The goblet-shaped flowers bloom in large clusters with fluffy centers surrounded by bright and spiky bracts. The large leaves are hard and leathery and snap rather than fold when bent. Protea plants are toxic to humans and pets. The Spruce / K. Dave Their thick, hard leaves enable them to survive in quite harsh conditions. Protea plants thrive in just about any bang out of soil, from sandy or rocky, to loamy....

Pumpkin is a low-growing vining annual with large, coarse leaves. The plants flower with yellow blooms in summer, producing rapidly growing fruits for the fall harvest. All pumpkins are atype of winter squash, but some are simply grown as decoration. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Read on to learn how to grow pumpkins,. Plant four or five seeds per hill, about one inch deep. Keep in mind that pumpkin vines can grow up to 20 feet long with a spread of 15 feet....

The flower requires over six hours of sun daily and needs well-drained and neutral to slightly acidic soil. Purple Coneflower Care Here are the main care requirements for growing a purple coneflower. They can thrive in a variety of soil types, including sandy, rocky, and clay soils. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault However, they do not like wet or mucky soil. Second-year and older plants may only need watering during droughts....

It has a fast growth rate and is best planted in spring where there’s at least partial sun. Although it is winter-hardy in Zones 9 and above, thisornamental grassmakes a lovely annual addition to northern gardens. The autumn seed heads are very attractive and preferred infall flower gardens. The Spruce / Autumn Wood Read on for our care guide. New growth will initiate as the temperatures begin to climb. Additionally, the grass has no special humidity needs....

Purple heart thrives in full sun and a variety of soil types. As a houseplant, it’s often grown in hanging baskets in bright light so that it can trail. Like other species of theTradescantiagenus, purple heart can be mildly toxic to pets and people. The Spruce / Heidi Kolsky Water the plant thoroughly once the soil dries out. Fertilize it at the beginning of the growing season. As the plant gets leggy, pinch the ends to encourage fullness....

The plant’s bright green leaves have purple-hued veining and are pointed, growing in leaflets of three. Once the blooms drop, glossy purple pods appear that resemble snow peas. Purple Hyacinth Bean Care Purple hyacinth bean climbs bytwining around structuresor other plants. The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy Use it to add height to a border or grow it up a teepee or trellis. It will quickly grow and bloom again. Consult with your nursery to choose the variety best for you....

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Purple leaf sand cherry is a beautiful flowering ornamental perfect for any landscape. Additionally, the more sun the plant receives, the more lush its blooms will be. Water The purple leaf sand cherry needs to be watered regularly and is not drought-tolerant. Cappi Thompson / Getty Images It tolerates hot and humid summers. Trim the oldest stems first, removing about a third of the existing growth....

Tiny purple hairs on the leaf surface give the leaves a faint purple sheen. The plant also has bright purple stems, making it one of the most colorful foliage plants indoors. It grows as a trailing vine, which makes it perfect for a hanging basket. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova This evergreen perennial is a low-maintenance houseplant. One important aspect of routine care is to prune the vines to control the size of the plant....

The leaves are triangular and typically grow in groups of three and look like fluttering butterflies. The plant bears tiny flowers that are a white to pale pink or lavender color. Note that all parts of the purple shamrock are toxic to people and pets. The Spruce / Kara Riley For container growth, a general, well-draining potting mix should be fine. Roots are prone to rotting if the soil retains too much moisture....

It requires a bit of maintenance yet gardeners love it for its beautiful spring flowers and rich leaf coloring. It is a relatively small tree with a rounded growth habit. The elliptical leaves can range in color from purple to green. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova This tree has a moderate growth rate of about one to two feet per year. Its best planted in the early spring or fall....

cinereaare also sometimes called pussy willow. Pussy willows grow quickly. Some species achieve heights of 25 feet, so they make greatprivacy screen shrubs. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova They need plenty of water and are therefore an apt choice for any poorly draining locations in your yard. Pussy willows can be kept more compact and shrub-like throughproper pruning. Pruning also prevents ice and snow damage to all willows, which are brittle plants....

Its 3-inch-wide leaves are finely toothed and they turn abrilliant golden-yellow color in the fall. Quaking aspen grows best in full sun, and average soil, and thrives in cooler regions. Quaking Aspen Tree Care Here are the basic requirements to successfully grow the high-maintenance quaking aspen tree. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Soil Provide quaking aspen with good drainage. An averagegarden loamis sufficient. Water For best results, keep the soil evenly moist....

The leaves are delicate and thready, somewhat fern-like in appearance. Warning Queen Anne’s lace spreads aggressively by reseeding itself. It adapts easily to poor soil conditions and tends to grow where many things won’t. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The plants can also be dug out by their taproots before they go to seed. To control the spread, snip off the flower heads before they go to seed in late summer....