Some plants receive common names concerning how well they succeed in the garden. One plant that deserves its name is the Aspidistra or “Cast Iron Plant”. Hardy and shade-loving, the cast-iron plant makes a great groundcover that ... READ MORE
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For every normally green plant there seems to be a variegated counterpart. Variegated plants are often striped, but may also appear in irregular patterns of white, cream, yellow and even pink. To me, variegation puts a new spin on old ... READ MORE
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By Ralph E. Mitchell Variegation in any plant catches the eye, but for some reason the color of a yellow and green variegated ginger is, to me, the epidemy of tropical splendor. I bought a small variegated ginger specimen a year ago to mix ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes