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Imported Cabbageworm

Imported Cabbageworm


The imported cabbageworm adult is one of the most common butterflies in the Northeast. The velvety-green caterpillar of this butterfly feeds on the leaves of cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips, radishes, kale, lettuce and weeds of the mustard family. (click to read more)
incense bush

Incense Bush


Other Common Names:  Sweet Almond Verbena, Verbena,White Almond Bush
Family: Verbenaceae.
Cold Hardiness: Almond Verbena is an herbaceous perennial or dieback shrub in USDA zone 8 grading
to a large woody shrub or small tree in subtropical or tropical climates, zones 9 to 11.
 
inkberry

Inkberry


Inkberry, also known as Baygall bush grows in swamps and along streams in east Texas. It is a small evergreen tree, and one of the few hollies that bears black fruit.
Plant Habit or Use: large shrub small tree....
Iris

Irises


Irises( Yellow Flag, yellow Iris, blue Iris) are perennials that can be grown successfully in every area of Texas and the Gulf Coast, but thrive best in the eastern third of the state where...
bearded Iris

Bearded Iris


Bearded Iris , also known as German Iris has fanned, strap-like leaves; stalk flowers composed of upright petals(standards)and lower petals (falls)with tufts of hair; available in almost every color and color combination......
german iris

German Iris


German Iris , also known as bearded Iris has fanned, strap-like leaves; stalk flowers composed of upright petals(standards)and lower petals (falls)with tufts of hair; available in almost every color and color combination.......
irish potato

Irish Potato


Irish potatoes are one of America’s most popular vegetables—the average American eats about 125 pounds of potatoes and potato products each year. The edible part of the plant is an underground stem called a tuber (not a root). Irish potatoes contain 2 percent protein and 18 percent starch. They are an inexpensive source of carbohydrates and, when prepared properly, provide good....
Ironweed

Ironweed


Ironweed may be a noxious weed or invasive.  This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds.  Ironweed is drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.  This plant is resistant to deer. (click to read more)

Iron Wood


Ironwood also know as Knowlton or western hop hornbeam is an uncommon small tree found at high elevations in the northern Trans-Pecos. It is found in canyons of the Guadalupe Mountains. ....





ivy

Ivy


Hedera (pronounced /ˈhɛdərə/; English name Ivy, plural Ivies) is a genus of 15 species of climbing or ground-creeping evergreen woody plants ........
English Ivy

Ivy, English


English ivy (Hedera Helix) is a popular landscape plant used as vine or ground cover, because it is hardy and low-maintenance. According to the Plant Conservation Alliance, however, these same traits have made English ivy an invasive nuisance. In Texas, English ivy is seen both as desired and invasive, depending on its location and use. (click to read more)
Persian Ivy

Ivy, Persian


This vigorous, evergreen, self-clinging climber, though hardy and trouble-free, should never be allowed to grow up the trunks of trees or to climb on wood. A native of Caucasus and N. Iran and thrives in moist, but well drained soil soil in sun or shade. (click to read more)

Ixoras


Ixora is a genus of 529 species consisting of tropical evergreen trees and flowering shrubs. Other common names include: Flame of the Woods, Jungle flame, Jungle geranium, and many more. Plants possess leathery leaves, ranging from 3 to 6 inches in length. Ixoras are one of the most underused of the tropical plants. They produce literally hundreds of blooms in tight clusters and are..
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