Catalog pages for Plants Tagetes to Vitex

 
 

A-B, C-G, H-L, M-N, O-P, Q-S, T-Z 

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TAGETES LEMMONII (TANGERINE SCENTED MARIGOLD)
34200 3 ft. 8 GOLD FULL F, H, O, W
The leaves of this southwest native are strongly scented of lemon and mint. Dense displays in winter and spring, these daisy-like flowers carry through for most of the year. Shear to fit any location. 

TAGETES LUCIDA (SPANISH TARRAGON, MINT SCENTED MARIGOLD)
34300 3 ft. 8 GOLD FULL C, F, H, O A
Sweet anise flavored Marigold that blooms in fall with many small simple flowers.

TAGETES NELSONII (CITRUS SCENTED MARIGOLD) 
34400 3 ft. 8 GOLD FULL C, F, H, O
Dark green, divided leaves are pungently citrus scented and topped by small flowers.

TANACETUM BALSAMITA (COSTMARY) 
34500 2 ft. 5 YELLOW FULL C, F, M 
Young leaves, before bitterness develops, make a tea, or potpourri. 

TANACETUM PARTHENIUM (FEVERFEW) 
34800 3 ft. 5 WHITE FULL H, M, O 
Dark green, cut leaves are accented by many small white daisy like flowers. Highly regarded as a cure for headaches.

TANACETUM VULGARE (TANSY)
35000 4 ft. 3 GOLD FS/PS DF, F, H, M, O
Finely cut, aromatic leaves and small button flowers in summer. Cut back after flowering. 

TEUCRIUM CHAMAEDRYS (GERMANDER) 
35100 2 ft. 5 ROSE FULL E, O, W
Small, dark green, glossy, dense leaves make this a nice border, hedge or knot garden plant.

TEUCRIUM CHAMAEDRYS PROSTRATA (CREEPING GERMANDER) 
35200 6 in. 5 ROSE FULL E, GC, O, W
Small, dark green, glossy, dense leaves on sprawling branches that stay tight to the ground make this a beautiful ground cover.

TEUCRIUM COSSONII (FRUITY TEUCRIUM) 
35300 6 in. 7 PURPLE FULL E, F, GC, O, W
1 Inch diameter pom-poms of fruity scented purple flowers explode of silvery needle-like foliage. Makes a great ground cover and looks impressive planted in mass. 

TEUCRIUM MARU (CAT THYME)
35500 1 ft. 5 PINK FULL E, F, O, W 
Tiny, gray thyme like foliage is very attractive to cats. Bright maroon, woolly flower bracts remain on the plant for months. Perfect for small hedges, planter boxes and patio pots. Looks great with Beauty Secret Miniature Rose. Some cats love it.

THUNBERGIA GREGORII (ORANGE CLOCK VINE)
 
35750 6 ft. 10 ORANGE FS/PS GC, O Vining branches grow up to 6 feet long, either up a fence or along the ground. Blooms during warm weather. Brilliant 2 in. round flowers. Grows very quickly and can be grown as an annual.

THYMUS ‘ARGENTEUS’ (SILVER THYME)
35800 1 ft. 4 PINK FULL C, E, F, O, W
Attractive gray-green foliage is variegated with white. The whole plant is tinted with crimson in the cold weather. Flavor is similar to but not as strong as English Thyme.

THYMUS CHERLERIOIDES (SILVER NEEDLE THYME)
 
35950 2 in. 5 PINK FULL GC, F, E, W
Tiny pale green, slightly fuzzy leaves grow tight to the ground. Profuse spring flowers.

THYMUS CITRIODORUS (LEMON THYME)
36000 1 ft. 4 PINK FULL C, E, F, W
Forms mounds of dark green, lemon foliage highlighted with pink flowers. Cut back often. The lemon flavor is sweet, strong and useful in recipes calling for lemon. 

THYMUS CV. (DOONE VALLEY THYME) 
36500 4 in. 6 PINK FULL E, F, GC, O, W
Lemon scented foliage is dark green during the summer blooming period with golden variegations in the spring and fall. Leaves are tinted orange in the cold of winter. While it smells great, it looses its flavor when used in cooking. Flower stems are 4 inches long.

THYMUS CV. (HI-HO SILVER THYME) 
36150 8 in. 7 PINK FULL C, E, F, O, W
Brightly variegated green and white leaves have pink stems that grow very compactly. Flavor is similar to English Thyme and Silver Thyme.
More Variegated than Silver Thyme.

THYMUS CV. (LAVENDER THYME)
36700 2 in. 5 PINK FULL E, F, GC, O, W
Light green, slender and somewhat resinous leaves are scented of lavender. Unusual. Cascades nicely over the edge of containers.

THYMUS CV. (LEMON FROST THYME) 
36850 3 in. 5 PINK FULL E, F, GC O, W 
Lime green foliage emits a lemony scent. Small oval dense leaves cover runners that slowly creep along the ground. 

THYMUS CV. (LIME THYME) 
36900 6 in. 5 PINK FULL C, E, F, GC O, W 
Lime green foliage emits a citrus scent and add highlights to garden areas. Looks good with dark green plants. 

THYMUS CV. (MINT THYME) 
37000 2 in. 5 PINK FULL GC, F, E, W 
Tiny pale green, slightly fuzzy leaves grow tight to the ground. Profuse spring flowers. 

THYMUS CV. (REITER’S THYME) 
37100 3 in. 5 PINK FULL GC, E, W 
Tiny pointed leaves spread to conceal the ground and provide a brilliant display of dark pink springtime flowers. Arid grower.

