheel Pincushion)

200 (300)cm, Silver-Leaf Wheel Pincushion has showy greyish-green, hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It is a highly endangered species in its habitat, the Riversonderend Mountains, the Langeberg and the Outeniqua Mountains. For any humus rich substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C and a good air circulation. V-VII.

Leucospermum glabrum (Outeniqua Pincushion)

100 (200)cm , Outeniqua Pincushion is a medium tall shrub with most ornamental orange-red flowers with white hairs in between. It is a highly endangered species from Outeniqua and Tsitsikama Mountains. For any humus rich substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C and a good air circulation. III-VI.

Leucospermum muirii (Albertinia Pincushion)

100 (150)cm, Albertinia Pincushion is a medium tall shrub with yellow flowers above narrow leaves. It is endangered in its habitat in the Western Cape, where it occurs from Albertinia to Melkhoutfontein and Still Bay. For any humus rich substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C and a good air circulation. V-VII.

Leucospermum oleifolium (Overberg Pincushion)

80 (100)cm, Overberg Pincushion a medium tall, showy shrub with several terminal bright yellow flower heads turning orange-red with age and bluish-green leaves. It is native in the south-western Cape from Du Toit's Kloof to Caledon Swartberg. For any humus rich substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C and a good air circulation. VII-X.

Leucospermum parile

100 (150()cm, a medium tall shrub with greyish-green, linear leaves and rich yellow flower heads. For any humus rich substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C and a good air circulation. V-VII.

Leuzea centaureoides (syn. Centaurea pulchra)

50cm, makes ornamental, greyish green, deeply serrated leaves in a basale rosette and several stout upright stems each topped by a solitary large, bright lilac flower ball. A rarely cultivated, long-lived perennial. Seeds will be always very scarce as plants in cultivation make only very few viable seeds. For any rich, very well drained soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. V-VI.

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Leuzea rhapontica (Giant Scabiosa)

100cm, Giant Scabiosa makes most ornamental, stout upright stems each topped by a solitary, very large, bright lilac flower ball. A rarely cultivated, long-lived perennial from the Altai Mountians in southern Siberia. Seeds will be always very scarce as plants in cultivation make only very few viable seeds. For any rich, very well drained soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. V.

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Levisticum officinale (Loveage)

120 (200)cm, Lovage is a herbaceous perennial with tall annual stems from a stout rootstock and dark green, shiny, very aromatic leaves. Young leaves and shoots are added to soups and stews and have a parsely-like, yet much stronger, plesant flavor. Easily cultivated in any rich, fresh, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan Honeysuckle)

200 (300)cm, Himalayan Honeysuckle is a most beautiful perennial shrub with fast growing annual shoots and terminal clusters of pendulous, fragrant white to rose trumpet-like flowers covered with purplish to reddish bracts. Brilliant purplish-black berries in late summer and autumn. Easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-X.

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Liatris aspera (Rough Blazing Star)

100 (150)cm, Rough Blazing Star makes upright lax spikes of pale purple flowers above a basal evergreen rosette of narrow leaves. Native of moist and rich soils in meadows and prairies in Central USA. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VIII-IX.

Liatris cylindracea (Ontario Blazing Star)

70 (100)cm, Ontario Blazing Star makes upright lax spikes of pale purple flowers above a basal evergreen rosette of narrow leaves. Native of moist and rich soils in meadows and prairies in northern and Central USA. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-IX.

Liatris ligulistylis (Meadow Blazing Star)

90 (130)cm, Meadow Blazing Star makes upright lax spikes of rich pink flowers above a basal evergreen rosette of narrow leaves. Native of moist and rich soils in meadows and prairies in Central USA. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VIII-IX.

Liatris punctata (Dotted Blazing Star)

50 (100)cm, Dotted Blazing Star makes upright dense spikes of rich pink flowers above a basal evergreen rosette of narrow leaves. Native of moist and rich soils in meadows and prairies in Central USA. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-IX.

Liatris scariosa (Eastern Blazing Star)

40 (100)cm, Eastern Blazing Star makes showy upright stalks with bright pink to pink lavender flower clusters above a basal rosette of narrow, grass-like leaves. It is native of prairies in south-eastern North America. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

Liatris spicata (Dense Blazing Star)

80 (150)cm, Dense Blazing Star is a clump-forming perennial with dense spikes of rich purple flowers above a basal evergreen rosette of narrow leaves. Native of moist and rich soils in meadows, wet prairies and roadsides from Central to Southeastern USA. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-IX.

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Liatris squarrosa (Scaly Blazing Star)

30 (70)cm, Dotted Blazing Star makes upright lax, branching spikes of rich pink flowers above a basal evergreen rosette of narrow leaves. Native of moist and rich soils in meadows and prairies in Southeastern USA. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-IX.

Libertia caerulescens

20 (30)cm, a perennial with dark evergreen, iris-like leaves and upright stalks with delicate china-blue flowers in early summer. Native of rich, semi-moist soils in mountain meadows in Chile. For any humus-rich, always slightly moist soil in a sunny to partially shaded, protected spot. In cold areas give some insulating dry mulch layer against freezing through of the ground. VI-VII.

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Libertia formosa (Snowy Mermaid)

30 (40)cm, Snowy Mermaid makes dense tufts of ornamental like, dark green leaves and upright stalks of white flowers. Native of Chile. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot in the garden. Give some dry mulch layer in winter as protection in colder climates. V-VI.

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Libertia peregrinans (New Zealand Mikoikoi)

30 (40)cm, New Zealand Mikoikoi makes dense tufts of ornamental like leaves with a copper-bronze mid rib and upright stalks of white flowers. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot in the garden. Give some dry mulch layer in winter as protection in colder climates. VI-VII.

Ligularia dentata (Japanese Goldenray)

100 (140)cm, Japanese Goldenray is an ornamental perennial with large round leaves and erect, lose umbels of rich yellow ray flowers. Native of semimoist meadows in Japan and China. For any humus rich, slightly moist soil in partial shade. VI-VIII.

Ligularia przewalskii (Shavalski's Ligularia)

130 (160)cm, Shavalski's Ligularia is a medium tall perennial with showy dark green, deeply cut foliage and upright stalks with yellow flowers. It is native of humus rich, slightly moist soils in open spots in mountain forests from Mongolia to Northern China. Easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil in a preferably partially shaded spot. V-VI.

Lilium columbianum

150 (200)cm, makes pendulous bright orange flower trumpets with strongly recurved petals and dark spots on the inside above a stout stem with leaves arranged in whorls. From moist, leafy soils in open spots in woods and scrubs in North America (Central British Columbia to North California) at up to 1.650m. For any rich, leafy, slightly moist soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI.

Lilium formosanum var. pricei

50 (90)cm, an elegantly leafed, absolutely hardy Lilium from Taiwan. Very fragrant, trumpet shaped, pure white flowers, up to 20cm long (!). Flowers are similar to Lilium leucanthum or Lilium regale, yet Lilium formosum has only few, dark green, shiny, very narrow lanceolate leaves. It is still a rather rare lily species. For any well drained, leafy soil. Plant bulbs rather deep (some 15cm) so that its’ stem roots will develop well. VII-VIII.

Lilium hansonii

70 (100)cm, an endemic liliy species from deciduous forest on the island of Ulleungo in South Korea. It makes very nice, pendulous yellow to orange flowers with dark dotted petals. For any humus rich, always slightly moist, yet well drained soil in partial shade. V-VI.

Lilium leucanthum

160 (200)cm, a late flowering Lilium from NW China with large white and fragrant trumpets. For partial shade in any humus rich, well drained soil. Still rare, yet easy. VIII-IX.

Lilium martagon (Turkcap Lily)

100 (120)cm, native Turkcap Lily of S Central Europe with stout stems, bearing numerous waxy rose purplish flowers. Plant in a partially shaded spot in any humus rich, well drained soil with some loam added. V-VI.

