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Episode 121: Wicked Plants

Episode 121: Wicked Plants

FromLet's Argue About Plants


Episode 121: Wicked Plants

FromLet's Argue About Plants

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Oct 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

They're creepy and they're kooky. Mysterious and spooky. They're all together ooky. Nope, it’s not the Adam’s Family, it’s the array of wicked plants on today’s episode. It’s Halloween season so we’ll be talking about an assortment of plants that are spiky, darkly pigmented, stinky, or perhaps even the most wicked of all: invasive. But don’t think every perennial or tree on this episode is unworthy of a spot in your garden, some are actually quite lovely landscape specimens. Can a plant truly be frightening? Sure it can—just ask Seymour Krelborn. For further reading on wicked plants, check out this book by Amy Stewart. Expert guest: Christine Alexander is the digital content editor for FineGardening.com.   Danielle’s Plants ‘Sasaba’ holly tea olive (Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Sasaba’, Zones 6b-10)  Jack in the pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum, Zones 4-9)  Wingthorn rose (Rosa sericea spp. pteracantha, Zones 5-9)    Carol’s Plants Common dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum, Zones 4-8) 'Barker's Variety' monk’s hood (Aconitum carmichaelii 'Barker's Variety', Zones 3-7) ‘Flying Dragon’ hardy orange (Citrus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon', Zones 5-9)   Christine’s Plants ‘Teton’ firethorn (Pyracantha ‘Teton’ Zones 6 to 9) ‘Zanzibarensis’ castor bean (Ricinus communis* ‘Zanzibarensis’ Zones 8–10) Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis*, Zones 4 to 9)   *Indicates this plant may be considered invasive in certain parts of North America
Released:
Oct 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (97)

The podcast for people who love plants—but not always the same ones. Brought to you by the editors of Fine Gardening, this fun, informative podcast tackles all things topical in gardening. You’ll listen to the insights (and arguments) of Editor-in-Chief Steve Aitken and Senior Editor Danielle Sherry as they discuss various horticultural subjects on a deeper level. You will also hear from today’s leading horticultural minds who will offer their wisdom and opinions about what you might want to grow in your garden. We guarantee you’ll be entertained and feel like a better gardener.