The Garden Helper's Plant of the Day ArchiveThe Plants of the Day for May 2011Below you will find an index of all the plants, flowers and trees that have been profiled as aPlant of the Day at The Garden Helper and at The Gardener's Forum |
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May 1, 2011 Rh. 'President Roosevelt' Known for its glossy, deep green foliage with bold yellow variegation. Branches break easily. Needs protection from full sun in the afternoon. Trusses of 5-11 white flowers edged and flushed in bright red. Blooms in May Grows to 4' tall and wide. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9. Rhododendron Care Pruning Rhododendrons Transplanting Rhododendrons |
May 2, 2011 Plantain Lily Hosta undulata The Hosta, or Plantain Lily is a very useful, long lived perennial for the shade garden. This family of plants is known for it's decorative, large clumps of lush green foliage and spikes of lily shaped, sometimes fragrant flowers which appear later in summer. Hardy in USDA zones 3-9 |
May 3, 2011 Petunia Petunia x hybrida Petunias have long been the most popular flowering annual plant for use in hanging baskets, window boxes and for border plantings. There are many single, ruffled and double flowering varieties available in a rainbow of colors. Petunias are frost tender plants that are only hardy in zones 9-11, so they are almost always grown as annuals |
May 4, 2011 Painted Nettle Coleus Solenostemon scutellarioides Coleus are tender perennials that make nice house plants as long as they receive sufficient light and food. Growing Coleus from seed is quite easy and quick. Seeds can be sprouted and showing their first colors in as little as two weeks. Hardy in zones 10-12. |
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May 5, 2011 Johnny Jump Up Viola tricolor The Smiling Face on each tiny Violet Flower will brighten every corner of your garden! There are almost 500 different species of Viola, which include annuals, biennials, tender and hardy perennials. Hardy zones vary |
May 6, 2011 Bachelor's Button Centaurea cyanus Bachelor's Button is an easy to grow, annual version of the Mountain Cornflower. Brightly colored, 1½" flowers begin in late spring. Excellent for dried flowers and potpourri. Well suited for growing in containers This is an annual plant. |
May 7, 2011 Persian Buttercup Ranunculus asiaticus Persian Buttercups provide a continuing display of beautiful 3"-5" Camellia-like flowers atop branched, 8"-18" stems, from late spring through mid summer. They are well suited plants for growing in planters Hardy in USDA zones 8-10 |
May 8, 2011 Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemum plants are just about the easiest of all of the perennials to grow. There are hundreds of varieties of Chrysanthemums, giving you a multitude of options for height, color, flower size and time of bloom. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9 |
May 9, 2011 Rh. 'Honey Butter' Large, pinkish-yellow flowers are edged with pink, in domed trusses of 12-20 blooms in late May. Olive green, 5½ leaves. Grows to 3' tall x 3' wide. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9. Rhododendron Care Pruning Rhododendrons Transplanting Rhododendrons |
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May 10, 2011 Tuberous Begonias Begonia tuberhybrida With proper care, tuberous Begonias will remain in bloom for several months, producing large clusters of single or double flowers in almost every color except for blue. Some varieties are upright plants, but the majority of tuberous Begonias grown are multi-stemmed, pendulous hanging plants. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11 |
May 11, 2011 Pacific Maidenhair Fern Adiantum pedatum Pacific Maidenhair Ferns add a bit of graceful elegance to any partial to fully shaded area of your garden. The delicate, deciduous fronds emerge in early spring on black, wire-like stems that reach 18-24 inches, in clumps that can eventually spread to 3 ft. Hardy in USDA zones 3-8 |
May 12, 2011 Torch Lily Kniphofia uvaria The stately flowers of the Torch Lily, Kniphofia uvaria provide a dramatic display. If you have sufficient space, you can select varieties to provide bloom from May through October! Hardy in USDA zones 5-10 |
May 13, 2011 Pampas Grass Cortaderia selloana Pampas Grass is a fast growing plant that will quickly form a 6 foot clump of light green, grass-like foliage. In late summer and fall, 10 ft. reed-like stems emerge, topped with large, silky plumes of silvery white or pink tinged flowers. May become invasive! Hardy in USDA zones 7-10 |
May 14, 2011 Rhododendron catawbiensis Domed trusses of up to 20 cup shaped, purple or occasionally white or pink flowers in late spring to early summer. Glossy dark green, 6" leaves. Grows to 10' tall and 8' wide. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Rhododendron Care Pruning Rhododendrons Transplanting Rhododendrons |
May 15, 2011 Trailing Petunia Calibrachoa Calibracoa shares most of the features of a Petunia, except everything is shrunk down to about one fourth the size. Trailing Petunias are easy to care for, fast growing plants that will produce an abundance of Petunia-like blooms all summer long. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11 |
