Particular Plants Continuing With The Letter P

Particular plants continuing the letter P is another page in the list of plant section.

This is the second of four pages for the letter P. Lets go ahead and find out about some these plant specimens.

• Phillyrea - Mock Privet - This is a small family of evergreen shrubs or small trees. This genus is made up of four members and is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East.
  
  The Mock Privet is somewhat similar to the Osmanthus family. These specimens will mature anywhere from ten to thirty feet tall. They will grow well in zones seven through ten in the United States.
  
  Phillyrea can take full sun or partial shade, loves well drained and moist soil conditions. In the spring months tiny cream and green tone flowers appear.
  
  The flowers are very fragrant and that is one reason they are similar to the Osmanthus or Tea Olive. These shrubs or small trees are great for a hedge row and can take pruning once or twice a year.

• Philodendron - this is a large genus that has around five hundred species. The Philodendron is very popular as a house plant in many geographic locations.
  
  This family is native to the tropics of America and the West Indies. These plants will grow outside in zones ten through twelve in the United States.
  
  In cooler climates, I recommend to plant these specimens in containers and bring them indoors throughout the winter months. They need a sheltered area and will do thrive in shade and well drained soil. Varieties have large and small foliage.

  This plant is poisonous and should be kept away from children and animals. In the tropics section, there is a page with more information on this particular specimen, and also the Mandevila and Begonia. All three of these species are great accents in gardens and landscapes.

• Philomis - There are about one hundred sub-shrubs and shrubs in this genus. These species are native to the Mediterranean region and China. This plant family will grow well in zones seven through ten in the United States.
  
  The precious Jerusalem Sage belongs to this family and can be seen throughout southern Europe. The Jerusalem Sage is known for its beautiful yellow flowers that emerge in late spring and throughout the summer months.
  
  Philomis species need well drained soil and can take full sun or partial shade. Other colors flowers consist of pink, cream, and purple. This family is great in mass planting or around evergreen shrubs.
• Phygelius - There are only two species that make up this evergreen family. The two species are native to The Cape Of Good Hope, in South Africa. They will grow in zones eight through eleven in the United States. These two particular specimens will mature to around three feet tall and can grow up to one and a half feet wide.
  
  The two shrubs are a wonderful addition to rock gardens and will also do well on slopes or banks. In the summer pink, orange, and yellow tone flowers adds to the beauty of their rich foliage. They like well drained soil and the soil shouldn't become too dry. Phygelius can take full sun or partial shade. Great specimens in different defined beds.
• Phyllocladus - There are five shrubs and trees that make up this genus. These particular specimens are native to the southern hemisphere. They are especially popular in New Zealand and Australia.
  
  The tallest trees can reach a maximum height of seventy feet. Phyllocladus are conifers and love well drained soil. They will also thrive in full sun or partial shade, but need some shelter from strong winds. The foliage of these shrubs and trees are unique as they resemble celery.
• Phymosa This evergreen family consists of around eight members. They are native to Mexico, Guatemala, and the Caribbean Islands.
  
  These shrubs or small trees can reach up to twenty feet tall. Phymosa cannot take any type of frost and will grow well in zones ten through twelve in the United States. Their particular flowers of red and pink tones are are gorgeous in tropical settings. Great specimens with solid evergreens.
• Physocarpus - This precious and popular family is native to the United States and will grow well in zones two through ten. A particular popular plant in the central part of the US, they are also native in Asia. Physocarpus require well drained soil and sunny locations. In a natural environment these shrubs can mature up to ten feet. In spring and early summer clusters of small pink or white flowers appear. This specie bears fruit, but the fruit is not edible.

• Picea - Spruce - There are around forty members that make up this genus. The spruce is a great specimen in zones two through nine in the United States. Several of the varieties are also native in Scandinavia, Bosnia, and Turkey.
  
  In Canada the White Spruce is grown commercially. These particular shrubs and trees love full sun and well drained soil. Transplanting these species when they become large will endanger the plants. These are very showy trees and make a wonderful backdrop and showcase in a large landscape area. One of my favorite species of this family is the Fat Albert Spruce.

The eight plants above have their own particular characteristics. Each one of these families are just some more trees and shrubs in the letter P family. Check out more precious plants starting with the letter P on another page here at landscape solutions for you.

I find it fascinating the enormous amount of diversity in these species and how each family represents such unique qualities in so many geographic locations.