SunnyGardens.com - Online gardening community featuring a searchable plant encyclopedia, glossary of botanical terms, and recipe database.http://www.sunnygardens.comen-USSunnyGardens.comCopyright 1999-2013Sat, 25 May 2013 0:10:01 MSThttp://www.sunnygardens.com/garden_plants/anemone/anemone_0109.phpJapanese Anemone, Windflower. There are three types of Anemones -- autumn-blooming, spring-flowering and one for rock gardens. All have cup-shaped, single and double blossoms of many colors. Flowers are a mainstay of the spring garden. Excellent cut flower. The popular Japanese Anemones flower in fall in borders and naturalized in clumps. Use the taller, less hardy, spring-flowering types for bedding, containers or forcing into winter bloom indoors. The woodland and rock garden types will also naturalize beneath other early flowering trees, shrubs or bulbs. Plant in fall where hardy, or in spring in northern climates. Protect from wind and afternoon sun. Do not disturb roots, except to divide, as larger plants have larger flowers. Water in dry summers. Roots rot in soggy soil so mulch after ground has frozen. Sat, 25 May 2013 0:10:01 MSThttp://www.sunnygardens.com/garden_plants/anemone/anemone_0109.phphttp://www.sunnygardens.com/garden_plants/magnolia/magnolia_1824.phpSaucer Magnolia, Chinese Magnolia, Tulip Tree. Though one type is the state flower of both Mississippi and Louisianna, they perfume more than just the southern states with their dazzling citruslike fragrance. While they favor ample summer moisture, at least 1 of the many varieties can be grown in every climate. These mostly deciduous trees and shrubs come in many sizes and shapes, ranging from the shrubby Star Magnolia to the giant Southern Bay Magnolia. The large, opulent flowers range from white and yellow to pink and purple. Pest and disease problems are few, but Magnolias can become deficient in various nutrients. Place in a protected area without direct southern sun. Plant where there is little foot traffic, as shallow roots do not like compacted soil. Choose plant location carefully, as many grow large, and most varieties do not like to be moved. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist. Frost can kill early blooms. Sat, 25 May 2013 0:10:01 MSThttp://www.sunnygardens.com/garden_plants/magnolia/magnolia_1824.phphttp://www.sunnygardens.com/garden_plants/caltha/caltha_0538.phpMarsh Marigold, Kingcup, Cowslip. Happy in moist swamps and marshes, they bloom in yellow, white or pink in April, then die to the ground in summer. The heart-shaped leaves have toothed margins. Leaves and flowers can cause inflammation and irritation. Sat, 25 May 2013 0:10:01 MSThttp://www.sunnygardens.com/garden_plants/caltha/caltha_0538.php