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Lilium martagon var. album (White Turkcap Lily)

90 (120)cm, white Turkcap Lily is a showy and graceful, pure white flowering form of the common turkcap from Southern and Central Europe. Similar to the species it has stout stems, which show numerous waxy, white flowers. Plant in a partially shaded spot in any humus rich, well drained soil with some loam added. V-VI.

Lilium martagon var. cattaniae

100 (120)cm, a variety from south-eastern Europe with showy, dark purplish flowers. For a partially shaded spot in any humus rich, yet well drained soil with some clay added. V-VI.

Lilium michiganense (Michigan Lily)

Lilium pardalinum (Panther Lily)

150 (220)cm, Panther Lily is a tall species from moist, humus rich sites in woods and by streams in USA (S Oregon, W Utah to California) with creeping rhizomes forming rich flowering clumps in time. Makes bright orange to yellowish orange (rarely red) flowers with strongly recurved petals and maroon spots inside above leaves arranged in whorls. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Plumas County, Greenville, California at some 600m. V-VI.

Lilium philadelphicum (Philadelphia Lily)

Lilium pumilum

30 (60)cm, makes short stalks densely covered with linear leaves and crowned by showy bright orange flowers. Native of montane areas from eastern Siberia to China, Korea and Mongolia. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

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Lilium regale

100 (130)cm, large white trumpets with rose shaded outer petals. Strongly sweet perfumed. Any alkaline soil in full sun. VI-VII.

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Lilium sulphureum

120 (140)cm, an Asian species with white flower trumpets with a pale yellow throat on a tall stem with narrow leaves. For a partially shaded spot in any humus rich, yet well drained soil with some clay added. VII-IX.

Lilium superbum

100 (180)cm, Turk's-cap lily with yellow-orange flowers and usually a greenish center and small dark spots above leaves arranged in whorls. Growing in moist mountain meadows and open spots in woods in E USA and E Canada. Makes nice clumps by stoloniferous bulbs. For any rich, leafy, slightly moist, yet well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VII-VIII.

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Lilium washingtonianum (Washington's Lily)

110 (170)cm, Washington's Lily has pure white trumpets above slender stems with whorls of undulated, bluish green foliage. Native of mountainous slopes in California, USA. Requires a well drained, rocky soil in open, sunny spots. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Plumas County, Round Valley Lake, California at some 1.820m. VI-VII.

Linaria purpurea

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Lindelofia longiflora (Eastern Gromwell)

30 (50)cm, Eastern Gromwell is an evergreen perennial from the western Himalaya and makes dark green, elongated oval, bristly leaves and intense blue flowers spikes. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Lindheimera texana (Texas Yellowstar)

30 (50)cm, Texas Yellowstar is a showy annual with erect, losely branching stalks topped by rich yellow flowers above hairy, long leaves. Native or rocky sites in full sun in the South of the USA. For any rich, very well drained slightly rocky or sandy soil in full sun. VII-VIII.

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Linum austriacum

40 (70)cm, large pendulous stalks similar to Linum perenne, pale blue flowers in VI-VIII.

Linum bienne

30 (50)cm, biannual, narrow-leafed species with clear blue flowers. Native of dryish spots in the Mediterranean region. For any well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Linum catharticum

10 (20)cm, rarely seen, small, low annual to biannual species with rather broad glaucous leaves and plenty of small, terminal white to light rose flowers. Native of rocky spots in the Mediterranean region to W Asia. For any well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

Linum corymbulosum

5 (10)cm, a miniature annual flax species from coastal arid lands in the Mediterranean. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow in mid spring under glass at a minimum of some 5°C in full sun. VI-VIII.

Linum flavum

25 (40)cm, medium tall, compact hardy perennial with golden yellow flowers in dense, many-flowered heads above broad leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny position. VI-VII.

Linum grandiflorum (Red Flax)

30 (45)cm, Red Flax is an utmost showy annual from North Africa (Algeria) and makes large, brilliant red flowers on elegant stalks with narrow bluish-green leaves. Easily grown in an rich, well drained soil in full sun. Will readily self-sow under appropriate conditions. VI-VIII.

