The PlantFiles Newsletter

Covering the events of September 21, 2007, on which 193 members joined. 		PF Logo

Gardening Quote of the Day

"Nature does have manure and she does have roots as well as blossoms, and you can't hate the manure and blame the roots for not being blossoms."

(R. Buckminster Fuller, American philosopher, engineer (born 7/12/1895))

The PlantFiles Photo of the Day

Firecracker Plant, Firecracker Flower, Kanakambaram
Crossandra infundibuliformis
By Dinu

PF Photo of the Day

Activity Report:

60 new plants were added to the database.
22 new descriptions were added.
63 new images were added.
631 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
saya Positive CommentOriental Fountain Grass 'Tall Tails'
(Pennisetum orientale)
plantmover Positive CommentRocky Mountain Juniper 'Skyrocket'
(Juniperus scopulorum)
plantmover Positive CommentBoxwood Green Tower® 'Green Tower'
(Buxus sempervirens)
budgielover Positive CommentCommon Cosmos, Mexican Aster 'Psycho'
(Cosmos bipinnatus)
escambiaguy Negative CommentSilk Tree, Mimosa Tree, Pink Siris
(Albizia julibrissin)
soldiersong Positive CommentBamboo 'Green Screen'
(Fargesia robusta)
tucsonjill Negative CommentDesert Broom
(Baccharis sarothroides)
Seacow Neutral CommentMother of Thousands, Mexican Hat Plant
(Kalanchoe diagremontiana)
yotedog Neutral CommentViolet Sage, Ornamental Meadow Sage, Balkan Clary, Perennial Woodland Sage 'Mainacht'
(Salvia nemorosa)
carrielamont Neutral CommentBurning Bush, Cork Bush, Winged Euonymus
(Euonymus alata)
kimsgardenheave Positive CommentDaylily 'Mask Of Eternity'
(Hemerocallis )
frostweed Neutral CommentBig Bend Cory Cactus, Bunched Cory-cactus
(Coryphantha ramillosa)
frostweed Neutral CommentDavis's Green Pitaya
(Echinocereus viridiflorus subsp. davisii)
frostweed Neutral CommentMariposa Cactus, Lloyd's Mariposa Cactus
(Sclerocactus mariposensis)
frostweed Neutral CommentSlender Rushpea
(Hoffmannseggia tenella)
frostweed Neutral CommentZapata Bladderpod
(Lesquerella thamnophila)
frostweed Neutral CommentWalker's Manihot
(Manihot walkerae)
frostweed Neutral CommentTobusch Fishook Cactus
(Sclerocactus brevihamatus subsp. tobuschii)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentHot Pepper 'Trinidad Scorpion'
(Capsicum chinense)
frostweed Neutral CommentTexas Wildrice
(Zizania texana)
icmoxie Positive CommentGlossy Abelia
(Abelia x grandiflora)
Xenomorf Neutral CommentConophytum
(Conophytum meyeri)

Images

Member Addition Description
ByndeweedBethImageMerremia
(Merremia bipinnatipartita)
cactus_loverImageMexican Zinnia, Narrow-leaved Zinnia 'Desert Sun'
(Zinnia haageana)
kniphofiaImageClematis 'Daniel Deronda'
(Clematis )
ByndeweedBethImageSharp-pod Morning-glory, Wild Purple Morning Glory, Tievine
(Ipomoea cordatotriloba)
ByndeweedBethImageWright's Morning Glory
(Ipomoea wrightii)
cactus_loverImageEuphorbia 'Christusdorn'
(Euphorbia milii)
cactus_loverImageEuphorbia 'Christusdorn'
(Euphorbia milii)
pepinierefleursdusudImageHibiscus 'La Ville Rose'
(Hibiscus hibiscus moscheutos indian pink x hibiscus coccineus)
mrs_collaImagePurple Ninebark 'Coppertina'
(Physocarpus Opulifolius)
mrs_collaImagePurple Ninebark 'Coppertina'
(Physocarpus Opulifolius)
mrs_collaImagePurple Ninebark 'Coppertina'
(Physocarpus Opulifolius)
mrs_collaImageEnglish Hawthorn, Smooth Hawthorn, Midland Thorn 'Paul's Scarlet'
(Crataegus laevigata)
mrs_collaImageEnglish Hawthorn, Smooth Hawthorn, Midland Thorn 'Paul's Scarlet'
(Crataegus laevigata)
mrs_collaImageEnglish Hawthorn, Smooth Hawthorn, Midland Thorn 'Paul's Scarlet'
(Crataegus laevigata)
KellImageTropical Hibiscus 'Etouffee'
(Hibiscus rosa-senensis)
mrs_collaImagePurple Ninebark 'Coppertina'
(Physocarpus Opulifolius)
KellImageTropical Hibiscus 'Etouffee'
(Hibiscus rosa-senensis)
mrs_collaImagePurple Ninebark 'Coppertina'
(Physocarpus Opulifolius)
mrs_collaImagePurple Ninebark 'Coppertina'
(Physocarpus Opulifolius)
azrobinImageZinnia 'Magellan Cherry'
(Zinnia elegans)
azrobinImageZinnia 'Profusion Mix'
(Zinnia )
chicochi3ImageHybrid Tea Rose 'Kordes Perfecta'
(Rosa )
azrobinImageChrysanthemum, Garden Mum, Florist's Daisy 'Ryan's Pink'
(Chrysanthemum x grandiflorum)
PotEmUpImageAquatic Canna Lily 'Ra'
(Canna glauca)
hyer1972ImageSedum 'Kamtschatium'
(Sedum )
fly_girlImageElegant Dutchman's Pipe, Calico Flower, Pelican Flower
(Aristolochia elegans)
claypaImageSeedbox, Bushy Waterprimrose
(Ludwigia alternifolia)
claypaImageSeedbox, Bushy Waterprimrose
(Ludwigia alternifolia)
LariAnnImageElephant Ear
(Alocasia sinuata)
LariAnnImageAlocasia
(Alocasia robusta)
GardenGuyKinImageQuince, Fruiting Quince
(Cydonia oblonga)
GardenGuyKinImageSiebold's Crabapple, Toringo Crab Apple
(Malus sieboldii)
kniphofiaImageCalifornia Flannel Bush, California Fremontia
(Fremontodendron californicum)
kniphofiaImageCalifornia Flannel Bush, California Fremontia
(Fremontodendron californicum)
bootandallImageClematis 'Rosebud'
(Clematis montana)
kniphofiaImagePurple Ninebark 'Coppertina'
(Physocarpus Opulifolius)
TBGDNImageCardinal Climber
(Ipomoea sloteri)
HoneypiImageColeus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle
(Solenostemon scutellarioides)
wizeyoneImageJeweled Ludisia, Jewel Orchid
(Haemaria discolor)
XenomorfImageBaja Elephant Bush, Elephant Tree, Copalquín, Torote Blanco
(Pachycormus discolor)
XenomorfImageBaja Elephant Bush, Elephant Tree, Copalquín, Torote Blanco
(Pachycormus discolor)
XenomorfImageFerocactus
(Ferocactus pottsi)
XenomorfImageFerocactus
(Ferocactus pottsi)
XenomorfImageFerocactus
(Ferocactus pottsi)
XenomorfImageGarlic Chives, Oriental Garlic, Chinese Chives, Chinese Leek, Flat Chives
(Allium tuberosum)
ByndeweedBethImageYellow Trumpet Morning Glory
(Ipomoea hederifolia var. lutea)
ByndeweedBethImageBellvine Morning Glory
(Ipomoea plebia)
Mr_CleaverImage
(Drimia haworthioides)
azrobinImageTropical Hibiscus 'Lipstick'
(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
LukusImageWhite Bat Flower, Bat Head Lily, Devil's Whiskers
(Tacca nivea)
LukusImageWhite Bat Flower, Bat Head Lily, Devil's Whiskers
(Tacca nivea)
kennedyhImageSkirted Tree Fern
(Cyathea x marcescens)
kennedyhImageValerian, Garden Heliotrope, All Heal
(Valeriana officinalis)
kennedyhImageValerian, Garden Heliotrope, All Heal
(Valeriana officinalis)
kennedyhImageValerian, Garden Heliotrope, All Heal
(Valeriana officinalis)
kennedyhImageValerian, Garden Heliotrope, All Heal
(Valeriana officinalis)
chicochi3ImageFour O'Clock, Marvel of Peru 'Broken Colors'
(Mirabilis jalapa)
chicochi3ImageFour O'Clock, Marvel of Peru 'Broken Colors'
(Mirabilis jalapa)
Clare_CAImagePlumeria 'Intense Rainbow'
(Plumeria rubra)
Clare_CAImagePlumeria 'Henrietta'
(Plumeria rubra)
GardenGuyKinImageJames' Barberry
(Berberis jamesiana)
GingerGaiaImageDaylily 'Butterscotch Ruffles'
(Hemerocallis )
GingerGaiaImageDaylily 'Crystal Cupid'
(Hemerocallis )

