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The Latin word of the week   Acanthus (a-KANTH-us) Acanthus is derived from the Greek word 'ákantha' which means thorn or spike. The common name of the genus Acanthus is Bears Breeches, a plant that is widely known throughout Europe and the Mediterranean Basin. Valued for centuries as a decorative plant, it is said to be the inspiration on the beautiful Corinthian columns and was used through the Renaissance and Victorian times in stylized forms. Interesting enough, the stunning flower bracts were generally passed over for the deeply cut showy leaves. Give this plant room to spread in a sunny location with well drained soil and cut the thorny flower spikes before seeds mature to prevent unwanted seedlings.

The Plant of the Week   Nosegay Plumeria rubra Plumeria rubra is a tropical or subtropical shrub native to the Americas. Named in honor of the seventeenth-century French botanist, Charles Plumier, who botanized Mexico and the Caribbean Basin. From there, the plants were spread throughout tropical climates of the world and are quite popular among the islands of the Pacific. Plumeria blossoms are used to make the traditional leis offered to travelers when they visit Hawaii. The flowers produce the strongest fragrance in the evening to attract the night-flying insects for pollination. They produce no nectar, so the insects visit multiple flowers in their futile attempt to locate nectar, thus pollinating the plumeria. The shrubs can reach as much as 40 feet (12 meters) and prefer well-drained, sandy soil mixed with peat, and at least four hours of sunshine each day. Plumerias can be quite happy as pruned container plants as well. Easily propagated by cuttings, the lovely flowers range from deep pink, to white and yellow. » Read more about this plant 4 vendors have this plant for sale. Type of plant: Tropicals and Tender Perennials Bloom color: Pale Pink, Pink, Red, Pale Yellow, Brown/Bronze Bloom time of year: Late Winter/Early Spring Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade Cold hardiness: Zone 10a to Zone 11 Height: 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Spacing: 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Bloom of the Day for February 8, 2010   Corn Cockle 'Milas' (Agrostemma githago) Type of plant: Annuals Bloom color: Magenta (Pink-Purple) Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall Sun requirements: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade Cold hardiness: Not Applicable Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm), 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

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