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Linum hirsutum ssp. hirsutum

30cm, late flowering, perennial species from meadows in eastern Central Europe. Bright blue flowers above quite broad leaves. For a well drained, sandy to rocky soil in a protected spot in full sun. VII-IX.

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Linum leonii

40 (70)cm, as Linum perenne with broader leaves and intense blue flowers in VI-VIII.

Linum narbonense

40 (70)cm, as Linum perenne with longer stalks and deep blue to pale blue flowers. From north-eastern Portugal towards Spain, Sicily and N Africa. VI-VIII.

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Linum perenne

40 (70)cm, large pendulous stalks with numerous pale blue flowers in VI-VIII.

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Linum perenne var. lewisii (North American Blue Flax)

40 (90)cm, North American Blue Flax is a herbaceous perennial with several upright, delicate stems with narrow, bluish green foliage and numerous sky blue flowers over a long period. Native of sunny spots in meadows from Alaska south to California (USA). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. III-VII.

Linum rigidum (Stiff-stem Flax)

30 (50)cm, Stiff-stem Flax is a beautiful perennial native throughout central North America. Is has branching stalks with narrow leaves topped by rich apricot flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Baca County, Colorado, USA at some 1.550m. VI-VII.

Linum usitatissimum (Real Flax)

60 (100)cm, Real Flax is an easily grown annual with hundred brilliant, sky blue flowers all summer long. Will readily selfsow under appropiate conditions. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-IX.

Lippia javanica (South African Mint-Lemon Shrub)

100 (150)cm, South African Mint-Lemon Shrub, Massai Shrub Verbena or Mosquito Plant is a small woody shrub from eastern South Africa and Java and has strongly mint-lemon scented, oval, finely pubescent leaves with prominent nerves and axilliary dense flower buds with small unconspicuous white to pale rose or pale yellow flowers. Leaves are traditionally used for aromatic herb teas against fever. An essential oil is distilled from the leaves (Lippia Oil) and the plant is said to repel mosquitos. An excellent pot or container plant for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier and preferably frostfree at a minimum of some 5°C. VII-X.

Liquidambar styraciflua (North American Amber Tree)

7 (15)m, North American Amber Tree is an ornamental, tall deciduous tree from North America to Central America. It has acer-like foliage turning to bright yellow, orange and deep red in autumn. Easily grown in any rich soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot.

Lissanthe rubicundus (Beard Heath)

100cm, Beard Heath is a small trailing subshrub with narrow lanceolate leaves and slightly fringed withe flowers. For any rich, well drained susbtrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 15°C. VII-IX.

Lithodora hispidula ssp. versicolor Exclusive

40 (70)cm, a semi-woody dwarf shrub from the Borage family (Boraginaceae) with glossy, leathery, dark green, bristle leaves and pendulous white flowers fading to rose and pale lilac with age. Native of rocky soils in sunny spots on Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. For any rich, well drained substrate in pots. Not winter hardy, keep plants drier in winter in full sun at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VII.

Loasa acanthifolia

Lobelia bridgesii (Tupa rosada)

50 (100)cm, Tupa rosada is a herbaceous mountainous perennial from Chile with upright stems ending in a raceme with showy pink, funnel shaped flowers. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in a sunny spot. It is reasonably hardy in Central Europe, yet requires protection from winter wetness and give some extra winter protection (e.g. dry mulch layer). VI-VII.

Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)

80 (120)cm, Cardinal Flower is a semi-perennial with impressive, brilliant red, tubular flowers in dense, tall spikes. It is native of rich, moist soils in meadows and woods, and at borders of ponds and streams from Florida to Texas, north to New Brunswick (USA), Quebec, and Ontario (Canada). For any humus rich, preferably slightly moist soil in a sunny to partially shaded position. Will readily self-sow under good conditions. VII-IX.

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Lobelia excelsa (Tupa roja)

60 (100)cm, Tupa roja is a herbaceous mountainous perennial from Chile with upright stems ending in a raceme with showy, scarlet to orange, funnel shaped flowers above narrow leaves. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in a sunny spot. It is reasonably hardy in Central Europe, yet requires protection from winter wetness and give some extra winter protection (e.g. dry mulch layer). VI-VII.

