List by Plants' Species A - Z

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.

Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese Cross)

40 (60)cm, Maltese Cross makes brilliant scarlet flowers in dense cluster. Each flower is shaped like a Maltese Cross, hence its name. From W Russia (Odessa towards Moscow). VI-VIII.

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Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

50 (70)cm, Rose Campion has large purple flowers over densely hairy, silvery white leaves. Very attractive color, excellent plant for any soil in half-shade to full sun. Native to Czech Republic, Yugoslavia towards Iran and Turkestan from rocky grounds. V-VII.

Lychnis flos-cuculi (Ragged Robin)

20 (30)cm, Ragged Robin is a herbaceous perennial native of semi moist meadows throughout Europe and northwestern Asia. Makes short lax inflorescence with showy, bright pink flowers with ragged petals. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. V-VI.

Lychnis viscaria (Sticky Catchfly)

30 (50)cm, Sticky Catchfly is native of alpine cliffs and dry rocks. It makes narrow, glabrous (sticky) leaves and spikes of numerous purple red flowers. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. IV-V.

Lycium chinense (Goji Berry)

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Lycium europaeum (Common Wolfberry)

100 (150)cm, Common Wolfberry is a deciduous, woody shrub with pendulous , pale mauve flowers followed by orange-red, elongated ovoid berries, which are not edible unlike those in the related Goji berries (Lycium chinense and Lycium barbarum). An Eurasian species from rocky, sunny sites. For any rich, very well drained soil in full sun. V-VII.

Lycopersicon esculentum ssp. pimpinellifolium

100 (150)cm, native of the lower-elevation coastal valleys of Peru. It produces numerous small red, sweet-fleshed fruits, each some 1cm in diameter. These can be eaten raw or added to salads. Easily grown in any rich, well dained soil in a sunny spot. Sow seeds flat in any rich, well drained substrate in pots in mid spring at some 20°C. Keep pots in a sunny spot. Transplant seedlings to the final spot in the garden after the last freezing nights by the end of spring to early summer. VI-VIII.

Lycopersicon hirsutum

150 (400)cm, native to Peru and southern parts of Ecuador. It makes long trailing shoots and its' sulphurous yellow flowers are followed by small, greenish edible fruits, each some 1cm in diameter. They have a sweet pulp inside and a slightly bitter skin and may be used as vegetables for cooking. This wild species may serve as well for breeding new green skinned tomato cultivars. For any rich, well dained soil in a sunny spot. Sow seeds flat in any rich, well drained substrate in pots in mid spring at some 20°C. Keep pots in a sunny spot. Transplant seedlings to the final spot in the garden after the last freezing nights by the end of spring to early summer. VI-IX.

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Lycopersicon peruvianum

70 (120)cm, a wild tomato native of Peru and Ecuador. It makes small sulfur yellow flowers and yellowish green, slightly bitter fruits with brownish green stripes or lilac shades. Fruits are usually not eaten raw but cooked and added to stews. Easily grown in any rich, well dained soil in a sunny spot. Sow seeds flat in any rich, well drained substrate in pots in mid spring at some 20°C. Keep pots in a sunny spot. Transplant seedlings to the final spot in the garden after the last freezing nights by the end of spring to early summer. VI-VIII.

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Lysichiton americanus (North American Yellow Skunk Cabbage)

70 (120)cm, North American Yellow Skunk Cabbage is a very tall and broad species from North America with a tall, rich yellow spath with an unusual, very intense, sweet-musky scent in mid spring, followed by tall, yellowish green leaves. Easily grown in any humus rich, always moist soil in partial shade to full sun. Excellent for the border of a pond or watercourse. III-IV.

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Lysichiton camtschatcense (Camtschatka White Skunk Cabbage)

40 (70)cm, Camtschatka White Skunk Cabbage is the rarer counterpart species to Lysichiton americanus and is native of north-eastern Asia (Russia). It makes in early spring pure white, almost scentless spathes and deep green leaves. Easily grown in any humus rich, always moist soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Excellent plant for the border of a pond or a watercourse. III-IV.

