Cabomba caroliniana
Fanwort or Carolina watershield is a submerged aquatic perennial that has become a popular ornamental plant for water gardens and aquariums. Its bright green feathery foliage is quite attractive. By absorbing nutrients, plants help control algae ... [... more]
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Cacalia atriplicifolia
Pale Indian plantain is a tall Missouri native herbaceous perennial which grows 3-6' (less frequently to 8') tall and typically occurs in open and rocky woodlands, thickets, slopes, wet meadows and along streams throughout the State. Features ... [... more]
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Caladium bicolor
Best grown in moist, fertile, humusy, organically rich, acidic soils in part shade or filtered sun. Does well in bright shade. Avoid direct sun where leaves will scorch. Tubers may be left in the ground year-round in USDA Zones 8-10. In St. ... [... more]
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Avalanche'
Easily grown in average, medium to wet soil in full sun. Reportedly does well in heavy clay soils, unlike many of the other ornamental grasses. Prefers moist, rich soils that do not dry out. Blooms in light shade, and actually appreciates some ... [... more]
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' Plant of Merit
Easily grown in average, medium to wet soil in full sun. Does well in heavy clay soils, unlike many of the other ornamental grasses. Prefers moist, rich soils which do not dry out. Blooms in light shade, and appreciates some light afternoon shade ... [... more]
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Easily grown in average, medium to wet soil in full sun. Does well in heavy clay soils, unlike many of the other ornamental grasses. Prefers moist, rich soils which do not dry out. Blooms in light shade, and appreciates some light afternoon shade ... [... more]
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Calamagrostis brachytricha
Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils, in full sun. Does well in heavy clay soils, unlike many of the other ornamental grasses. Soils should be kept moist and not allowed to dry out. Blooms in light shade, and appreciates some afternoon ... [... more]
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Calamintha arkansana
Best grown in neutral to slightly alkaline, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Also tolerates some poor soils. Generally prefers moist soils with good drainage, but some plants do well in the drier soils found ... [... more]
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Calamintha nepeta
Calamint is a bushy, rhizomatous perennial in the mint family that typically forms a dense foliage mat growing 12-18" tall on upright branching stems. Tiny pale blue to white flowers appear in summer in axillary spikes (cymes) rising slightly ... [... more]
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Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta
Easily grown in slightly acidic to slightly alkaline, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers evenly moist soils, but tolerates some drought. Tolerates light shade in the afternoon. May spread in the garden by rhizomes ... [... more]
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Calathea makoyana
With good humidity and warmth, this plant can be an extremely attractive indoor foliage plant for the St. Louis area. Best grown with a well-drained humusy potting mixture. Plants may be sited in part shade to shade locations. Plants need high ... [... more]
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Calceolaria (Herbeohybrida group)
The pocketbook plant is cultivated in greenhouses in northern climates and in the open in its native range. It is a somewhat demanding plant. It should never be put in too warm an environment or in a draft, for this will invite aphids. It prefers ... [... more]
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