Bagworms are moths that feed on the leaves of plants, trees, fruits, and shrubs in their larvae stage. The pest has tiny legs and carries a diamond-shaped bag on arborvitae. They go inside to evolve to the next stage. The bag...
Plectranthus is an herbaceous plant that grows as an annual as well as perennial plant in different zones. The common name of plectranthus is Spur-flower that closely belongs to mint, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. This is an ornamental...
Lungwort is an annual flowering plant grown for its bright, colorful blooms. The plant name came from its leaves that look lung-shaped. It is also used in making medicine to cure lung ailments. But, mostly this clumping plant is grown as...
The elephant ear plant is a tropical perennial plant grown for its elephant ear-shaped leaves. Its leaves grow 3 feet in height and feet wide depending on species in favorable conditions. The elephant ear plant’s common name is often used for...
Lamb’s ears are a sun-loving perennial plant known for soft, fuzzy, pale-colored foliage. The plant is grown mainly for its foliage, used for garden borders, or in containers. This plant is often recommended in children’s schools because of its soft leaves...
Japanese painted fern is a foliage plant mostly grown for its colorful leaves. This is an ornamental plant grown indoors or outdoors by many gardeners. The plant is very much different from the fern that many gardeners are familiar with. True...
Artemisia is a woody perennial sub-shrub grown as an ornamental plant for its fragrant, silver foliage. The plant can thrive in poor condition, usually thriving in USDA hardiness zone 4 to 9. Artemisia genus contains about 300 species, including annuals, perennials,...
Planting sweet potatoes with suitable companion plants will give a better yield. Sweet potato is considered a staple food because it is high in micronutrients and vitamins consumed by people suffering from vitamin deficiency. Sweet potatoes and yams are close relatives....
Sweet potato vine is a popular ornamental plant often grown in the container. This herbaceous perennial plant is native to North America and best grown in the region that has a temperature near 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweet potato vines are commonly...
New Zealand flax is a specimen plant that is often grown for its large and colorful spikes. It is grown in garden borders, containers, and in the center of the garden in beds. This perennial has large sword-like leaves that grow in...
