Plants A-Z

Hippeastrum hybrid

Amaryllis

Almost all amaryllis sold are hybrids whose parentage can be traced to Central and South American spec...

Holodiscus discolor

Ocean Spray

Native to Coast Ranges, Sierra Nevada; north to British Columbia, east to Rocky Mountains. May reach 2...

Homeria collina

Native to South Africa, where it is often found growing on slopes from low to high altitudes. Recently...

Hosta hybrids

Plantain Lily

There are many hundreds of possibilities. Size given at the start of each listing is for foliage clum...

Houttuynia cordata

Native from Japan south and east to the mountains of Java and Nepal. Spreading, underground stems send...

How to choose and grow blueberries

Blueberries thrive under conditions that suit rhododendrons and azaleas, to which they are related. Th...

How to choose and grow citrus

Heat requirements. Generally, sweet-fruited varieties need moderate to high heat to f...

How to choose and grow clematis

Clematis

Choosing a site. When deciding where to plant your clematis, remember that most types...

How to choose and grow delphiniums

All kinds of delphiniums are easy to grow from seed.

In mildwinter areas, sow fresh seed in fl...

How to choose and grow roses

Roses are prized for their lovely, often scented flowers. Many types carry their blossoms in clusters,...

Howea belmoreana

Sentry Palm

Tends to be smaller than Howea forsteriana (grows to 25 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide), with 6- to...

Howea forsteriana

Paradise Palm

To 60 ft. tall, 20 ft. wide, with leaves to 9 ft. long; leaflets are long and drooping.