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 |
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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 | |
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Name | Penstemon |
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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 |
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Zones | All |
Attract | Bees, birds, hummingbird, butterflies |
Sun | Full to partial sun outdoors, brightest light indoors |
Water | Regular, do not overwater |
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Flower | Small clustered star shaped, pinks to purples, white |
Bloom | All year |
Seeds | Do not store well |
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Prune | Clip spent flowers for new blooms |
Prop | Seeds or cuttings |
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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 |
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Size | 2-3 feet, 1 foot wide |
Plant | Sturdy warm weather plant |
Leaf | Green to purple |
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Name | Persian Shield |
Genus/Species | Strobilanthes dyerianus |
Family | Acanthaceae |
Type | Tender perennial |
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Hardy | to 40 |
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Sun | Full to partial shade |
Water | Plenty |
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Size | 24" x 36" |
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Leaf | Purple |
Flower | Purple |
Bloom | Late spring, early summer |
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Prune | Pinch to increase |
Prop | Cuttings |
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Picture | http://davesgarden.com/pdb/go/516/index.html |
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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 |
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Zones | 4 - 9, 14 - 24 |
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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 |
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Notes: | Repot every year in new soil mix |
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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 | |
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Name | Pyrethropsis gayana |
Genus/Species | Chrysanthemum gayanum OR Pyrethropsis gayana OR Leucanthemum hosmariensis |
Family | Asterceae |
Type | Perennial shrub |
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Origin | Morocco or Algeria |
General | Woody shrub |
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Use | Naturalizing landscaping |
Zones | 14-24 |
Sun | Full to partial sun |
Water | Little water |
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Size | 1 1/2" tall, 4' wide |
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Leaf | Lacy gray foilage |
Flower | 1 1/2" pink daisy like a Shasta, pink with dark centers |
Bloom | Late winter, early spring |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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