List by Plants' Species A - Z

Romulea macowanii

20 (40)cm, a species with bright golden yellow flowers, sometimes darker orange yellow in the lower half of the tepals. Native of montane grassland and stony, elevated flats from Somerset East to Drakensberg in E Lesotho. USDA Climate Zone 7.

Romulea macowanii var. alticola

Romulea minutiflora

10 (20)cm, pale mauve flowers with violet circle in throat. Give some good winter protection (mulch layer), preferably for a sunny spot in a cool wintergarden or greenhouse. V.

Romulea monadelpha

20 (40)cm, striking deep red flowers with black throat. Give some good winter protection (mulch layer), preferably for a sunny spot in a cool wintergarden. IV.

Romulea montana

10 (30)cm, attractive yellow flower cups with large brown spots in throat. For a well drained soil. Give some good winter protection (mulch layer), preferably for a sunny spot in a cool wintergarden to enjoy its flowers in early winter. IX-XI.

Romulea monticola

10 (25)cm, makes showy pure lemon yellow flower cups with narrow dark stripes and upright hold leaves. Native of sandy loamy soils from Bokkeveld Mountains to Gifberg. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Romulea multisulcata

30 (50)cm, a tall species with upright hold leaves and showy bright yellow flower cups. Native of seasonally wet areas from Bokkeveld Mountains, Gifberg flats, and Namaqualand at Hondeklip Bay. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Romulea neglecta

15 (30)cm, makes showy pale magenta to brownish-orange flower cups with purplish and yellow stripes. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Romulea obscura ssp. obscura

15 (20)cm, very variable in size, yellow-orange flowers with dark striped petals. Rose-colored forms from Romulea obscura ssp. obscura are sometimes mistaken for Romulea rosea. For any well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires some winter protection (mulch layer), better for pots under almost frostfree conditions in a wintergarden to enjoy its flowers in spring. III-IV.

Romulea obscura var. blanda

8cm , makes dark pale rose flower cups with darker purple blotches inside. Best grown in a rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden or outside in a protected, sunny spot with some extra winter protection (e.g. a thick dry mulch layer). IV.

Romulea obscura var. subtesta

10°Cm, a dwarf variety with nice rose to pink or brownish-pink flowers with darker spots. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Romulea pearsonii

10 (20)cm, a species with brilliant yellow flower cups. From slopes and flats in the higher elevations in central Namaqualand (Grootlvlei and Kamiesberg Range).

Romulea pratensis

10 (25)cm, makes lilac, rose or pure white flower cups. Native of grassland from Avontuur to Alexandria. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Romulea ramiflora

10 (15)cm, a Mediterranean species with small lilac blue flowers above narrow and long grass like leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. IV-V.

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Romulea requienii

Romulea rosea var. reflexa

15 (50)cm, quite tall species with magenta to pinkish-purple flowers and orange cups, often showing a purplish zone around the cup.

Romulea rosea var. rosea

10 (20)cm, makes several narrow leaves and pink to magenta-red, purple-magenta or rarely white flowers with a yellow center. Native of flats and slopes throughout the Cape Region (Bokkeveld Mts. to Port Elizabeth). V-VI.

Romulea sabulosa

10 (35)cm, a taller species with most ornamental, shiny, bright red flowers marked with yellow and black. A winter green species from the NW Cape which is best grown in a rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden. XI-XII.

Romulea setifolia var. aggregata

10 (15)cm, a variety with quite large yellow flower cups. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Romulea setifolia var. setifolia

10 (15)cm, makes yellow to apricot flower cups. Native of sandy flats from Bokkeveld Mountains and western Karoo to Port Elizabeth. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

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Romulea sladenii

7cm, a dwarf species with white flower cups and a yellowish center above short, grass like leaves. Native in the Gifberg (NW Cape), where it grows in well drained, stony soils. A winter green species which is best grown in a rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden. XI-XII.

Romulea spec. 001 (Mallorca)

25 (35)cm, an unidentified species from Mallorca with very thin, grass-like leaves and long, single-flowered stalks. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Keep drier and frostfree in winter at a minimum of some 5°C. I-IV.

