Floridata.com Plant EncyclopediaPhotographic Encyclopedia of Plants for gardeners and nature lovers.Gulf Muhlygrass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)- October 19, 2005 Here's a showy American native clump grass that bursts into a beautiful bloom of purple haze at this time of year - it's spectacular, easy to grow and one of my favorite ornamental grasses.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/M/muhl_cap.cfm White Fir (Abies concolor)- October 18, 2005 White fir is native to high elevations in the mountains of Oregon and California and also to the Rocky Mountains. Stately and shapely with handsomely colored foliage, this fir makes a fine addition to West Coast and northern landscapes.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/abie_con.cfm Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea)- October 17, 2005 This native American fern is perfect for planting in wet places around ponds, moist woodlands and even in the your garden where its tall fronds create a beautiful backdrop for flowering plants.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/O/osmu_cin.cfm Tulip (Tulipa spp.)- October 16, 2005 Tulips are the world's most important ornamental flower cash crop which isn't hard to believe. Pop a few bulbs in the ground this fall and reap the beautiful rewards next spring!http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/T/tulip_spp.cfm Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha)- October 15, 2005 Here's a big beautiful perennial that's loaded with blossoms at this time of year that provides a nutritious banquet for migrating butterflies and hummingbirds.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/salv_leu.cfm Grape Hyacinth (Muscari spp.)- October 14, 2005 These little blue beauties are early bloomers and a favorite first sign of spring. Plant grape hyacinth bulbs in autumn to enjoy these fragrant little flowers next March - you'll be glad you did!http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/M/muscari_spp.cfm Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis )- October 13, 2005 One of the most fabulously fragrant flowers in the garden, hyacinths grow from bulbs planted in autumn and bloom in the spring - or in winter when you can force them into bloom indoors.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/H/hyac_ori.cfm Red Passionflower (Passiflora racemosa)- October 12, 2005 Grow this spectacular flowering vine in a container if you don't live in the tropics. Butterflies love the huge red blossoms and the fruits are edible!http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/pass_rac.cfm American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis)- October 10, 2005 This handsome evergreen tree is a forest giant in the wild but with more than 140 cultivars available in all shapes and sizes, there's likely to be at least one that will fit beautifully into your landscape.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/T/thuj_occ.cfm Carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus)- October 8, 2005 Developed in Afghanistan from the wild Queen Anne's lace (D. carota var. carota), the carrot is a delicious and easy to grow cool season crop.http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/D/dauc_car_sat.cfm |