Agastache aurantiaca

 Agastache aurantiaca ‘Apricot Sprite’

                                               Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
                                               Genus: Agastache (ah-gas-TAH-kee)
                                               Cultivar: Apricot Sunrise

                                              Synonym:Agastache aurantiaca

Lovers of heat, these tough and drought resistant Mint family relatives guarantee terminal spikes adorned with brightly colored, tubular flowers just about all summer long. Agastaches are easily grown in well drained soils, and will bloom more profusely, over an even longer period of time, if the flowering stems are cut back in mid-season.
Agastache aurantiaca ‘Apricot Sprite’ full sun

This drought tolerant bushy perennial is prized for its more manageable compact habit. With erect stems tinged a dusty grape, wine-purple calyxes, deep peachy orange flowers, and mint-scented triangular green leaves sporting silvery undersides, the stunning shades of an evening sky will light up your garden all day long. Easy-to-grow ‘Apricot Sprite’.

Blooms April– mid-October. in South Louisiana

Size: 12"–18" high x 12" wide; hardy to zone 7.

Height     1 ft. to 3 ft.

Spread     1 ft. to 3 ft.

Light     Full Sun Only;Full Sun to Part Shade

Moisture     Dry;Dry to Medium

Maintenance     Low


Tolerance     Deer Tolerant;Drought Tolerant
Characteristics     Attracts Hummingbirds; Fragrant Flowers; Fragrant Foliage; Showy Flowers

Bloom Time     Early Fall; Fall; Late Summer; Summer

Foliage Color     Silver/Grey

Flower Color     Orange/ Salmon Flower

Uses     , Beds and Borders, Low- Maintenance, Sun, Herb Garden, Desert Garden, Xeric Bed

Seasonal Interest: Summer Interest, Fall Interest

Type: Perennials



I pinch these plants often to make more bloom heads and make the stems sturdy.


Category:
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot
Orange

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Aromatic

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds.

Flowers are fragrant.

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not over water.

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)



Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, cold-frame or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seed-heads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Cesalpinia pulcherrima

Cesalpinia pulcherrima

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

PlantFiles: Pride of Barbados, Red Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Peacock Flower, flamboyan-de-jardin.

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Family: Caesalpiniaceae Genus: Caesalpinia (ses-al-PIN-ee-uh)

Species: pulcherrima (pul-KAIR-ih-muh) (Info) Synonym:Poinciana pulcherrima .

Category: Shrubs Tropicals and Tender Perennials Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Seed is poisonous if ingested. Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.

Bloom Color: Red Bright Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Blooms all year

Foliage: Deciduous

Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Aloe macrocarpa

PlantFiles: Aloe Aloe macrocarpa

Family: Aloaceae
Genus: Aloe (AL-oh)
Species: macrocarpa (ma-kro-KAR-pa)

Synonym:Aloe commutata
Synonym:Aloe barteri

Cactus and Succulents

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:

Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Mottled
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping



This is a setting of succulents in a small rock garden on my patio.

Dicliptera suberecta

Dicliptera suberecta

Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dicliptera (dye-CLIP-ter-uh)
Species: suberecta (sub-er-EK-tuh)
Synonym:Justicia suberecta
Synonym:Jacobinia suberecta

Category:
Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:

Bloom Color:
Red
Orange

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Silver/Gray
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements:

Patent Information:

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting: