Saponaria
Caryophyllaceae
Ground covers, Perennials
Generally low-growing European natives, closely related to Lychnis and Silene. Easy to grow in well-drained soil. Useful in borders and rock gardens.
To 2 ft. high,spreading by underground runners.Elliptical to ovate, darkgreen leaves. Loose clustersof inch-wide summer flowersin red, pink, or white. Rootscrushed in water produce adetergent-like lather. This is atough plant that has naturalizedin much of the West; before herbicides,it grew along railroadrights-of-way. ‘Rosea Plena’,with double light pink flowers,is the common garden form.‘Rubra Plena’ has crimsonblooms that pale as they age.
Tulipa kaufmanniana
Often called waterlily tulip, T. kaufmanniana is a very early bloomer with 3-in., creamy yell...
Tulipa
Tulips vary considerably. Some are stately and formal, others dainty and whimsical; a few look decided...
Tulipa hybrid 'Blue Parrot'
Like most parrot tulips, this one's large, mauve-blue, deeply fringed and ruffled flowers are reminisc...
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