Romulea spec. 002 (Corsica)

15cm, an unidentified species from Corsica with thin, grass-like leaves and short stalks with up to three flowers. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Keep drier and frostfree in winter at a minimum of some 5°C. I-IV.

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Romulea stellata

5 (10)cm, a dwarf species with pure white to pale purple flowers with a pale yellow throat and short leaves. Native of sandy soils from Gifberg to northern Cedarberg Mountains. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Romulea subfistulosa

15cm, broad leaves, rose flowers with reddish black blotches in throat and yellow cup. Provide good winter protection (mulch layer), best as pot plant in a cool wintergarden. IV.

Romulea syringodeoflora

10 (25)cm, has ribbed leaves and most ornamental rich magenta-pink flowers with a small yellow center edged in dark purple. Native of stony flats and slopes in the southern Roggeveld Escarpment (Komsberg and Sutherland, Northern Cape Province). V-VI.

Romulea tabularis

10cm, blue and yellow flowers, from sandy areas. Give some good winter protection (mulch layer), preferably for a sunny spot in a cool wintergarden to enjoy its flowers in early winter. V.

Romulea tetragona

10 (20)cm, slightly ciliated leaves, rose to lilac flowers. Give some good winter protection (mulch layer), preferably for a sunny spot in a cool wintergarden. V.

Romulea thodei

5 (10)cm, a dwarf species with pale to intense pink flowers with a pale yellow and white throat. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

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Romulea tortuosa ssp. tortuosa

7cm, a dwarf species with outstanding, quite large golden flowers with a dark center in this subspecies. A winter green species which is best grown in a rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden. XI-XII.

Romulea toximontana

7cm, a small species with yellowish-cream flowers with an orange center. A winter green species which is best grown in a rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden. XI-XII.

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Romulea triflora

10 (30)cm, species with ornamental yellow (sometimes white) flowers with or without darker markings around the yellow cup. Native of sandy, usually damp flats in the Western Cape province (from Citrusdal to Standford).

Romulea unifolia

10 (20)cm, makes a single, dark green, glossy leaf and most ornamental, rich orange-red flowers with black and yellow blotches at the edge of the cup. Native of the Roggeveld Escarpment (Middelpos and Sutherland). V-VI.

Rosa arkansana (Prairie Wild Rose)

150 (300)cm, Prairie Wild Rose is a deciduous woody shrub with showy bright rose flowers and fresh green, 7-foliate leaves with serrated margins. Native of rich soils in open spots in woods and prairies from central and north western North America. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. V-VI.

Rosa blanda (Early Wild Rose)

150 (300)cm, Early Wild Rose is a deciduous woody shrub with showy bright rose flowers and fresh green, 7-foliate leaves with broad leaflets and serrated margins. Native of rich, semi wet soils in open spots in woods and prairies from central to north eastern North America. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. V-VI.

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Rosa canina f. (Canary Dog Rose)

100 (200)cm, Canary Dog Rose is a rarely seen form of the dog rose which is native of open spots in the laurel forest on the Canary islands. Makes most ornamental, brilliant orange red fruits after cream to light yellow, fragrant flowers on quite tall, upright growing stems which shed leaves in autumn. Plant outside in a protected, quite sunny spot. VI-VIII.

Rosa canina f. (Cyprus Dog Rose)

100 (150)cm, Cyprus Dog Rose is closely related to the common European dog rose yet differed in several aspects, so that the present taxonomic status is not clear. It is a deciduous species with slightly bowing stems and bright rose flowers followed by egg-shaped to almost round, bright red fruits. For any rich, well drained soil a sunny spot. V-VI.

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120 (250)cm, Chionistra Rose is a woody shrub with tall, upright growing stems with pure white flowers in spring. Native of rich, slightly moist soils in mountains on Cyprus where it has become very rare. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Fully winter hardy in Central Europe. VI-VII.

Rosa moschata var. nivea (White Musk Rose)

Rosa palustris (Swamp Rose)

100 (200)cm, Swamp Rose is a deciduous woody shrub with showy bright rose, strongly fragrant flowers and fresh green, 7-foliate leaves with serrated margins. Native of wet and rich soils alongside streams, in swamps and marshes from central to eastern USA. For any humus rich, always slightly moist soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VIII.

