All Plants (M)
MONARDA fistulosa Wild Bergamot, Beebalm Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer, drought, clay, dry soil, and black walnut. Native to eastern US & southern Canada. Has large, showy whorls of tubular flowers that attracts birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Nice cut flower, border, and accent plant. Aromatic minty scented lvs have medicinal uses. Blooms: spring-fall. Bloom color: lavender, pink, or white. Height: 2-5 feet. Width: 2-3 feet. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z3-9. |
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MONARDELLA macrantha Hummingbird Coyote Mint Perennial Herb: California native. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Good container or rock garden plant. Dark green foliage is aromatic, with bright red-orange tubular flowers spring-summer. Height: 6". Width: 1'. Exposure: full sun/part shade. Water: moderate-dry. USDA Z7. |
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MONARDELLA villosa 'Russian River' Coyote Mint Perennial Herb. Evergreen. This form was selected by California Flora Nursery. California native from the rocky slopes along the Russian River. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Attracts bees, butterflies & insects. Gray-green foliage smells strongly of mint, w/long blooming lavender flowers spring-summer. Height 12-18". Spread 2' Exp: sun/part shade Water: mod-dry USDA Z7 |
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MONSTERA adansonii Swiss Cheese plant Perennial: Large, heart-shaped leaves develop holes (fenestrations) as the plant ages making the leaves resemble Swiss cheese. Can be grown as a houseplant. Allow to let climb, hang or trail. Provide support if you want it to climb. Blooms: spring (does not bloom indoors). Bloom color: white. Fast growing with a vining habit. Ht: 10-13' outdoors, 3-8' indoors. Width: 1-3'. Exposure: part shade, avoid direct sun. Water: moist, well-draining soil. USDA Z10. |
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MONSTERA deliciosa Swiss Cheese Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron Epiphytic Perennial: Large, shiny green heart-shaped leaves develop holes (fenestrations) as the plant ages, making the leaves look like Swiss cheese. Height: climbing up to 70 feet. USDA Z10-12. Creates a tropical look indoors. As a houseplant: Put in indirect, bright light. Provide support when it climbs. Height: around 6-8 feet. Water: once or twice a week. Avoid soggy soil, water when top 2-3 inches are dry. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested. |
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MONSTERA deliciosa 'Thai Constellation' Swiss Cheese Plant Epiphytic Perennial: The variegated foliage has splotches & splatters of cream or off-white on the green leaves that resemble constellations at night. Large, heart-shaped leaves develop holes (fenestrations) as the plant ages, making the leaves look like Swiss cheese. USDA Z10-12. As a houseplant: Put in indirect, bright light. Provide support when it climbs. Water: once or twice a week. Avoid soggy soil, water when top 2-3 inches are dry. Toxic to humans and pets if ingested. |
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MUEHLENBECKIA axillaris Small Leaf Creeping Wire Vine Vine: Native to Australia & New Zealand. A vigorous, evergreen shrub or twining climber that forms a dense mass of wiry reddish brown stems & tiny glossy green lvs. Fall & winter color is an attractive bronze green. Great for large areas & stabilizing slopes. Tolerates fairly high foot traffic & dry conditions, once established. Adaptable as houseplant. Blm color: white. Size: 4-6" x 18-24". Exp: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. USDA Z6. |
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MUEHLENBECKIA complexa 'Big Leaf' Creeping Wire Vine Vine: A vigorous, evergreen shrub or twining climber that forms a dense mass of wiry stems & glossy green lvs, much larger than other varieties. It will climb up & over posts & trellis with little support, or scramble along the ground making an excellent weed suppressing ground cover. Adaptable as houseplant. Nice foliage interest. Bloom color: white. Height: 4-6". Climbing/trailing up to 10'+. Exp: sun/pt shade. Water: moderate. Z8. |
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MUHLENBERGIA capillaris Hairy Awn Muhly, Pink Muhly Grass Perennial: SW U.S. native. Very showy & versatile. Tolerates seasides, deer, hot climates, bog & soil from moist to dry, acidic to alkaline & sandy to marshy. Fire retardant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: late summer w/reddish-purple airy, fluffy panicles that look like cotton candy. Cut back after flowering if desired. Growth: 3-4' x 3-4'. Sun/part shade. USDA Z5-11 |
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MUHLENBERGIA dubia Pine Muhly Perennial Grass: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Drought & heat tolerant. Attracts butterflies. A finely textured grass with cylindrical green blades. A clump former that is native to Texas, New Mexico & Mexico. Ht: 2-3'. W: 2'. The purplish gray flower spikes emerge in Aug-Nov and fade to cream with age and rise to 3.5'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7. |
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MUHLENBERGIA rigens Deer Grass, Muhly Perennial: Evergreen heat, deer, coast & drought tolerant grass. Good slope cover & erosion control. Tolerant of dry, rocky soil, alkaline & saline conditions. Attracts butterflies. The grayish spikelets mature to wheat in winter. The 2' spikes are above the foliage & are erect then arch over foliage. 3-4' x 3-4'. Sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7-9. |
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MUSCARI 'Pink Sunrise' Grape Hyacinth Bulbous Perennial Herb: Resistant to deer and rodents. An award winning variety! Great for naturalizing. Good container, cut flower, and mass planting plant. Grass-like foliage holds clusters of fragrant blooms that resemble grape clusters. Attracts butterflies and pollinators. Bloom time: mid spring. Bloom color: soft pink. Height: 6-8 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4-9. |
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MUSCARI armeniacum (Blue Hyacinth) Grape Hyacinth Per. tuber: Deer & rabbit resist. Multiple award winner. Tiny, bell-shaped blms appear in fragrant clusters. Looks amazing mixed w/any other flowering bulbs/perennials. Plant under trees or deciduous shrubs as they thrive while most are still bare. Excellent for cutting. Attracts butterflies & bees. Blooms: spring. Blm color: cobalt-blue w/delicate wht border. Size: 6-8" x 3". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. USDA Z4. |