Name Papyrus
Genus/Species Cyperus papyrus
Family Cyperaceae
Type Perennial grass
Origin Africa
Use Pond, swamp plant
Zones 16, 17, 23, 24
Sun Full to partial
Water Swamp plant, can take dry conditions as well
Soil Any, originally grown in rich soil
Size to 5 feet tall, as wide
Leaf Star bust of slender 5" leaves at the top of a stalk
Flower Brown cluster amidst star burst leaves at stalk top
Bloom Year around
Seeds Plentiful after bloom, reseeds very easily
Prune Trim to control
Prop Seeds, division
Danger Invasive
Notes:
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My notes Cut and dried stems make great crafts
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Name Pennyroyal
Genus/Species Mentha pulegium
Family Labiatae
Type Perennial mint herb
Use Ground cover, medicinal
Zones 4 - 24
Attract Bees
Sun Full sun to partial sun
Water Plenty
Soil Any
Size 6" tall, 2 feet wide, creeping
Plant Cool, moist area
Leaf Wonderful fragrance
Flower Small purple balls on stalks
Bloom Summer
Seeds Miniscule but prolific
Prune Trim to control
Prop Seeds, cuttings, division
Enemies Snails, slugs
Danger Poisonous in large qtys
Notes: Very invasive
Does not deter ants
Picture
My notes
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Name Penstemon
Genus/Species
Family
Type
Aka
Origin
General
Hardy
Use
Zones
Attract
Sun
Water
Soil
Size
Plant
Leaf
Flower
Bloom
Seeds
Feed
Prune
Prop
Enemies
Danger
Notes:
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My notes Blackbird (dark purple in front east by steps
Pink in middle of wild area
Unknonw purple in fireplace side
Ruby - front?
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Name Pentas
Genus/Species Pentas lanceolata
Family Rubiaceae
Type Perennial treated as annuals, evergreen shrub
Aka Star Clusters
Origin
General
Hardy
Use
Zones All
Attract Bees, birds, hummingbird, butterflies
Sun Full to partial sun outdoors, brightest light indoors
Water Regular, do not overwater
Soil
Size
Plant
Leaf
Flower Small clustered star shaped, pinks to purples, white
Bloom All year
Seeds Do not store well
Feed
Prune Clip spent flowers for new blooms
Prop Seeds or cuttings
Enemies
Danger
Notes:
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My notes I have not yet managed to have one survive the winter
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Name Perilla
Genus/Species (Shiso) Perilla frutescens
Family Labiatae
Type Annual herb
Origin Himalayas to East Asia
General Cinnamon scented
Use Lettuce, considered poisonous in volume
Border plant
Looks like Coleus (not)
Zones All
Sun Full to partial sun
Water
Soil
Size 2-3 feet, 1 foot wide
Plant Sturdy warm weather plant
Leaf Green to purple
Flower
Bloom
Seeds Self seeds readily
Feed
Prune
Prop
Enemies
Danger
Notes:
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My notes
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Name Persian Shield
Genus/Species Strobilanthes dyerianus
Family Acanthaceae
Type Tender perennial
Aka
Origin
General
Hardy to 40
Use
Zones
Attract
Sun Full to partial shade
Water Plenty
Soil
Size 24" x 36"
Plant
Leaf Purple
Flower Purple
Bloom Late spring, early summer
Seeds
Feed
Prune Pinch to increase
Prop Cuttings
Enemies
Danger
Notes:
Picture http://davesgarden.com/pdb/go/516/index.html
My notes
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Name Pineapple Flower
Genus/Species Eucomis
Family Liliaceae
Type Perennial from bulb
Origin Tropical southern Africa
General Unusual looking
Hardy If ground freezes, protect with mulch
Use
Zones 4 - 9, 14 - 24
Attract
Sun Full sun or light shade
Water Regular water during growth and bloom
Soil Rich soil, plenty of humus
Size to 2 feet
Leaf Thick spikes, light green
Flower Spike of 1/2" long white yelow flowers, lovely scent
Bloom Summer
Seeds Purple seed capsules
Plant In fall 4-6" deep, 1 foot apart in ground
In pots, set tips just below surface
Feed
Prop
Enemies
Danger
Notes: Repot every year in new soil mix
Picture
My notes
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Name Poppy California
Genus/Species Papaveraceae californica
Eschscholzia
Family Papaveraceae
Type Perennial
Origin California, Oregon
Use Natural landscaping
Zones 1 - 24
Attract Bees, birds to seed
Sun Full
Water Plenty, tolerates little
Soil Any
Size 2' x 2'
Leaf Gray green finely divided
Flower Bright orange to 2"
Bloom Spring to fall
Seeds Plentiful from pods after flower
Pick after fully formed, they explode when completely brown
Prune Trim to control and for repeat bloom
Prop Seeds
Scatter seeds on ground - these do not transplant well
Notes: Planted one row which grew to 4 feet deep
Looks messy after bloom
Picture
My notes
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Name Pyrethropsis gayana
Genus/Species Chrysanthemum gayanum OR
Pyrethropsis gayana OR
Leucanthemum hosmariensis
Family Asterceae
Type Perennial shrub
Aka
Origin Morocco or Algeria
General Woody shrub
Hardy
Use Naturalizing landscaping
Zones 14-24
Sun Full to partial sun
Water Little water
Soil
Size 1 1/2" tall, 4' wide
Plant
Leaf Lacy gray foilage
Flower 1 1/2" pink daisy like a Shasta, pink with dark centers
Bloom Late winter, early spring
Seeds
Feed
Notes:
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My notes
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Name Pyrethrum
Genus/Species Herbal pyretheum is Chrysanth. cinerarii folium
Family Asteraceae
Type Perennial herb
General Insecticide pyretheum
Not to be confused with Painted Daisy, or
Chrysanthemum coccineum
Tanacetum coccineum
Pyretheum roseum
Use Insect spray, deters mites, aphids, lead hoppers
Zones All zones
Sun Full sun or partial sun
Water Moderate to plenty
Soil Any
Size 3' x 3'
Plant Coarse leafy bush
Leaf Bright green daisy like leaves
Flower White button daisy with yellow centers
Bloom Spring to summer
Blooms second year
Growth Slow
Seeds Plentiful from flowers
Feed None
Prune Trim to control
Prop Seed, cuttings, division
Enemies
Danger
Notes: Requires hot summer weather for full growth and display
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My notes Pyretheum insecticide made from this plant.
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