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Lobelia giberroa (Tree Lobelia)

2 (9)m, Tree Lobelia makes a showy, large, fresh green, broad leaf rosette on a woody, very tall stem and an impressive, long-lasting, dense inflorescence with uncountable greenish blue flowers. 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. V-X.

Lobelia polyphylla

70 (120)cm, a semiwoody perennial from Chile with upright, branching stems ending in a raceme with utmost showy, burgundy red, funnel shaped flowers above narrow leaves. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in a sunny spot. It is reasonably hardy in Central Europe, yet requires protection from winter wetness and give some extra winter protection (e.g. dry mulch layer). VI-VII.

Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia)

80 (120)cm, Great Blue Lobelia is a tall herbaceous short-lived perennial with showy spikes of dark blue flowers. It is native of rich, semi-moist prairies, open spots im woods, wet meadows, and along side streams and ponds in central and eastern USA. Easily grown in any humus rich, well drained, always slightly moist soil in a preferably sunny spot. VII-IX.

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Lobelia tupa (Chilenean Devil's Tobacco)

40 (80)cm, Chilenean Devil's Tobacco is a herbaceous mountainous perennial from Chile with upright stems ending in a raceme with showy, dark red, funnel shaped flowers. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in a sunny spot. It is reasonably hardy in Central Europe, yet requires protection from winter wetness and give some extra winter protection (e.g. dry mulch layer). VI-VII.

Lonicera etrusca (Mediterranean Honeysuckle)

2 (4)m, Mediterranean Honeysuckle is a woody evergreen to deciduous climber from open spots in woods and thickets in the Mediterranean. Makes creamish-yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance followed by orange fruits. Easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded and preferably protected spot. V-VII.

Lonicera prolifera (Yellow Vine Honeysuckle)

2 (5)m, Yellow Vine Honeysuckle is a semi-woody deciduous vine from Eastern North America with showy yellow fragrant flowers followed by ornamental rosy-red berries in later summer. A fully hardy Lonicera species which is easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. V-VII.

Lonicera vesicaria (Korean Honeysuckle)

2 (4)m, Korean Honeysuckle is a woody, deciduous shrub with upright growing branches and numerous pale creamish-yellow flowers in terminal heads with a sweet fragrance in the afternoon and at night. Easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. V-VII.

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Lotus jacobaeus

30 (50)cm, a biannual to semi perennial species native of rocky sites on the Cape Verde islands. Makes loosely branching stems with narrow, bluish green foliage and outstanding, dark wine red, almost black appearing flowers. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 15°C in full sun. VI-VIII.

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Ludwigia peruviana

120 (180)cm, bright yellow flowers with four petals on erect stems with slightly hairy leaves. Native of wet areas in South America. The semiperennial plants will usually die in winter, however they are easily raised from seed, potted in late spring. Seedlings are fast growing. Ideal for any humus rich, wet soil (e.g. at the edge of a pond, bog, etc.) in a sunny spot. V-IX.

Luffa aegyptica (syn. Luffa cylindrica)

4 (8)m, Luffa Sponge has large bright yellow male flowers in clusters and smaller single female flowers appear on the same plant and are pollinated by bees. Immature green fruits are shaped like cucumbers but much larger, up to 70cm long. When mature, the interior shows a network of fibers surrounding blackish seeds. The fibers are cleaned and used as a natural vegetable sponge.

Lunaria annua (Silver Leaf)

50 (80)cm, Silver Leaf is an annual to biannual species from dry mountains in south-eastern Europe an d W Asia. Makes heart shaped, strongly serrated leaves and a central lax raceme of bright pink (sometimes pure white), slightly fragrant flowers followed by large, most decorative oval, slivery white seed capsule used in the floristry. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Very easily cultivated and readily self sows. V-VI.

Lunaria rediviva (Perennial Silver Leaf)

50 (80)cm, Perennial Silver Leaf makes annual racemes from a perennial rootstock with terminal clusters of light pink to white flowers followed by flat, elongated egg shaped, silvery white seed capsules and arrow shaped, strongly serrated leaves. Native of open spots in woods throughout Europe. For any humus rich, preferably slightly moist, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. V-VI.

