Category Archives: Apocynaceae

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Katie

Amsonia tabernaemontana Blue Star Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee) Genus: Amsonia (am-SO-nee-uh) Species: tabernaemontana (tab-er-nay-MON-tah-nuh) Synonym:Amsonia tabernaemontana var. tabernaemontana Category: Perennials Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F) USDA Zone … Continue reading →

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Vinca minor

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:            Vinca minor FAMILY: Apocynaceae COMMON NAME(S):           Dwarf Periwinkle, Vinca HARDINESS/ZONE:           USDA:  4 Sunset:  all   (1-3, 7, 10-13 shade only)   FOLIAGE:                                                      opposite, simple, evergreen, entire, lanceolate – ovate, lustrous dark green above, light green beneath, 1.5″ long, 0.5″ … Continue reading →

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