Lysimachia minoricensis (Menorca Loosestrife)

20 (30)cm, Menorca Loosestrife is a perennial, which grew in moist spots along side rivers and ponds on Menorca (Balearic islands, Spain), yet it has become extinct for the destruction of its habitat and is now known only in cultivation. It makes a basal rosette of ornamental dark green leaves with silver veines and upright stalks with small yellow flowers. Easily grown in any humus rich, slightly moist soil in a protected spot. In very cold climates give a good mulch layer in winter as protection against freezing through. VI-VII.
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Machaeranthera tanacetifolia (Tansyleaf Tansyaster)

30 (50)cm, Tansyleaf Tansyaster is an annual to biannual with numerous bright purple flowers with a brilliant yellow center in summer above deeply divided leaves. It is native of dryish, sunny sites in central and southwestern USA. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-VIII.

Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber Magnolia)

8 (15)m, Cucumber Magnolia is a pyramidal tree from New York, Georgia to Illinois and Arkansas with dark green leaves, soft pubescent below. Greenish yellow flowers, followed by decorative cucumber-like fruits in vermillion red. Bright yellow foliage in autumn. For sun or partial shade in any deep and rich soil. III-IV.

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Magnolia denudata

4 (12)m, an elegant, deciduous tree with a dense and broad ovoid crown and numerous large, pure white flowers in mid spring. A very ornamental species, which is easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. III-IV.

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Magnolia grandiflora (Evergreen Magnolia)

5 (15)m, Evergreen Magnolia or Southern Magnolia has huge, pure white to creamy white, saucer-like flowers which reach up to 30 cm (!) in diameter. It is an evergreen (!) tree native of northern Carolina to Florida and Texas with glossy dark green, leathery foliage, which is finely covered with brownish maroon hairs beneath. Later it makes large, pineapple-like purplish fruits with scarlet berries in autumn. A very decorative and robust species. Protect young plants from freezing through, e. g. with a thick dry mulch layer. IV-V.

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Magnolia kobus (Kobushi Magnolia)

3 (6)m, Kobushi Magnolia is an erect growing, broad tree from Japan with deep green foliage and numerous large white flowers. For a sunny spot in any rich soil. III-IV.

Magnolia sieboldii (Siebold's Shrub Magnolia)

2 (3)m, Siebold's Shrub Magnolia is a woody shrub with lax, open crown and very ornamental, large white flowers with a purple-red center. An extremely rarely seen beauty Magnolia from eastern Asia. For any partially shaded spot in a preferably leafy, humus rich, slightly moist soil. V-VII.

Magnolia tripetala

4 (10)m, smaller, erect growing tree from USA (S Pennsylvania to N Georgia, Alabama to Kentucky and Arkansas) with a broad pyramidal crown and huge dark green leaves. Lax creamy white flowers of up to 25cm ø ! Makes especially large bright red, pineapple like fruits which give a special decorative effect in late summer and autumn. IV-V.

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Magnolia virginiana (Sweet Bay Magnolia)

200 (300)cm, Sweet Bay Magnolia is an utmost ornamental, deciduous to evergreen tall and broad, branching shrub to small tree with large oval, leathery, dark green leaves and incredibly strong perfumed, pure snow white flowers in late spring to early summer. This beautiful species is native of swamps and marshes in South-Western USA. Seeds are from northern populations with fully winter hardy, deciduous plants, which are easily grown in any humus rich, slighly moist soil in partial shade to full sun. Seeds are very scarce! V-VI.

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Maianthemum dilatatum (False Lily of the Valley)

10cm, False Lily of the Valley (syn. Maianthemum kamtschaticum) is a herbaceous perennial with slightly creeping rhizomes. It makes dense carpets of glossy leaves with small white inflorescences in time. It is native of woods with a disjunct distribution in north-western North America and north-eastern Asia. For any rich, very well drained soil in a partially shaded to shaded spot. Excellent under trees and shrubs. IV-V.

Maihuenia poeppigii

Malacothamnus fremontii (Fremont's Bush Mallow)

150 (180)cm, Fremont's Bush Mallow is a woody small shrub with ovate, white hairy leaves on tall stems with numerous pale purple to rose flowers. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. In very cold area grow in pots, in winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 5°C in full sun. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Tulare County, California, USA at some 2000m. VII-VII.

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Malope trifida (Malope Mallow)

30 (50), Malope Mallow is an annual species with showy red, rose to white flower cups above acer-like foliage. Native of sunny sites in South-Western Europe and North Africa. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Either sow directly into the ground from autumn to early summer or precultivate in pots at some 20°C in early spring and transplant seedlings end of spring to early summer after the last freezing nights. Seeds from a pure white flowering strain. VI-VIII.

Malva alcea (Hollyhock Mallow)

110 (150)cm, Hollyhock Mallow is a herbaceous biannual to perennial and similar to Lavatera thuringiaca. It makes tall, upright annual stems with numerous bright rose, quite large flowers and silvery-grey, serrated, maple-like leaves. It is native of dryish soils in sunny spots from central to S Europe. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. VI-VIII.

Malva moschata (Musk Mallow)

120 (150)cm, Musk Mallow is a semiperennial native throughout Central Europe occurring in open sites in rich, stony, slightly dry soils. Makes bright rose flowers above strongly dissected, geranium-like leaves. All densely covered with fine white hairs. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. V-VIII.

Malva sylvestris ssp. mauritiana (Mauritanian Mallow)

150cm, Mauritanian Mallow is a an annual to short lived perennial with upright stems densely covered with large, rich lilac flowers with pale rose stripes. Native of Southwestern Europe and Northwestern Africa. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

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Malva sylvestris ssp. sylvestris (Common Mallow)

100 (180)cm, Common Mallow is a perennial species of central and southern Europe with numerous middle-sized bright rose flowers with darker central veines which serve as nectar guides for visiting bees. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Plants from the island of Sardinia (Italy) have slightly larger flowers with much broader petals than those from populations found in Germany. V-VIII.

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Malva verticillata f. pulchella

50 (150)cm, annual to biannual mallow native from Europe throughout Asia. Has slightly pubescent leaves and many small rose flowers arranged in dense whorls around the upright stem. Excellent for the rock garden in any well drained soil and full sun. Will self sow freely under suitable conditions. VI-VIII.

Mandevilla suaveolens (syn. Mandevilla laxa)

150 (3)m, evergreen climber with glossy, dark green foliage and dense clusters of white, star-like flowers, heavily vanilla scented. Very easy to cultivate. Native to Argentina and Bolivia. Endures slight frost in early autumn. VII-IX.

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Mandragora officinarum var. autumnalis (Autumn-flowering Mandrake)

10 (20)cm, Autumn-flowering Mandrake is a perennial, summer dormant herb with a thick, branched rootstock and a basal rosette of large, elongated, wrinkled, dark green leaves. The whitish green to dull blue upwards facing flowers are bell shaped and born in the center of the rosette. The round, ripe fruits are yellow. For any rich, well drained, deep soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. This autumn flowering variety is hardier than the spring flowering one. Seeds from a wild collection in Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain. IX-X.

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Marcetella maderensis Exclusive

150 (250)cm, a rare and highly threatened tall evergreen woody shrub from Madeira with ornamental, fresh green feathered leaves and terminal racemes with inconspicuous small flowers. Excellent container plant which is easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 10°C in full sun. VI-VIII.

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Matricaria recutita (Real Chamomile)

40 (70)cm, Real Chamomile makes several branches with finely cut leaves and white, sweet aromatic flower buds with a yellow, elongated disk. Fresh or dried young flowers are used in uncountable herbal teas for their antiseptic properties. An annual to biannual species for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VIII.

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Matthiola maderensis (Madeira Levkoje)

100 (150)cm, Madeira Levkoje is the tallest and one of the most ornamental Matthiola species and is native of the succulent zone of Madeira. It has very long, lax branching racemes of very fragrant flowers, opening whitish rose and fading to reddish purple, above a decorative basal to short-stemmed rosette of long, lanceolate, silvery green leaves, which show purplish red margins if being cultivated in a sunny spot. Easy in any rich, rocky soil, keep always sunny and in winter at min. 10°C. Usually grows as a biannual, yet can easily be propagated by seed. VI-VIII.

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Matthiola tricuspidata (Coastal Levkoje)

10 (15)cm, Coastal Levkoje is a dwarf annual to biannual from sandy soils in the vicinity of the sea throughout the Mediterranean. It makes a basal rosette of greyish hairy leaves and a central inflorescence of pale rose flowers with a white center. For any rich, rocky soil, and at a minimum of some 10°C in winter in full sun. Best grown as an annual, sow in early spring under glass and transplant to the garden after the last freezing nights end of spring. VI-VIII.

