(Bellflower)

Glossy leaves and arching stems with white bellflowers that are blushed with pink and have maroon-spots in early summer describes the ornamental strengths of of the Korean bellflower. Vigorously spreading into large groundcover-like colonies through its rhizomes (underground stems) and seeds, it is an herbaceous perennial native to Korea, making it quite cold and summer heat tolerant compared to other Campanula.

The rounded, heart-shaped leaves are glossy dark green and grow in a basal...

(Bellflower)

Glossy leaves and arching stems with rosy pink bellflowers that are edged in white and have red spots in early summer describes the ornamental strengths of of the Elizabeth Korean bellflower. Vigorously spreading into large groundcover-like colonies through its rhizomes (underground stems) and seeds, it is an herbaceous perennial native to Korea, making it quite cold and summer heat tolerant compared to other Campanula.

The rounded, heart-shaped leaves are glossy dark green and grow...

(Bernice Bellflower, Nettle-leaved Bellflower)

The tall stems of ‘Bernice’ are topped with flaring, double- to triple-layered, bowl-shaped flowers of rich, violet-blue. One of the prettiest of tall bellflowers, it is derived from a species native to the Mediterranean region, and rivals the beauty of delphiniums when in flower. This woody-based perennial produces dark green, oval, toothed foliage which is prickly to the touch. In midsummer, the distinctive flowers open loosely on branched stems, attracting bees and butterflies.

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(Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine)

Trumpet creeper is a rampant clinging deciduous vine native to the southeastern United States. Its orange, red, or yellow trumpet shaped flowers appear in late summer to early fall, attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The compound, pinnate leaves are typically dark green. Large bean-shaped fruits follow the flowers. Several cultivars are available, including red-flowered, yellow-flowered, and variegated selections.

Trumpet creeper tolerates a wide range of soils in sun to light shade....

(Flamenco Trumpet Vine, Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine)

Trumpet vine is a very vigorous deciduous climber with dark green leaves native to the southeastern United States. 'Flamenco' shows off bright red trumpet-shaped flowers with orange throats in late summer to early fall. These fiery attention getters attract hungry hummingbirds.

Trumpet vine spreads by suckering roots. Frequent pruning is required to keep it in bounds. It grows in a wide array of soils and light exposures, but a moist, well-draining neutral soil in full sun produces the most impressive...

(Tango Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Creeper)

Trumpet creeper is a rampant clinging deciduous vine native to the southeastern United States. Its orange, red, or yellow trumpet shaped flowers appear in late summer to early fall, attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The compound, pinnate leaves are typically dark green. Large bean-shaped fruits follow the flowers. Several cultivars are available, including red-flowered, yellow-flowered, and variegated selections.

Trumpet creeper tolerates a wide range of soils in sun to light shade....

(Minnesota Red Trumpet Vine, Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine)

Named for its deep orange-red flowers, 'Minnesota Red' is a cultivar of trumpet creeper, a rampant clinging deciduous vine native to the southeastern United States. Its trumpet shaped flowers appear in late summer to early fall, attracting hummingbirds. The compound, pinnate leaves are dark green. Large bean-shaped fruits follow the flowers.

Trumpet creeper tolerates a wide range of soils in sun to light shade. Give it room to romp, and watch for root suckers and seedlings. It works well on a...

(Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine, Yellow Trumpet Vine)

The yellow flowered form of trumpet creeper is a rampant clinging deciduous vine native to the southeastern United States. Its cheerful, trumpet shaped flowers appear in late summer to early fall, attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The compound, pinnate leaves are paler green than those of red- and orange-flowered varieties. Large bean-shaped fruits follow the flowers.

Trumpet creeper tolerates a wide range of soils in sun to light shade. Give it room to romp; watch for root suckers...

(Bengali Hot Pepper, Bhut Jolokia Hot Pepper, Naga Jolokia Hot Pepper, Nai Miris Hot Pepper)

This scorching pepper known as the Bengali hot or ghost pepper produces intense heat so strong it seems to cause your soul, or ghost, to want to escape your body. Truly 'Naga Jolokia' is one of the hottest peppers in the world. While all peppers are native to the Tropical Americas, this hybrid variety originated from India in the northeastern region of Assam. The Sanskrit word "naga" translate to "king cobra" and "Bhut jolokia" means "ghost pepper" in Assamese.

The heat in pepper fruit is produced...

(Pepper)

The long, broad cultivation history of the pepper best explains why its fruits come in a myriad of forms tastes and colors, whether they are big or small, hot or sweet, red or yellow.

Native to tropical America, these annuals have been grown and selected by Native Americans since pre-history times. In fact, their specific region of origin is still unknown due to distribution by man. Peppers became available to Europeans when the new and old worlds connected. Since then, many unique selections...