Scientific Name: Ruta graveolens Common Name(s):Rue Categories: Herbs, Poisonous Plants Comment: Decorative plant; bitter leaves added to salads, sandwiches,vinegar; crafts For more information see Boston University School of Medicine ... READ MORE
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Rose-of-Sharon is valued for large flowers produced in summer when few other shrubs bloom. It is useful as a garden accent due to its strict, upright habit. The open, loose branches and light green leaves make Rose-of-Sharon ideally suited to ... READ MORE
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Rock Rose Pavonia lasiopetala Pavonia lasiopetala is a Texas Native that is extremely drought tolerant, although is does not mind a little water now and then. Flower: is the Hibiscus-like pink to rose colored flowers. ... READ MORE
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Reed-stemmed Orchid Epidendrum radicans Mature Height: 36” tall, spreading, becomes very full Salt Tolerant: No Light: Needs full sun to flower Bloom: Many reddish/orange blooms on long stems in summer, last for months Water Requirements: ... READ MORE
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The state tree of Oklahoma, Eastern Redbud is a moderate to rapid-grower when young, reaching a height of 20 to 30 feet. Thirty-year-old specimens are rare but they can reach 35 feet in height forming a rounded vase. Trees of this size are often ... READ MORE
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Red buckeye is a small North American native tree, capable of reaching 25 to 30 feet tall in the wild though is most often at 15 to 20 feet high when grown in cultivation. Red buckeye is most popular for its springtime display of 3- to 6-inch-long, ... READ MORE
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Rabbit's Foot Fern Davallias Rabbit’s Foot Fern is sometimes called the "Good Luck" plant because of its charming silvery-brown, fur-like rhizomes. It grows 12-18" tall, and does well in direct sunlight or under lights. Grows soft ... READ MORE
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Available in various leaf patterns and colorations, Prayer Plant is so named for its habit of folding its leaves closed each night. This spreading rhizomatous perennial forms attractive low-growing clumps, suitable for groundcover or container ... READ MORE
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Red fountain grass is an ornamental grass that is used in the landscape for its reddish foliage and showy flowers (Fig. 1). The leaves of this 3- to 4-foot-tall plant are narrow, curving, linear blades with a beautiful red cast. The purple-pink ... READ MORE
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Variegated Potato Vine Solanum jasminoides ‘Variegata’ Growth Habit: Vine Height: 15-20 feet Zones: 8 to 11 Light: Part shade/shade Bloom: White; spring/summer/fall Family: Solanceae Comments: Twining vine. Characteristics: A ... READ MORE
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