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Maurandya scandens (Climbing Snapdragon)

120 (200)cm, Climbing Snapdragon (syn. Asarina scandens) is a showy fast growing annual climber with numerous foxglove-like lilac-purple flowers with a white throat throughout summer. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partiall shaded spot. Sow seeds flat on top of any rich, well drained soil at some 20°C in a sunny spot under glass in mid spring. Do not cover seeds with soil. Transplant seedlings to the open garden after the last freezing nights from late spring to mid summer. VI-VIII.

Meconopsis cambrica (Yellow Welsh Poppy)

20 (30)cm, Yellow Welsh Poppy is the only herbaceous European species and has showy bright yellow flower plates above yellowish green leaves. Easily grown in any humus rich, slightly moist soil in partial shade. V-VI.

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Medicago arborea (Moon Trefoil Shrub)

120 (200)cm, Moon Trefoil Shrub is a Mediterranean, woody perennial shrub with ornamental, dense terminal clusters of rich yellow to orange-yellow flowers followed by moon like seed capsules and trifoliate leaves, which are slightly silvery-green beneath. For any rich, well-drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 3°C. Seeds from a wildcollection at Cap Canaille at 350m (Cassis, Marseille region, Provence, France). X-III.

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150 (250)cm, Lemon Yellow Moon Treefoil Shrub is native of the Balearic islands of Ibiza and La Cabrera (South of Mallorca) and has become a rare and treatend species in nature most likely due to uncontrolled grazing of savaged goats. It is a perennial woody shrub with ornamental, dense terminal clusters of pale lemon yellow flowers followed by large moon like seed capsules and trifoliate leaves. For any rich, well-drained susbrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 5°C. V-VIII.

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140 (200)cm, Kriti Trefoil Shrub is a 1981 newly described species from Kriti island (Greece). It is a woody shrub with numerous orange-yellow terminal flower bunches and narrow, dark green leaves. 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. IV-VI.

Melaleuca alternifolia (Oil Tea Tree)

Melaleuca armillaris

3 (7)m, Bracelet Honey Myrtle is a spreading tall shrub or small tree with linear, light green leaves and pure white flowers in dense terminal spikes. A native species of Queensland and E Tasmania. For any humus rich, sandy, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VIII.

Melaleuca cordata

1 (1.5)m, Heart-leaf Honey Myrtle is a small woody shrub with heart shaped, grayish green leaves and ornamental rich purple flowers n terminal dense spikes. It is native of W Australia and can be grown in a humus rich, preferably sandy, very well drained, and rather dry soil in a sunny spot. V-VIII.

Melaleuca diosmatifolia (Rosy Honey Myrtle)

Melaleuca diosmatifolia (syn. Melaleuca erubescens)

1 (2.5)m, Rosy Paperbark is a small woody shrub with narrow, linear leaves and dense terminal spikes of most ornamental pale to deep mauve flowers. It is native of woodlands in New South Wales (Sydney area) to south-eastern Queensland. For any humus rich, sandy, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Melaleuca elliptica

2 (3)m, Granite Honey Myrtle is a medium sized woody shrub with small, elliptical, grayish green leaves and dense terminal spikes of deep red flowers. It is native of S Australia (Esperance to Striling Ranges and Sharks Bay). For any humus rich, preferably slightly rocky, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Melaleuca ericifolia

1.50 (2.50)m, Heath Melaleuca is a medium sized woody shrub with dark green, short, needle-like leaves and dense terminal spikes of yellowish white flowers. For any humus rich, preferably slightly rocky, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. IV-VII.

Melaleuca filifolia (Wiry Honey Myrtle)

Melaleuca fulgens

2 (3)m, Scarlet Honey Myrtle is a medium sized woody shrub with short, narrow, grayish green leaves and dense terminal spikes of scarlet to deep red flowers. It is native of W Australia (South Australia and Northern Territory). For any humus rich, preferably slightly rocky, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Melaleuca glaberrima

1m, is a small woody shrub with short, narrow, mid green leaves and dense terminal clusters of ornamental mauve-pink flowers. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. X-I.

Melaleuca hypericifolia

2 (3)m, Red-flowered Paperbark is a medium sized to large woody shrub with small, grayish green to mid green leaves and terminal spikes of orange red flowers. It is native of the south-east coast of New South Wales, Australia. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Melaleuca megacephala (Yellow Pom-Pom Myrtle)

Melaleuca nesophila

3 (5)m, Honey Myrtle makes a tall woody shrub with elliptical, mid green leaves and terminal globular spikes of purple flowers. It is native of the south coast of W Australia. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VIII.