Rosa pulverulenta (Pine Fragrant Rose)

70 (120)cm, Pine Fragrant Rose is a rarely cultivated medium sized species with viscid, pine fragrant (!) leaves on upright growing stems and showy bright rose flowers. Native of open spots in woods from the eastern Mediterranean through Middle East. Seeds from a wild collection in the cedar forest of Al Ars, Lebanon, at some 1000m. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Fully winterhardy in Central Europe. V-VI.

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Rosa rubiginosa (Eglantine Rose)

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Rosa rubrifolia var. mechliniae

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20 (50)cm, a rare dwarf rose from high elevations on Sardinia (Monte Limbara, Italy) with strongly branching woody stems and bright rose flowers with a brighter rose center followed by dark red fruits in late summer and autumn. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in the rock garden, where it will make dense cushions in time. VI-VIII.

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Rosa x macrantha

Rubia fruticosa

100 (200)cm, makes vine-like semi-woody stems with narrow glossy, leathery leaves with serrated margins and small axillary flowers followed by translucent white or black berries. From partially shaded to sunny spots in the xerophytic zone to the laurel forest 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 10°C. VI-VII.
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Rubus illecebrosus (Japanese Strawberry Raspberry)

30cm, Japanese Strawberry Raspberry makes low upright stems and is an excellent groundcoverer with ornamental light green, narrow leaves. It is native of open spots in woods in Japan. The ornamental bright red fruits can be cooked to make them palatable, and are used in jams and jellies. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VII.

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Rubus odoratus (Virginia Raspberry)

150cm, Virginia Rasperry makes biannual to perennial, upright to slightly arching stems with ornamental, acer shaped foliage, silvery white beneath and showy, intense rose, quite large flowers in a terminal cluster, which are followed by small, red fruits. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. A non-invasive, most decorative species which is easily controlled in the garden. V-VII.

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Rubus phoeniculasisus (Japanese Wineberry)

200 (300)cm, Japanese Wineberry is native of open spots in woods throughout Korea, China, and Japan. It makes biannual to semiperennial stems with yellowish-green green leaves which are silvery white underneath. Fruits mature to dark wine red and have a delicious, sweet aromatic taste with a slighly sour flavor. For any humus rich soil in a partially shaded spot. An experimental artificial cross with common blackberry species may result in utmost interesting new combinations, such as plants with valuable, most tasty fruits. V-VII.

Rudbeckia ampla (Golden Glow)

170 (220)cm, Golden Glow is a beautiful, tall herbaceous perennial with large, bright yellow flower heads with an elongated disk. It is native of mountainous semi-moist meadows and alongside streams in NC USA. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. VII-IX.

Rudbeckia fulgida (Orange Coneflower)

50 (90)cm, Orange Coneflower is a perennial, clump forming species with numerous elegant bright yellow flowers on upright stems. Is native of open spots in woods and prairies throughout south central USA. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny position. VII-IX.

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii (Orange Coneflower)

60 (100)cm, Orange Coneflower is a very showy herbaceous perennial with numerous large, rich yellow flower heads with a nicely contrasting brownish-black center. It is native of north-eastern USA, from Connecticut to W Virginia, westward to Michigan and Missouri. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. VII-IX.

Rudbeckia hirta (Black-Eyed Susan)

50 (80)cm, Black-Eyed Susan is a very showy herbaceous annual to semi-perennial. It makes numerous rich yellow flower heads with a dome shaped brownish-black center. It is native from Connecticut to W Virginia, westward to Michigan and Missouri in north-eastern USA. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. VI-VIII.

Rudbeckia laciniata (Tall Coneflower)

220 (300)cm, Tall Coneflower makes bluish green, deeply cut leaves and several bright yellow flowers. It is a perennial native of moist soils in open spots in woods and marshes in north-eastern America. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-X.

Rudbeckia maxima (Great Coneflower)

200 (250)cm, Great Coneflower or Cabbage Leaf Coneflower is an impressive herbaceous perennial with unusual, most ornamental, bluish-grey, very long, paddle-like leaves arranged in a dense basal rosette. The upright stalk is topped by several rich yellow flowers with a central elongated brownish-black cone. It is native of meadows in south-central USA. Easily grown in a rich, well drained soil in full sun. VII-IX.

Rudbeckia occidentalis (Western Coneflower)

110 (150)cm, Western Coneflower is a very curious herbaceous perennial with nothing but elongated brownish-black disks surrounded by bright green sepals, lacking any petal. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in full sun. VII-IX.

Rudbeckia subtomentosa (Sweet Black-Eyed Susan)

40 (80)cm, Sweet Black-Eyed Susan or Sweet Coneflower is a clump forming perennial with numerous bright golden flowers. Native of meadows and prairies from Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Kansas, south to Louisiana and Texas (USA). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VIII-X.

Rudbeckia triloba (Brown-Eyed Susan)

150 (200)cm, Brown-Eyed Susan or Thin Leaf Coneflower makes a herbaceous perennial with several bright yellow flowers above ovate to ovate-lanceolate leaves on branching stems. Native of open spots in semi-moist soils in woods and slopes. For any rich, preferably slightly moist, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-X.

Ruellia humilis (Fringeleaf Wild Petunia)

40 (70)cm, Fringeleaf Wild Petunia is a herbaceous perennial with showy, lavender to pale pink flowers above slightly pubescent fresh green, narrow oval leaves. It is native of open spots in woods and prairies throughout eastern USA. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VII-VIII.

Ruscus aculeatus (Butcher's Broom)

70 (100)cm, respectively 30 (50)cm, in the dwarf form and 120 (180)cm in the tall form. Butcher's Broom is an endangered Central and South European species with elegant evergreen, upright, blackish green, woody branches densely covered with leathery, blackish green, glossy "leaves" and most ornamental, brilliant red berries in autumn and winter. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Fully winter hardy. III-IV.

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Ruscus hypophyllum

70 (100)cm, endangered species from SC Europe with quite large, dark evergreen, shiny "leaves" and most decorative clusters of two to several bright red berries during autumn and early winter in the upper part of branches. For any rich, yet well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded, slightly protected spot. III-IV.

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40cm, Madeira Butcher's Broom makes broad, blackish green, horizontally arranged "leaves" on short, erect stalks. Miniature, whitish-purple flowers on the midrib beneath, followed by most ornamental, bright red, large, single to few-seeded berries from late summer to early winter. For any humus rich, well drained soil in partial shade. May endure slight frost in autumn, keep sunnier and drier at min. 5°C in winter. A rare Madeira endemic, virtually unknown in cultivation. Seed is always very scarce! VII-XI.

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Ruta chalepensis (Fringed Rue)

30 (50)cm, Fringed Rue is a perennial species with bluish-green, narrowly feathered, strongly smelling leaves and terminal umbels with pale yellow flowers. It is native of rocky sites throughout the Mediterranean. For any rich, very well drained, rather rocky soil in a proteced spot full sun. VI-IX.

Ruta graveolens (Common Rue)

70 (120)cm, Common Rue is a perennial species with nicely bluish-green, feathered leaves and terminal umbels with yellow flowers. It has been widely used for its' strongly fragrant leaves. It is native of rocky sites throughout the Mediterranean. Easily cultivated in any rich, very well drained, rather rocky soil in full sun. VI-IX.

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Ruta pinnata (Canary Rue)

100 (150)cm, Canary Rue is native of open, sunny spots in the south of Tenerife and la Palma. Makes slightly arching woody stems with bluish-green, broadly feathered foliage and terminal lax clusters with yellow flowers followed by most ornamental, long lasting bright orange fruits. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. Keep drier in winter at a minimum of some 15°C.

Sabal minor (Dwarf Palmetto)

1 (4)m, Dwarf Palmetto is native to south-eastern USA with large blue green costapalmate leaves. Requires plenty of moisture and full sun in summer. One of the easiest Sabal palms in cultivation and very robust. USDA Climate Zone 6.

