Flowers and Vine
Clerodendrum thomsoniae Growing in Phoenix: Red Bleeding Heart vine is a twining tropical vine from West Africa. It has deep green foliage with an attractive mass of flowers. In Phoenix, they require afternoon shade. They need rich well-draining soil and protection when temperatures are below 45℉. It is best container-grown so that it can be…
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Thunbergia grandiflora Growing in Phoenix: Also known as blue sky vine. A mass of stunning blue flowers on vigorous evergreen vines. Flowers are trumpet-shaped with contrasting yellow throats. Attractive to larger bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This is a heat and sun-loving vine perfect for a chainlink fence, small arbor, or trellis. Likes a rich dark…
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Frost-free in winter; morning to midday sunshine all year; shaded by the house from hot afternoon summer sun; good, compost-rich soil, well-mulched to keep roots cool through summer. ETA mid March
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Growing in Arizona: Cinnamon is an evergreen shrub or small tree with dark, leathery, aromatic leaves. In cultivation young trees are cut back twice a year and sucker shoots develop from the roots. These long slender shoots furnish the bark that is the commercial product. The leaves are used in tea. Cinnamon is a very…
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Antigonon leptopus Growing in Phoenix: A winner for Phoenix gardens! Coral vine is also known as Queen Wreath Vine. This is a vigorous creeping plant perfect for covering chain link fences or trellises. It produces a mass of delicate flowers in shades of pink and white through the summer and fall. The leaves are bright…
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Solandra maxima, also known as cup of gold vine, golden chalice vine, or Hawaiian lily, is a vigorous vine which is endemic to Mexico and Central America. It has very large yellow flowers and glossy leaves. Growing in Phoenix: A very attractive twining vine with deep glossy green foliage and large butter-yellow flowers. It requires…
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Physostegia venusta Growing in Phoenix: A sprawling vine ablaze with orange tubular flowers that bloom from fall to spring. Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. It is a fast-growing vine using tendrils to climb. Grow it to cover unsightly walls or fences and add color to the late-season garden, Avoid planting near trees, that could be strangled…
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Galangal: Do you know if greater (Alpinia galanga) and lesser (A. officinarum). Growing in Phoenix: Galangal is an integral flavor component in Thai cuisine. Related to ginger and turmeric, it is also used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. The outer skin is smoother and paler than ginger and the flesh ranges from white to…
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