THYMUS GLABRESCENS (LOVEYANUS THYME)
37200 6 in. 5 LAVENDER FULL E, GC, O, W
Fuzzy, gray-green foliage spreads rapidly. Abundant spring flowers. A large leafed Thyme.

THYMUS HERBA-BARONA (CARAWAY THYME) 
37300 4 in. 5 ROSE FULL C, E, F, GC, O, W
Caraway flavor and fragrance that is useful in the kitchen and potpourri. A very rapid spreader with spectacular spring flowers. Plant near Coconut thyme for an extended show of flowers. 

THYMUS HERETUS (HERETUS THYME)
37325 3 in. 5 PINK FULL E, GC, O, W 
Tiny pointed leaves, reddish stems and profuse springtime bloom. 

THYMUS PRAECOX ARCTICUS ALBUS (WHITE MOSS THYME) 
37500 3 in. 5 WHITE FULL E, GC, O, W 
Tight, tiny, lime green leaves spread rapidly on delicate runners to form a dense mat. Small flower stalks are 1 in. tall and display tiny white flowers. 

THYMUS PRAECOX ARCTICUS CV. (CREEPING PINK THYME) 
37700 2 in. 5 PINK FULL E, GC, O, W 
Stems creep along the ground and are covered with minute gray-green leaves that are slightly hairy. Lots of flowers, long bloom period and low, fast growth.

THYMUS PRAECOX ARCTICUS CV. (ELFIN THYME)
37800 2 in. 5 PINK FULL E, GC, O, W 
A very slow, spreading dwarf thyme perfect for the rock garden. Small dense leaves. This tiny thyme could be used in bonsai plantings instead of moss. 

THYMUS PRAECOX ARCTICUS CV. (HALL’S WOOLLY THYME)
37900 3 in. 5 PINK FULL E, GC, O, W
Small, gray-green, hairy leaves spread quickly. Unlike most woolly varieties, this one has notable quantities of flowers. 

THYMUS PRAECOX ARCTICUS ‘PINK CHINTZ’ (PINK CHINTZ THYME) 
38000 2 in. 5 LIGHT PINK FULL E, GC, O, W 
Delicate creeper with dark green slightly hairy leaves. Modest bloom.   

THYMUS PRAECOX ARCTICUS ‘LANUGINOSUS ‘ (WOOLLY THYME) 
38100 3 in. 5 PINK FULL E, GC, O, W 
Woolly, gray-green leaves form a low dense mat. Rarely blooms.

THYMUS PULEGIOIDES COCCINEUS (COCONUT THYME) 
38200 4 in. 5 PINK FULL E GC, O, W 
A dense, dark green ground cover with bright pink flowers over a long blooming season.
Does not smell or taste like coconut. Plant with Caraway Thyme for extended bloom. 

THYMUS PULEGIOIDES CV. (PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH TEA THYME)
38500 1 ft. 5 PINK FULL C, E, F, W
Dark green, glossy leaves have a flavor remarkably close to black tea.

THYMUS VULGARIS (ENGLISH THYME) 
38600 1 ft. 4 PINK FULL C, E, F, M, W
This variety with tiny pungent leaves is used most often in cooking.

THYMUS VULGARIS CV. (ITALIAN OREGANO THYME)
38800 1 ft. 5 PINK FULL C, E, F, W
Gray-green oregano flavored leaves form on upright stems with many flowers.

THYMUS VULGARIS CV. (ORANGE BALSAM THYME) 
38900 1 ft. 5 LIGHT PINK FULL C, E, F, W
Small, gray-green leaves on upright stems that are filled with citrus flavor and fragrance. 

TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER)
39000 18 in. 3 RED FULL B, M, O 
The slightly hairy leaves are segmented into three parts and support crimson plumes. 

TULBHAGIA VIOLACEA (SOCIETY GARLIC) 
39100 2 ft. 7 LAVENDER FULL C, E, F, O 
1-2 ft. tall and 1/2 in. wide, green, lance shaped leaves form from the base of the plant. The whole plant emits a pleasant garlic fragrance. The 3/4 in. wide star shaped flowers are edible and have a wonderful garlic flavor. They are great on a salad. 

TULBHAGIA VIOLACEA CV. (TRICOLOR SOCIETY GARLIC) 
39100 2 ft. 7 LAVENDER FULL C, E, F, O 
1-2 ft. tall and 1/2 in. wide, green and white, lance shaped leave form from the base of the plant. The whole plant emits a pleasant garlic fragrance. The 3/4 in. wide star shaped flowers are edible and have a wonderful garlic flavor. They are great on a salad. 

VALERIANA OFFICINALIS (VALERIAN) 
39300 3 ft. 4 PINK FULL F, M, O 
The leaf stalks of up to 1 ft. are sub divided into narrow leaflets. Scented flower stalks can be used in flower arrangements. Attractive to some cats. 

VERBASCUM THAPSUS (MULLEIN) 
39400 6 ft. ALL YELLOW FULL M, O, W
Large, oval, woolly leaves form a rosette at the base of a slender flower stalk. Biennial 

VERONICA SPICATA CV. (BLUE VERONICA)
39600 2 ft. 4 BLUE FULL B, O 
Low growing with 2 inch long leaves and numerous flower spikes in spring.

VITEX AGNUS (CHASTE TREE)
39700 15 ft. 7 BLUE FULL B, D, HB, M, O, W
Vitex can be trained into a small patio shade tree or grown as a large shrub. Profuse bloom midsummer to fall. 6” blue flower spikes. Adapted to arid conditions.

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