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  The Latin word of the week  
Dianthus
(dy-AN-thus)

The genus Dianthus is from the Greek dios,"divine" and anthos, "flower." Reasons for this designation are lost to antiquity, although John Gerard, English herbalist, (1545–1611) wrote of Dianthus barbatus; These plantes are not used either in meate or medicine, but esteemed for their beautie to decke up gardens, the bosomes of the beautiful, garlands and crownes for pleasure."

  The Plant of the Week  
Beach Sunflower
Helianthus debilis

Helianthus debilis is a rugged little native of the North American Gulf Coast. The prostrate foliage sports cheery little yellow flowers and is content to live in dry, sandy conditions. It is even used for dune stabilization in some areas. It is extremely drought tolerant and attractive to bees and butterflies. The Dune Sunflower is tolerant of salty conditions as long as it isn't exposed long-term to standing salt water or salt spray. After flowering, trim back heavily to keep tidy and to encourage a second flush of blooms. Helianthus debilis reseeds easily and can sometimes become invasive if left untended. Hardy to 15F (-9.4C), it is a care-free ground cover for an garden in a warm climate.

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Type of plant: Groundcovers, Perennials

Bloom color: Bright Yellow

Bloom time of year: Blooms all year, Blooms repeatedly

Sun requirements: Full Sun

Cold hardiness: Zone 8b to Zone 11

Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm), 24-36 in. (60-90 cm), 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

  Bloom of the Day for May 16, 2012  
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Red Hot Poker
(Kniphofia uvaria)

Type of plant: Perennials

Bloom color: Red, Bright Yellow

Bloom time of year: Mid Summer

Sun requirements: Full Sun

Cold hardiness: Zone 6a to Zone 10b

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

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

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shuttermommy Positive Pincushion Flower
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JaxFlaGardener Positive Bigleaf Hydrangea, Lacecap 'Mariesii Variegata'
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Agastache foeniculum
TiaLee1 Neutral Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket 'Oranges & Lemons'
Gaillardia x grandiflora
Katlian Positive Calamondin Orange, Panama Orange, Calamansi
X Citrofortunella mitis
hymenocallis Positive Coleus, Painted Nettle, Flame Nettle 'Garnet Robe'
Solenostemon scutellarioides
hymenocallis Positive Coleus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle 'Alabama Sunset'
Solenostemon scutellarioides
DRH2 Negative Weigela 'Carnaval'
Weigela
sunkissed Positive Purple-Leaf Japanese Honeysuckle 'Purpurea'
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PatGalbraith Neutral Beach Sunflower
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Irissimo Positive Tall Bearded Iris 'St. Crispin'
Iris
metallic Negative Tomato 'Applause'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
metallic Neutral Tomato 'Tomande'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
ladyangel4 Positive Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
palmtodd Positive Telopoloamvilany, Sainte-Luce Dypsis
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marshallgal Positive Michaelmas Daisy, Frikart's Aster 'Monch'
Aster x frikartii


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