Name 

Hibiscus Bits

Genus/Species Anisodontea hypomandarum "Tara's Pink"
Family Malvaceae
Type Perennial shrub
Aka Cape Mallow
Origin South Africa
General Delightful bloomer, profuse flowers if trimmed
Use Patio bush, container plant
Attract Bees
Zones 14 - 24
Sun Full sun to light shade
Water Moderate to little
Soil Average
Plant Can be sparse and leggy
Size to 4 feet
Leaf Small lobed, deeply ribbed
Flower One inch light pink, small hollyhock type
Bloom Spring to fall, year around in mild climates
Seeds Hollyhock type pods
Feed Standard
Prune Trim for repat bloom and bushiness
Prop Seed, cuttings
Notes: One of my favorite tiny bushes
  Tara's Wonder is dark pink, standard is purplish
Slow growing, stays 2' high on 12" pot
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 Name

Hollyhock

Genus/Species Alcea rosea
Family Malvaceae
Type Perennial
Aka St Joseph's Staff
Origin Mediterranean
General Old fashioned garden plant
Use Background, wall
Attract Bees, hummers
Zones All
Sun Full sun to partial sun in hot areas
Water Regular
Soil Average
Plant Tall majestic spires
Size To 6'
Leaf Large spades
Flower Large singles, doubles available
Bloom Spring to fall
Seeds Seeds pods
Feed Standard
Prune After bloom, cut to ground. Can be trimmed for rebloom
Prop Seed, transplant seedlings
Notes: Invasive if you do not control seeds
  Plant in fall for bloom next spring
Pests Plentiful, rust, white fly, snails, destroy rusted leaves asap
Warnings Invasive if not seeded
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Name 

Horseradish

Genus/Species Armoracia rusticana
Family Brassicaceae or Cruciferae
Type Perennial herb and vegetable
Origin Southeastern Europe
Use Cooking
Zones All zones
Sun Full sun
Water Regular
Soil Average, prefers rich moist soil
Plant Coarse, large leaves
Size 4' tall, 6' wide
Leaf Large rippled edges, grayish green
Flower Spindly white flowers on stalks
Bloom Summer
Seeds Plentiful
Feed Not needed
Prune Trim off deadened leaves
Prop Divide
Notes: Extremely invasive. Best in a pot with cement below pot
  The roots will worm out of the pot at the bottom if placed on the dirt
  One plant must be several years old to be worth harvesting
  Old wives tale is to harvest only in months ending in R
Pests Snails
Warnings Don't plant it where it is not free to roam
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Name Houttuynia
Genus/Species Houttuynia cordata
Family Sauruaceae
Type Herbaceous perennial
Aka
Origin China and Japan
General Wonderful ground cover
Hardy
Use Ground cover
Zones 2- 9, 14 - 24
Attract
Sun Full sun to part shade
Water Plenty
Soil Average
Size Creeps to 12"
Plant Similar to ivy
Leaf Heart shaped, light green
Flower White dogwood type
Bloom Spring
Growth Slow in the shade
Seeds ?
Feed
Prune
Prop Division
Enemies
Danger
Notes: Supposedly invasive
Picture
My notes Love this plant
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Name Hibiscus Bits
Genus/Species Anisodontea hypomandarum
Family Malvaceae
Type Evergreen shrub
Aka Cape Mallow
Origin South Africa
Use Borders, container
Zones 14 - 24
Attract
Sun Full sun to light shade
Water Little to moderate
Soil Any
Size 4 feet tall by 4 feet wide
Flower 1" pink, dark centers
Bloom Spring to fall, all year around in mild climates
Seeds Easily collected after bloom
Feed Regular
Prop Seeds or cuttings
Enemies
Notes: A favorite - profuse bloomer
Picture
My notes
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Name Hollyhock
Genus/Species Alcea rosea
Family Malvaceae
Type Perennial
Origin Medietrrean
General Old Fashioned garden flower
Use Backgrounds, wall, border
Zones 1 - 24
Attract Bees, hummers, butterflies
Sun Sull to partial in hottest areas
Water Regular
Soil Any
Size to 6 feet tall, 3 feet wide
Flower 2-3 inch white to pink, black
Bloom Spring to fall
Seeds Readily collected in pod after bloom when pod becomes dry
Prune Trim for rebloom
Cut off spent flowers to prevent it from spreading
Prop Seeds
Enemies Snails, slugs, white fly
Notes:
Picture
My notes
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