Plants Added Yesterday:

Plant
Daylily 'Abbie'
Hemerocallis
Purple Shamrock 'Mijke'
Oxalis triangularis
Conophytum
Conophytum maughanii
Conophytum
Conophytum maughanii subsp. armeniacum
Conophytum
Conophytum maughanii subsp. latum
Maddenia Rhododendron 'Mysterious Maddenii'
Rhododendron
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'White Accent'
Iris
Rhododendron 'Nancy Evans'
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Naselle'
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Noble Mountain'
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Northern Starburst'
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Noyo Brave'
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Noyo Chief'
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Noyo Dream'
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Noyo Snow'
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Oceanlake'
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Olympic Lady'
Rhododendron
White Verbena 'Snowflurry'
Verbena V. canadensis
Rhododendron 'Opal Dawn'
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Oudijk's Sensation'
Rhododendron
Silver Elkhorn Fern 'Lemoinei'
Platycerium veitchii
Daylily 'Aachen'
Hemerocallis
Daylily 'Aaron Edward'
Hemerocallis
Daylily 'Acadiana Snow'
Hemerocallis
Daylily 'Air Castle'
Hemerocallis
Daylily 'Alabama'
Hemerocallis
Daylily 'Alabama Queen'
Hemerocallis
Daylily 'Alabaster'
Hemerocallis
Daylily 'Alaskan Twilight'
Hemerocallis
Daylily 'Aletha'
Hemerocallis
Tree peony 'Daedalus'
Paeonia
Clematis 'Rosebud'
Clematis montana
Beard Tongue, Beardtongue 'Flamingo'
Penstemon
Beardtongue, Beard Tongue 'King George V'
Penstemon
Bellflower Beardtongue, Beardlip 'Lilac Frost'
Penstemon campanulatus
Saskatoon Hybrid Beard Tongue, Penstemon 'Party Dress'
Penstemon
Purple Shamrock 'Birgit'
Oxalis triangularis
Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Chalice'
Paeonia
Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Charles Burgess'
Paeonia lactiflora
Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Cherry Ruffles'
Paeonia
Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Chocolate Soldier'
Paeonia lactiflora
Intersectional Peony, Itoh Peony 'Cora Louise'
Paeonia
Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Coral 'n Gold'
Paeonia lactiflora
Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Coral Sunset'
Paeonia
Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Cytherea'
Paeonia lactiflora
Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Ellen Cowley'
Paeonia lactiflora
Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Fairy Princess'
Paeonia
Intersectional Peony, Itoh Peony 'First Arrival'
Paeonia
Intersectional Peony, Itoh Peony 'Garden Treasure'
Paeonia
Intersectional Peony, Itoh Peony 'Goldilocks'
Paeonia
Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Henry Bockstoce'
Paeonia
Hot Pepper 'Trinidad Scorpion'
Capsicum chinense
Hardneck Garlic, Rocambole, Serpent Garlic 'Killarney Red'
Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon
New York Aster, Michaelmas Daisy 'Benary's Composition'
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
Tuberous Begonia 'Tenella White'
Begonia x tuberhybrida
Fibrous Rooted Begonia, Wax Begonia 'Doublonia Red'
Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum
Fibrous Rooted Begonia, Wax Begonia 'Doublonia Rose'
Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum
Fibrous Rooted Begonia, Wax Begonia 'Lotto Mixed'
Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum
Hybrid Tuberous Begonia 'Pin-Up Flame'
Begonia x tuberhybrida

Tridentea peculiaris

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave

 

And that's the way it was... September 21, 2007