The foliage is fleshy and succulent-like, morphing into a darker color as fall temperatures drop. Ironically, ice plants are cold-sensitive, but many types are evergreen in warm, dry regions. Warning Ice plant is considered invasive, especially in parts of coastal California where it is widespread. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Ice Plant Care Here are the basic requirements for successfully growing ice plants. Sun-starved plants tend to get leggy with weak growth....

The foliage is feathery and grows from fuzzy, leafless flower stems. Poppy flowers are brightly colored with four paper-thin, silky, and ruffled petals. The specificvarietyIceland poppies can range in color from red to pink, orange, yellow, and even white. The Spruce / Heidi Kolsky Plant seeds in their permanent outdoor space in late winter or early spring. Like other poppies, Iceland poppies contain alkaloids that are toxic to humans and animals....

They are also used in container gardens, ranging fromhanging basketstowindow boxes. Soil Grow impatiens in well-drained soil enriched with organic material. They prefer a slightly acidic soil with a pH range of 6.06.5. The Spruce / Autumn Wood The soil must drain well to avoid becoming soggy from the frequent watering that impatiens require. Water Once in the ground, standard impatiens need at least two inches of water per week....

It thrives in soil that’s slightly acidic but also moist and well-draining. The further south you are, the more it can profit from afternoon shade. Soil Plant Inaba Shidare Japanese maple tree in rich soil that is well-drained. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Water Provide your tree with evenly moist soil. The soil in its root zone should never dry out completely. But neither should you irrigate so much that the ground becomes waterlogged....

The Spruce / Leticia Almeida The Incrediball hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens’Abetwo' Incrediball) is abroadleaf,deciduousflowering shrub. Incrediball hydrangea plants can be used in the landscape in a number of ways. Incrediball hydrangeas areplants that attract butterflies. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida These shrubs are considered fast-growing and are typically planted in fall. In favorable conditions, they can be expected to live for 20 years. Hydrangeas contain hydrangin, which is toxic to humans, and toxic to dogs, cats, and horses....

Despite its common name, it doesn’t solely grow in India. It comes from China and grows in other parts of Asia and Australia. It’s a great landscaping choice for warmer climates to grow as hedges, foundation plantings, and more. KY / Getty Images It even does well as a container plant. Like other hawthorn plants, it is not toxic to humans or pets. It is also not an invasive species....

Desert cacti typically bear spines or hair and are shaped like paddles, balls, or obelisks. They are climbing or epiphytic plants that cling to trees in the wild and make excellent indoor hanging plants. However, some species of both desert and forest cactus can burn in direct sunlight. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Soil Desert cacti grow best in a fast-draining soil mix specifically formulated for cacti. They also grow well in regular potting soil amended with sand, pebbles, orperliteto increase drainage and aeration....

It is easy to grow and offers good winter color. This alternate name derives from the fact that black ink was once made from the galls of oaks. However, be aware that the leaves and berries have toxic qualities to both humans and pets. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Inkberry Holly Care Inkberries are dioecious (meaning there are separate male and female plants). Female plants need a male pollinator if you want them to produce the berry-like fruits....

Unlike true moss, Irish moss doesn’t do well in full shade or in wet conditions. It prefers a sunny or partially shady position and doesn’t like intense heat. Light Irish moss grows best in full sun or partial shade. Soil Irish moss prefers good quality soil that is rich and fertile. Water It can be tricky to get the watering levels right with Irish moss. If you go too far in either direction, brown patches can develop....

Foliage is evergreen with sprays of dark gray-green needles on short, upright branches. It does not flower but produces glossy, round, brown or copper-colored seed cones in autumn. Given the right climate, this is a fairly easy tree to grow. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Italian Cypress Care Italian cypress is a low-maintenance tree. Growing too close to a fence or building results in uneven or stunted foliage on one side....

If you are buying mail-order bare roots, expect rather slow growth in the first year or two. Ground-level soaking is generally better than overhead watering, which can splash fungal spores from plant to plant. Soil Be sure to plant Itoh peonies in rich, well-drained soil. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova These plants react badly when planted in dense, water-retentive soil. see to it to amend with plenty of organic matter if your soil is not porous....

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Most people who love ornamental gardening are familiar withflowering dogwood trees. Ivory halo dogwood (Cornus alba’Bailhalo') is a perfect example of a dogwood that fits this bill. But you don’t have to wait for the winter to enjoy the charms of this beautiful shrub. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Water Ivory Halo dogwoods need consistently moist soil to thrive. They prefer well-draining soil but will tolerate occasional standing water for brief periods....

It is a single-trunked small tree or large shrub with panicles of creamy white flowers with very little fragrance. Ivory silk lilac grows best in cooler climates and requires full sun and well-draining neutral pH soil. Ivory Silk Lilac Care Here are the basic requirements to grow ivory silk lilac. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Light This tree needs full sun. A partially sunny or shaded location reduces the number of flowers....