Melaleuca pentagona

Melaleuca pulchella

1 (2)m, Claw Honey Myrtle makes a small low woody shrub with fine green leaves and pink, terminal, claw-like flowers. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VIII.

Melaleuca radula (Graceful Honey Myrtle)

Melaleuca spathulata (Purple Myrtle)

Melaleuca squamea (Swamp Honey Myrtle)

Melaleuca suberosa (Cork Bark Honey Myrtle)

Melaleuca trichophylla (Pretty Honey Myrtle)

Melaleuca viridiflora (red)

3 (8)m, Broad-leafed Paperbark makes a tall woody shrub to small tree with broad, oval, leathery dull dark green leaves and terminal, dense, cylindrical spikes of bright red flowers in this red form. It is native of humus rich, slightly moist soils in tropical N Australia and New Guinea. For any humus rich, well drained, always slightly moist soil in a sunny spot. V-VIII.

Melaleuca wilsonii

1 (2)m, Violet Honey-Myrtle is a small, long-lived woody shrub with narrow, short, lemon-scented leaves and axillary, dense racemes of bright pinkish red flowers. This species is native of Victoria and South Australia. For any humus rich, well drained, always slightly moist soil in a sunny spot. X-XI.

Melampodium leucanthum (Blackfoot Daisy)

15 (25)cm, Blackfoot Daisy is a most ornamental perennial with very large, daisy-like white flowers and a yellow center above fine foliage. Native of open spots in woods and meadows in southwestern USA. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Melasphaerula racemosa (South African Fairy Bells)

30 (40)cm, South African Fairy Bells is a herbaceous to evergreen perennial with long slender, branching stems crowned by nodding, cream-white or pale orange flower bells with pointed petals above iris-like, broad foliage. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 10°C VI-VII.

Melia azederach (Chinaberry Tree)

4 (7)m, Chinaberry Tree is an ornamental deciduous, medium sized tree with an open crown, broadly feathered dark green leaves and terminal, pendulous clusters of pale lilac or white, strongly fragrant flower stars followed by ornamental, bright yellow, round fruits (poisonous!) from late summer through early winter. For any rich, well drained soil in a protected spot outside in the garden or in colder regions as a container plant under frost free conditions throughout the year with reduced watering in winter and a minimum of some 5°C. V-VII.

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Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)

30 (80)cm, Lemon Balm is a herbaceous perennial with light green, strongly toothed, egg shaped, pleasantly lemon-scented leaves and small pale yellow axillary flowerss which attract bees and butterflies. The leaves have been used for centuries in potpourris and to prepare teas. It is native of S Europe and N Africa and is easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. VI-VII.

Melissa officinalis ssp. altissima (Crete Balm)

40 (60)cm, Crete Balm (syn. Melissa romana) is a herbaceous perennial with nicely aromatic, pubescent leaves which may be used in teas and fruit salads. It is native of the Mediterranean and is easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

Melittis melissophyllum (Bastard Balm)

120 (40)cm, Bastard Balm is a showy spring-flowering herbaceous wood plant with numerous white-rose bicolored flowers in upright stalks. For any rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. Ideal under tall shrubs and trees in the garden. III-IV.

Melon "Piel de Sapo" (Toad Skin Melon)

3 (5)m, Piel de Sapo (Toad Skin Melon) is the most widely grown melon in Spain. It produces large ovoid fruits of some 2kg to 4kg each with a dark green, fissured skin and white and juicy, very sweet flesh similar to the honeymelon. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Sow under frostfree conditions in pots at a minimum of some 20°C in mid spring. Transplant to the final spot in the garden from late spring to early summer as soon as no more cool nights are to be expected. Seeds are from a stabilized variety. VI-VII.

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Melothria pendula (Guadeloupe Mini Cucumber)

200 (400)cm, Guadeloupe Mini Gourd is a vigorously fast growing herbaceous perennial climber from southern USA to Central America and can be grown as an annual. It has numerous small, oblong, white dotted and lined mini cucumbers which are very similar to those of Melothria scabra and which are edible while still being immature. Mature fruits are laxative and have a rather unpleasant, slightly sweet taste. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Either cultivate as an annual or keep dormant rootstock in winter dry at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-IX.

Melothria scabra (Mexican Mini Cucumber)

200 (400)cm, Mini Gourd or Mouse Melon is a vigorously fast growing herbaceous perennial climber from Mexico and Central America, which can be grown as an annual as well. It has numerous small, oblong, green-striped mini cucumbers which have a delicious refreshing taste and which can be eaten raw or sliced in salads. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Either cultivate as an annual or keep dormant rootstock in winter dry at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-IX.

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Menispermum canadense (Canada Moonseed)

3 (8)m, Canada Moonseed is native of woods in eastern Canada. A fast growing, woody vine with medium sized, light green leaves which turn bright yellow in autumn. Makes clusters of ornamental blackish blue berries in autumn. For any humus rich, well-drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. V-VI.

Menispermum dauricum

3 (5)m, Asian Moonseed is a woodland species native of East Asia and Japan. It makes quite thin climbing stems with most ornamental, large, heart shaped, bluish light green leaves and lose clusters of dark bluish-black berries in autumn. Easy in any rich soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. V-VII.

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Mentha aff. longifolia

100cm, Canary populations of this mint related to the Mentha longifolia complex. La Palma plants (eastern ridge of the Caldera de Taburiente, 1500m) have shorter and rather pale rose inflorescences whereas those from Gran Canaria (east of Roque Grande, Los Marteles, 950m) are taller and have longer, rich lilac pink inflorescences. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Plants from both populations are fully winter hardy in Central Europe. VI-VIII.

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Mentha aff. longifolia (ex Lebanon)

70 (120)cm, unidentified mint variety in the Mentha longifolia group with elongated oval leaves, densely covered with short, fine hairs. Intense aromatic mint scent and flavor. Makes terminal, elongated, densely packed clusters of light pink flowers. Seeds from plants found growing along a stream in Yammoune (Beka'a valley, Lebanon) at some 1.650m. Prefers a rich, well drained, yet slightly moist soil. A supposedly winter hardy herbaceous mint. V-IX.

Mentha aquatica (Water Mint)

20 (40)cm, Water Mint is a herbaceous to semi-evergreen Eurasian perennial with strongly fragrant and aromatic leaves which may be used either fresh or dried in the preparation of refreshing teas and are used as well for the medical properties. It has dense, short racemes of small pink flowers. Easily grown in any humus rich, always slightly moist soil in a sunny spot. Excellent at the edge of a pond or watercourse. VI-VIII.

Mentha asiatica (Asian Mint)

100 (140)cm, Asian Mint belongs to the Mentha longifolia group (syn. Mentha longifolia var. asiatica) and is a fully hardy perennial with tall, upright stalks with narrow, grayish-green, scented leaves and terminal upright to horizontal racemes which consist of numerous pale rose flowers. For any humus rich, well-drained soil with sufficient moisture in summer. VI-VIII.

Mentha cervina (Hart's Pennyroyal Mint)

20 (40)cm, Hart's Pennyroyal Mint is a herbaceous to semi-evergreen perennial with highly fragrant and strong aromatic narrow, greyish-green leaves and upright hold racemes with small rose flowers in dense whorls. This species contains Polegion, which is poisonous (!), thus do not use leaves for the preparation of herbal teas! It is Native of humus rich, slightly moist soils in Portugal, on the Balearic islands (Spain) and Corsica (France). Easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

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Mentha longifolia (Horse Mint)

120 (160)cm, Horse Mint has a dense and large foliage, which is strongly silvery-pubescent (hairy), and shows a very pleasant sweet aroma. This form can be used for the preparation of herbal teas. It makes dense terminal clusters of small pinky flowers. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VIII.

Mentha longifolia ssp. capensis (Cape Mint)

100cm, Cape Mint or Karoo Mint from S Africa has unusually narrow, long, fresh green leaves with a sweet-aromatic flavor and terminal spikes of white flowers. Hardy in Central Europe in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

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Mentha longifolia var. teydea (Teide Mint) Exclusive

30cm, Teide Mint, a fragrant variety native of wet places in the Cañadas crater on Tenerife. Makes shorter stems and strongly pubescent, silvery green foliage. Compact spikes with bright rose flowers. For any well drained, rocky, slightly wet soil in a sunny spot. winter hardy in Central Europe in a protected, sunny spot, and excellent pot plant for the winter cold greenhouse or unheated wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 8. V-IX.

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Mentha pulegium (Penny-Royal Mint)

30 (40)cm, Penny-Royal Mint is an European perennial mint species with slightly creeping rhizomes and annual upright hold flower stalks with strongly aromatic leaves and pale rose flower whorls. This species contains Polegion, which is poisonous (!), thus do not use leaves for the preparation of herbal teas! Easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

Mentha suaveolens ssp. insularis (Apple Mint)

20 (40)cm, Apple Mint is a herbaceous to semi-evergreen perennial with strongly fragrant and aromatic leaves which may be used either fresh or dried in the preparation of refreshing teas. The subspecies insularis is native of the Mediterranean and is easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Seeds from a wild collection on Coll de Sóller, Mallorca, Spain at some 350m. VI-VIII.

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Mentzelia decapetala (Ten-petal Blazingstar)

20 (60)cm, Ten-petal Blazingstar is a biannual with showy very large white star-like flowers above spiny, greyish-green, strongly serrated leaves on upright stems. Native of open rocky spots in southwestern USA. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-IX.

Mentzelia lindleyi (Lindley's Yellow Blazing Star)

Menyanthes trifoliata (Buckbean)

20 (30)cm, Buckbean is a showy herbaceous bog plant with perennial creeping rhizomes and trifoliate leaves topped by ornamental pure white flowers with fringed petals. From humus rich, always wet soils in Eurasia and North America. Best grown as border plant of a pond or in water filled pots. III-IV.

Merendera filifolia

10cm, a showy autumn flowering, winter green and summer dormant species from the Western Mediterranean where is occurs in rocky, sunexposed fields. A real plant gem which is not reliably winter hardy and best grown in pots under frostfree conditions throughout the year. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun in winter at a minimum of some 5°C. Please note that offered bulbs are flowering size and were in growth when lifted and all leaves and roots have been cut off. Bulbs may not come into new full growth again before late summer the following year! IX-XI.

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Merremia bipinnatipartita

Merremia dissecta (Woody Morning Glory)

3 (7)m, Woody Morning Glory is a strong growing twining perennial with a woody base and semiperennial vines. Native to S USA from Central to South America. Pale rose trumpet like flowers with a reddish-violet heart, which open during the day and close before sunset. Deeply lobed, dark green, slightly hairy leaves. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants dryer at a minimum of some 15°C.VI-IX.

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Merremia sibirica

50cm, a hardy annual dwarf perennial climber native from Eastern Asia to northern China. Makes heart shaped to trilobed leaves and small pale blue, pale rose or white flower trumpets. Easily grown in any rich well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VIII.

Mertensia alpina (Alpine Bluebell)

10 (15)cm, Alpine Bluebell is a dwarf perennial with dense terminal clusters of ink blue nodding flower bells on short stalks with glaucous leaves. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot with protection from winter wetness. Excellent in the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in El Paso County, Colorado, USA at some 4000m. IV-V.

Mertensia arizonica (Aspen Bluebells)

90 (110)cm, Aspen Bluebells makes terminal clusters with nodding rich blue to pinkish blue flowers above ovate leaves. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot with protection from winter wetness. Excellent in the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Iron County, Utah, USA at some 3150m. IV-V.

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Mertensia bakeri (Baker's Bluebells)

15 (25)cm, Baker's Bluebells has showy blue flowers above narrow variable leaves. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot with protection from winter wetness. Excellent in the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Gunnison County, Colorado, USA at some 3550m. IV-V.

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Mertensia brevistyla (Short-style Bluebells)

25 (35)cm, Short-style Bluebells makes terminal clusters of nodding long, bright blue flower trumpet above silvery green leaves covered with short coarse hairs. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Mesa County, Colorado, USA at some 2750m. IV-V.

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Mertensia campanulata (Idaho Bluebell)

120 (150)cm, Idaho Bluebell a taller species with terminal clusters of rich blue flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Blaine County, Idaho, USA at some 2050m. IV-V.

Mertensia ciliata (Tall Fringed Bluebell)

170 (210)cm, Tall Fringed Bluebell makes very tall stems topped by terminal clusters with pendulous blue bells above bluish gray leaves. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot with protection from winter wetness. Excellent in the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Gunnison County, Colorado, USA at some 3050m. V-VI.

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Mertensia echioides (Chinese Bluebells)

30cm, Chinese Bluebells is a perennial species with a dense dark green leaf rosette and inkblue flowers. Native of mountain meadows and open spots in woods in China. Easily grown in any humus rich, well drained, always slightly moist soil in full sun. V-VII.

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