Salacca wallichiana (Sweet Thai Salak)

2 (4)m, Sweet Thai Salak is a short stemmed, clump forming, decorative palm with ornamental pinnate leaves. It is densely covered with numerous strong, long thorns. The unusual reptile-like reddish brown fruits have a pleasantly sweet creamy yellow pulp. Easily raised in any humus rich soil in partial shade (summer) to full sun (winter). Reduce watering in winter and keep plants at a minimum of some 20°C throughout the year.

Salpiglossis sinuata (Velvet Trumpet Flower)

25 (40)cm, Velvet Trumpet Flower is an annual from southern Chile with showy, broad trumpet-like, multicolored flowers in rose, lilac, white and yellow above elliptic to lanceolate leaves. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained, rather rocky soil in full sun. Sow directly to the ground after the last freezing nights in late spring to early summer. VI-IX.

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Salvia aegyptiaca (Egyptian Sage)

10 (15)cm, Egyptian Sage is a biannual to short-lived perennial species from North Africa. Makes low, strongly branching plants with fine, narrow, slightly aromatic foliage and several small, white and pale blue flowers. As the species is not reliably winter hardy it is best cultivated as an annual with pre-cultivation under glass in early spring. VI-VIII.

Salvia aethiopis (Mediterranean Sage)

40 (80)cm Mediterranean Sage is a showy biannual from South-Eastern Europe and Southern Russia. It makes a basal rosette of greyish-green, hairy, somewhat fragrant leaves and a very large, almost ball-like inflorescence with numerous white flowers in the second year. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in full sun. An excellent solitary plant for the rock garden. VI-VIII.

Salvia apiana (White Sage or Indian Smoking Sage)

100cm, Indian Smoking Sage is an utmost beautiful evergreen woody species from California (USA). It has densely white pubescent leaves and white inflorescences on tall stalks. Dried leaves have been used as an incense for spiritual purposes by Indian tribes. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. A very drought resitant species. In very cold areas give some winter protection at its base (i.e. dry mulch layer) to prevent from freezing through. USDA Climate Zone 8. VI-VII.

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Salvia argentea (Silver Leafed Sage)

30 (60)cm Silver Leafed Sage is a showy biannual to short lived perennial from Southern Europe and North Africa. It makes a basal rosette of densely white-wooly haired leaves and a large, branching inflorescence with numerous pure white flowers in the second year. Easily grown in any rich, very well drained soil in a preferably protected spot in full sun. An excellent solitary plant for the rock garden. VI-VIII.

Salvia azurea (Blue Sage)

50 (80)cm, Blue Sage is a herbaceous perennial which is native of south-eastern USA. Makes showy, rich blue to sky blue flower spikes in summer above middle green linear to lanceolate, pubescent leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. USDA Climate Zone 6/7. VI-VII.

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Salvia canariensis (Canary Sage)

150 (200)cm, Canary Sage is a tall, semi-woody, perennial shrub from medium altitudes on the western Canary islands and Gran Canaria. It makes several bright rose (pure white in the Tenerife form) flowers, which are embedded in beautifully contrasting, dark lilac red pseudo petals. The pale bluish green leaves are densely covered with white hairs in the common form, in the form from western and northern Gran Canaria the leaves are not pubescent and plain fresh green. An easily cultivated species, which may be grown as an perennial in pots or as a fast growing annual. Sow under glass in early spring and transplant to the garden after the last freezing nights in late spring to early summer. VI-IX.

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Salvia canariensis f. candidissimum (White Wooly Canary Sage)

150 (200)cm, White Wooly Canary Sage is a most beautiful form from southern and central parts of Gran Canaria (e.g. Barranco de Fataga). It has dense silvery-shiny hairs all over the narrow arrow shaped, strongly fragrant leaves leaves. Temporarily frost resistant if root-stock is being well-covered in winter, will emerge again in late spring. Otherwise grow as annual: sow in early spring under glass and transplant into the open garden after the last freezing, will flower all summer long. This form from Salvia canariensis is sometimes offered incorrectly as Salvia canariensis "Tomentosum". USDA Climate Zone 9. VI-X.

Salvia carduacea (Thistle Sage)

50 (80)cm, Thistle Sage is a showy annual to semiperennial species from central and southern California (USA). It has beautiful rosy violet flower heads armed with spines (hence its name) and is easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot in the garden. Sow directly to the ground in the garden in mid spring. VII-VIII.