Lupinus albicaulis (Sickle Keel Lupine)

50 (80)cm, Sickle Keel Lupine is a herbaceous and clump forming perennial with either rich blue or white flowers in dense and tall racemes above grayish green leaves. It is native in rocky soils in mountainous areas in western USA from Washington to California. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. VI-VII.

Lupinus alpestris (Mountain Lupine)

100cm, Mountain Lupine makes upright spikes of showy rich blue flowers. It is native of rocky sites and open spots in woods in the south-western USA. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Lupinus angustifolius (Narrow-Leafed Lupine)

60 (100)cm, Narrow-Leafed Lupine is a herbaceous biannual to short-lived perennial with showy, rich ink blue flowers in a dense raceme above narrowly divided leaves. It is native from dryish soils in Eurasia. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

Lupinus arboreus (Blue Shrub Lupine)

100 (200)cm, Blue Shrub Lupine is a tall perennial, slightly woody sub shrub native of Western USA growing in coastal areas. Makes showy pale blue flower racemes in this form. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot. In cold regions give some protective mulch layer in winter. VII-VIII.

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Lupinus arboreus f. luteus (Yellow Shrub Lupine)

100 (200)cm, Yellow Shrub Lupine is a tall perennial, slightly woody sub shrub native of Western USA growing in coastal areas. Makes showy pale yellow flower racemes in this form. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot. In cold regions give some protective mulch layer in winter. VII-VIII.

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Lupinus arizonicus (Arizona Lupine)

Lupinus densiflorus var. aureus (Yellow Lupine)

Lupinus latifolius (Broad Leaf Lupine)

60 (100)cm, Broad Leaf Lupine is a herbaceous perennial with showy, rich ink blue and white flowers in very tall racemes above large, fresh green leaves. It is native from dryish soils in mountainous areas in south-eastern USA from Washington to Arizona. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

Lupinus littoralis (Seashore Lupine)

60 (100)cm, Seashore Lupine is a herbaceous perennial with rich blue and white flowers in short racemes above densely pubescent, grayish green leaves. It is native in sandy to rocky soils and dry meadows in western USA from British Columbia in the North to California in the South. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. VI-VII.

Lupinus micranthus (Small Flowered Lupine)

20 (40)cm, Small Flowered Lupine is a herbaceous perennial with rich ink blue and white flowers in short racemes above densely pubescent, grayish green leaves. It is native in rocky soils and dry meadows in the western USA from British Columbia in the North to California in the South. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. VI-VII.

Lupinus nootkatensis var. nootkatensis (Alaska Lupine)

100cm, Alaska Lupine is a perennial species from meadows in the southern Alaska region in North America. It makes basal, dark green leaf rosette and beautiful upright stalks with showy rich purplish-blue flowers. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Lupinus polyphyllus (Big Leaf Lupine)

60 (100)cm, Big Leaf Lupine is a herbaceous and clump forming perennial with showy, rich blue and lilac flowers in very tall and broad racemes above large leaves. It is native from humus rich soils throughout north-western and north-eastern North America and has become naturalized in many parts of Europe. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VII.

Lupinus rivularis (Riverbank Lupine)

40 (70)cm, Riverbank Lupine is a herbaceous and clump forming perennial with pale sky blue or white flowers in dense racemes above grayish green leaves. It is native in rich, slightly moist soils alongside streams or open spots in woods in mountainous areas in western USA from British Columbia to California. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

Lupinus sericeus (Silky Lupine)

100cm, Silky Lupine makes showy ink blue flower stems above silvery green, finely haired leaves. It is native of rocky sites in mountains in western North America. For any rich, very well drained soil in full sun. VI-VII.

Lupinus succulentus (Arroyo Lupine)

Lychnis alpina (Alpine Catchfly)

30 (40)cm, Alpine Catchfly is similar to Lychnis viascaria, yet smaller in all parts. For an open spot in full sun. Ideal for the rock garden. IV-V.