Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
In winter hardy zones 10 to 12, kalanchoe should be grown in full sun to moderate shade and prefers light, sandy, open, well-drained soils and is moderately salt tolerant. Needing very little water, kalanchoe only needs one light application of ... [... more]
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Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star'
Mass or small groups in borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens or wild areas. Light blue rays and yellow center 'Blue Star' is a clump-forming perennial that is noted for its long summer bloom of daisy-like flowers (1" diameter) featuring light ... [... more]
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Kalimeris mongolica
This species of Kalimeris features 1-2" diameter, daisy-like flowers with purple-tinged rays and yellow stamens. Flowers bloom profusely in open clusters on an upright, bushy plant, typically growing 2-3' tall. Pinnately lobed, light green leaves ... [... more]
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Kalimeris pinnatifida 'Hortensis'
This Kalimeris cultivar features 1" diameter, white, semi-double, mum-like flowers which bloom profusely in open clusters on an upright, bushy plant, typically growing 2-3' tall. Pinnately lobed, light green leaves (to 3.5" long) form a basal .. [... more]
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Kalimeris yomena 'Aurea'
This kalimeris cultivar is an upright perennial with a slowly creeping habit. Features cut-leaf, green foliage with golden margins and daisy-like flowers (1" diameter) with pale lavender rays and yellow center disks. Flowers appear in late summer ... [... more]
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Kalimeris yomena 'Shogun'
Lavender rays with yellow center 'Shogun' is a kalimeris cultivar that is noted for its lance-shaped green leaves with wide creamy white margins. Leaf variegation fades as the summer progresses. Daisy-like flowers (to 1" diameter) with lavender ... [... more]
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Kalmia latifolia
Best grown in moist, acidic, humusy, well-drained soils in part shade. Mulch to retain moisture and keep root zones cool. Plants tolerate a wide range of light conditions (full sun to full shade), but are best in part shade in the St. Louis ... [... more]
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Kalmia latifolia 'Elf'
Best grown in moist, acidic, humusy, well-drained soils. Mulch to retain moisture and keep root zone cool. Tolerates wide range of light conditions (full sun to full shade), but best in part shade in the St. Louis area. Raised plantings should be ... [... more]
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Kalopanax septemlobus
Easily grown in deep, moist, fertile, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Generally intolerant of the hot and humid summers in the deep South. Avoid dry soils. Castor aralia (or tree aralia) is the only large tree found in the ... [... more]
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Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea'
Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade. Tolerates full shade. Flowers pale in too much sun. Prefers loamy soils that are moderately fertile. Avoid heavy clay soils. Blooms on previous year's wood, so prune in spring ... [... more]
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Kerria japonica 'Picta'
This variegated Kerria cultivar is a low-growing, broadly rounded, slowly spreading deciduous shrub with a dense, twiggy habit which typically grows 2' tall by 2' wide in 5 years. Features profuse, yellow, five-petaled, rose-like flowers (1.75" ... [... more]
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Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'
Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade. Tolerates full shade. Flowers pale in too much sun. Prefers loamy soils that are moderately fertile. Avoid heavy clay soils. Blooms on previous year's wood, so prune in spring ... [... more]
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