May 16, 2011 Leopard Plant Ligularia Ligularias are unusual perennials with big leaves and unique daisy-like flowers. They are excellent specimen plants for growing in tubs, boggy areas or along the banks of stream or pond. The ideal location for growing most Ligularias is in a bog garden with fertile, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9 |
May 17, 2011 Western Sword Fern Polystichum munitum Native to the coastal forests of North America, this large, easy to grow fern grows best when planted in compost rich soil in a cool, shady, moist garden location. Western Sword Ferns are deer resistant and suitable for growing in the acidic soil found beneath Cedar Trees and other conifers. Hardy in USDA zones 3-8 |
May 18, 2011 Pacific Rhododendron Rhododendron macrophyllum Pale to deep pink, magenta or white flowers with reddish flecks in trusses of 10-15 blooms in May in the lowlands or July at higher elevations. Glossy dark green, 6-8" leaves. Tolerant of drought, heat and sea spray Grows to 10' tall and wide. Hardy in USDA zones 6-9. Rhododendron Care Pruning Rhododendrons Transplanting Rhododendrons |
May 19, 2011 Flowering Onion Allium There are over seven hundred known species of Alliums. Flowering Onions are bulb type plants with green, grass-like foliage. They produce 1-6 ft. hollow, leafless stems that are topped with 1"-5" flower clusters called umbrels that can contain as many as 100 tiny, star shaped flowers. Hardy zones vary. |
May 20, 2011 Red Flowering Currant Ribes sanguineum This 6-10 foot tall deciduous shrub is hardy in USDA Planting Zones 5-10. In early spring it produces pendulous clusters of red or pink flowers that attract and feed hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. The small berries are eaten by wild birds. |
May 21, 2011 Primrose Primula 'Granny Graham' There are hundreds of species and varieties of Primrose that are suitable for a wide range garden uses. Primroses prefer cool temperatures, rich humus soil with lots of compost. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9 |
May 22, 2011 Lily of the Nile Agapanthus praecox The Lily of the Nile is a tuberous rooted, clump-forming tender perennial with deep green, arching, strap like leaves. In mid summer to early fall, they produce flower heads called umbrels that consist of up to a hundred small tubular flowers in colors from a brilliant blue to pure white. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11 |
May 23, 2011 Redvein Enkianthus Enkianthus campanulatus These deciduous shrubs are known for their small, densely clustered, lightly scented bell shaped flowers that appear in late spring and the layered effect of their small, stiff, bluish-green leaves. In the fall, the foliage turns to shades of yellow, orange or red. Hardy in USDA zones 6-9. |
May 24, 2011 Polka Dot Plant Hypoestes phyllostachya The Polka Dot has long been known as somewhat of a novelty type house plant, primarily used in dish gardens and terrariums. Today, it is also gaining widespread popularity for use as an annual plant for the garden. Polka Dot Plants are available with bright pink, red, white or silver spots and blotches. This is an annual plant. |
May 25, 2011 Evergreen Candytuft Iberis sempervirens The Iberis genus of plants includes about fourty different species of annuals, perennials and sub-shrubs, with flower colors in shades of white, red, pink or lavender. They are great plants for borders or in your Rock Garden. Hardiness zones vary |
May 26, 2011 Beach Daisy Asteriscus maritimus Beach Daisies are low growing evergreen plants that grow 1 ft. tall with a 3-4 ft. spread. They have leathery, slightly fuzzy, silvery green foliage, and for 6-8 months of the year will cover themselves with 1"-1½", bright yellow Daisy flowers. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11 |
May 27, 2011 African Daisy Arctotis African Daisies typically have bold, beautiful foliage and large, 3"-4", intensely colored flowers with bright centers. The foliage is grey to silvery green and coated with soft, downy silver hairs. The Daisy like flowers close at night. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11 |
May 28, 2011 Rhododendron 'Nancy Evans' New, reddish foliage turns to a bronzed green. Orange buds open to golden peach colored, funnel shaped flowers in bell shaped trusses of 15-20 blooms in late May. Grows to 3' tall x 3' wide. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9. Rhododendron Care Pruning Rhododendrons Transplanting Rhododendrons |
May 29, 2011 Rhododendron 'Olga Mezitt' Domed trusses of 10-12 soft pink, funnel shaped flowers open in early May. Two inch, olive green leaves turn to a nice mahogany color in the winter months. Grows to 3' tall x 4' wide. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Rhododendron Care Pruning Rhododendrons Transplanting Rhododendrons |
May 30, 2011 Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' Bright red, slightly ruffled flowers with burgundy blotches emerge in ball shaped trusses of 12-15 blossoms to adorn this mid-May bloomer. 6" leaves are a glossy, deep green. Grows to 5' tall x 6' wide. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Rhododendron Care Pruning Rhododendrons Transplanting Rhododendrons |
May 31, 2011 Rhododendron 'Fred Peste' Cardinal red blooms with deep red throats in trusses of 14 funnel shaped flowers. 3½" olive green leaves. Grows to 2' tall x 3' wide. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9. Rhododendron Care Pruning Rhododendrons Transplanting Rhododendrons |
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