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111 Astilbe hybrid cv. Astilbe. Other names: False Spirea Colors: flowers-red, pink, lavender, white; leaves-mid to dark green or reddish copper. Characteristics: small in dense panicles, flower stalks are erect or arching Type of plant: landscaping plant Size: 6-12” tall
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111Astilbe hybrid cv.Astilbe • Other names: False Spirea • Colors: flowers-red, pink, lavender, white; leaves-mid to dark green or reddish copper. • Characteristics: small in dense panicles, flower stalks are erect or arching • Type of plant: landscaping plant • Size: 6-12” tall • Growth requirements: shade garden near water
112Begonia x tuberhybrida cv.Tuberous Begonia • Other names: Dragon wing • Colors: variety • Characteristics: Summer and fall large fully double flowers • Type of plant: bedding plant, potted plant • Size: 1-1.5’ tall • Growth requirements: difficult care, warm & moist area • Other: leaves are brittle
113Begonia x semperflorens-cultorumWax Begonia • Other names: • Colors: flowers-red, white, or pink with small yellow centers; leaves-light green and bronze-red • Characteristics: mound of glossy, slightly cupped, succulent leaves • Type of plant: bedding plant • Size: 6-12” tall • Growth requirements: can tolerate heavy shade
114Caladium x hortulanum cv.Fancy-Leaved Caladium • Other names: • Colors: white, pink, green • Characteristics: variegated, heart-shaped leaves • Type of plant: bedding, houseplant • Size: 8-12” tall • Growth requirements: hot climate
115Calceolaria crenatiflora cv.Pocketbook Plant • Colors: yellow, red, orange • Characteristics: leaves-broad base tapering to point, rough & hairy; flower--pouch-shaped • Type of plant: bedding • Size: 8”-6’ tall • Growth requirements: partial shade • Other: Forced into bloom, sold, then discarded when faded
116Callistephus chinensis cv.China Aster • Other names: • Colors: white, pale yellow, pink, rose, red, blue, purple, & violet • Characteristics: flower heads-5” across, petal-like ray flowers • Type of plant: cut flowers • Size: Height-8 in.-3 ft. tall • Growth requirements: sun to partial shade
117Camellia japonica cv.Common Camellia • Other names: Ammelia • Colors: ivory, pink, crimson, yellow, orange, red • Characteristics: leaves-dark green with medium sized, heart shaped leaves • Type of plant: landscaping • Size: 7-12’ tall; flower 2 ½”-5” • Growth requirements: hardy, need high moisture, humid climate • Other: often compared to roses.
118Canna x generalis cv.Common Garden Canna • Colors: yellow, pink, red, white, ivory, orange, apricot, coral, salmon • Characteristics: leaves-resemble banana or ti plant leaves, large, green to bronzy red • Type of plant: perennial • Size: 2-5’ stocks • Growth requirements: • Other: Leaves are useful in arrangements, cut flowers do not keep
119Catharanthus roseusMadagascar Periwinkle • Other names: rose periwinkle, periwinkle, vinca, old-maid • Colors: rose pink, pink, red, purple, white • Characteristics: flower-5 petals; leaves-glossy & opposite; bushy plant • Type of plant: ground cover • Size: 1-2’ tall; 1-2’ width • Growth requirements: full sun or partial shade; moderate water; poor to well-drained soils • Other: mildly poisonous; drugs-vinblastine (Hodgkins’ disease) & vincristine (Leukemia)
120Cattleya cv.Cattleya Orchid Hybrid • Colors: lavender, red, purple, white, pink, yellow, orange, green, & bronze • Characteristics: large, showy flowers; 2-5 blooms per stem; 3 narrow petals; 1-2 leaves • Type of plant: houseplant, cut flower • Size: 4” bloom • Growth requirements: small container, normal to frequent water; tolerate most light levels • Other: used for corsages
121 Celosia argenteaCockscomb • Other names: feathered amaranth, wool flower, red fox, celosia, prince • Colors: yellow, orange, pink, or gold • Characteristics: large spikes resembling the rooster’s comb • Type of plant: bedding plant, annual • Size: 6’ tall • Growth requirements: full sun; constant moisture; hot & humid weather • Other: Warm regions such as Africa and the Asian Tropics. • Blooming: Midsummer to fall.