Salvia columbariae (Chia Sage)

40 (60)cm, Chia Sage is a showy annual species from Arizona, California, Nevada and New Mexico (USA). In Mexico it is cultivated for its medicinal properties. It has beautiful light blue flowers arranged in dense whorls and is easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot in the garden. Sow directly to the ground in the garden in mid spring. VII-VIII.

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Salvia forskaohlei

100 (140)cm, is an ornamental semi woody perennial with very large, coarsely pubescent leaves and branching racemes with numerous pale lilac blue flowers. Native of meadows from south eastern Europe (Bulgaria) through Turkey. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. USDA Climate Zone 6. V-VI.

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Salvia glutinosa (Yellow Sage)

60 (100)cm, Yellow Sage is a perennial species from fresh grounds in mountains in Central and Southern Europe. Makes larges oval leaves and branching sticky racemes with quite large pale yellow flowers with light brown markings inside. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained, slightly moist soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VIII.

Salvia hierosolymitana (Jerusalem Sage)

30 (70)cm, Jerusalem Sage is a biannual to short-lived perennial and in Central Europe fully hardy sage with a dense basal rosette of dark green leaves and medium sized, losely branching racemes with burguny-lilac flowers with white lower lips. Native of open rocky spot from Palestine through Syria. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in full sun in a protected spot. VI-VII.

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Salvia lavandulifolia (Spanish Sage)

30 (50)cm, Spanish Sage is a semi-woody perennial dwarf shrub with very aromatic, lavender-like, grayish green leaves and lose spikes of large purplish blue to mauve blue flowers. It is native of dryish, rocky spots from central and southern Spain to south-western France. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny, preferably protected spot. USDA Climate Zone 7/8. VI-VIII.

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Salvia mellifera (Black Sage)

100 (130)cm, Black Sage is a showy perennial woody species from California (USA). It has white to sky blue flowers above dark green, strongly aromatic leaves. As this species is primarily spring flowering it is best grown in pots under frostfree conditions to enjoy its blooming. In winter keep pot plants slightly dryer in full sun. A very drought resistant species. If grown in the open garden give some winter protection at its base (i.e. dry mulch layer) to prevent from freezing through. USDA Climate Zone 7/8. III-V.

Salvia nubicola

50 (70)cm, is a perennial sage with large, pale yellow flowers with fine brownish spots and aromatic, sticky leaves. Native from south-eastern Europe throughout Asia Minor to Buthan, India, and Pakistan. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VIII.

Salvia officinalis (Garden Sage)

100 (140)cm, woody perennial with elongated, grayish green, very aromatic leaves, widely used in the Mediterranean cookery. Ornamental spikes of bright lavender blue flowers in summer, which are very attractive for bees. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. USDA Climate Zone 6/7. VI-VIII.

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Salvia pomifera ssp. pomifera (Cretean Sage)

70 (120)cm, Cretean Sage is a beautiful, rarely seen perennial sage species with a woody base, quite large leaves and showy white, rose and lilac flower heads. The strongly aromatic leaves are used for the preparation of herbal teas (Phaskomelo) in Greece. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot outside. In colder regions preferably grow as a pot plant under frostfree conditions with reduced watering in winter and a minimum of some 5°C. VI-VIII.

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Salvia sclarea (Clary Sage)

90 (120)cm, Clary Sage is a tall biannual to semiperennial sage with large oval, aromatic leaves and a tall, branching spike with light blue, rose to lavender blue flowers in summer. Native from Southern Europe to the Middle East. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. USDA Climate Zone 6. VI-VIII.

Salvia sclarea ssp. turkestanica

60 (100)cm, Clary Sage is a tall biannual to semiperennial sage with large oval, aromatic leaves and a tall, compact spike with light blue, rose to lavender blue flowers and showy large whitish-rose bracts in summer. A subspecies native from Souteastern Europe and the Middle East. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. USDA Climate Zone 6. VI-VIII.

Salvia somalensis

150 (350)cm, a tall, evergreen woody, strongly aromatic shrub from Somalia with viscid leaves and long terminal racemes with rich sky blue 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 15°C in full sun. V-VII.

Salvia spec. 001

40 (70)cm, an unidentified perennial sage species from Cyprus with a broad basal leaf rosette and several branching spikes with clear sky blue flowers. For any rich soil in a sunny spot. Seeds from a wild collection near Archimandrita, Cyprus. V-VII.

Salvia triloba (Three-lobed Greek Sage)

40 (80)cm, Three-lobed Greek Sage is a woody perennial with elongated, yellowish-green, very aromatic leaves, which are traditionally used in herbal teas. It makes showy sikes of bright rose flowers in early summer. For any rich, well drained soil in a protected and sunny spot. USDA Climate Zone 7/8. VI-VIII.

Salvia verbenaca

20 (30)cm, a biannual to semi-perennial sage from the Mediterranean growing in rocky to sandy soils in sunny spots. Makes a flat basal leaf rosette and several branching spikes with light blue to rich blue flowers. For any rich soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Salvia viscosa

80 (120)cm, a semiperennial to biannual, fully hardy sage with a dense basal rosette of broad yellowish green leaves with a distinctive fragrance. It makes very tall racemes with loosely arranged lilac to reddish-violet flowers. From one of the few remaining cedar forests in Ma'asser ech Chouf (Lebanon) at some 1.850m. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in full sun with some protection from winter dampness. VI-VII.

Salvia willeana (Troodos Sage) Exclusive

30 (50)cm, Troodos Sage is a perennial sage from open spots in woods in higher elevations in the Troodos mountain range on Cyprus. It has strongly aromatic, fresh green to slightly greyish-green leaves which are traditonally used in the preparation of herbal teas. It makes white to rarely pale rose inflorescences. Seeds from an original wild collection in the Troodos mountain range on Cyprus. Fully winter hardy in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

Sambucus ebulus (Dwarf Elderberry)

70 (140)cm, Dwarf Elderberry is an Eurasian herbaceous perennial with upright annual stalks topped by a white inflorescence followed by ornamental glossy black berries (not edible !) in late summer. Europe. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, leafy soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. VI-VII.

Sambucus lanceolata (Madeira Elderberry) Exclusive

2 (4)m, Madeira Elderberry is a rare and threatened species with large, feathered, plain glossy leaves and white umbels of small whitish flowers followed by deliciously sweet and juicy, glossy black fruits in late summer on older plants. Native to humus rich soils in open spots in the laurel forest on Madeira, with few remaining wild specimens in nature. Keep frostfree and cooler in winter at some 5-15°C, in a sunny spot. Reduce watering. An ornamental, evergreen container plant for a slightly heated greenhouse or cold wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 10. IV-V.

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Sambucus nigra (Black Elderberry)

3 (5)m, Black Elderberry is a woody deciduous shrub native throughout Europe growing in open spots in woods and in headges. It has broadly feathered leaves and white flowers followed by edible, ornamental black berries in dense terminal clusters. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. IV-V.

Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea (Blue Elderberry)

300 (400)cm, Blue Elderberry is a beautiful tall shrub with basally branching, upright, woody stems with broad feathered, dark green leaves and terminal, nodding umbels with white flowers followed by most ornamental bluish-grey fruits. These are edible when cooked, and used to make jellies or syrup. Native of open spots in woods in eastern North America. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. IV-V.

Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis (Canadian Elderberry)

3 (5)m, Canadian Elderberry is similar to the European subspecies with arching white flower umbels followed by edible, glossy black fruits in late summer. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. IV-V.

Sambucus racemosa (Red Elderberry)

3 (5)m, Red Elderberry is a woody deciduous shrub from mountainous regions in Central Europe with broadly feathered leaves, greenish-white flowers and most ornamental red berries (not edible) in dense terminal culsters. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Seeds from a population in the southern Vosges range (East France). IV-VI.

Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot)

15 (25)cm, Bloodroot is an herbaceous perennial with showy pure white flowers with a yellow center in early spring before the lobed leaves unfold. Native of moist woods throughout North America. Broken roots turn red and have been used by the indigenous people for their astringent properties. For any humus rich, always slightly moist soil in partial shade. II-III.