Okay, I will just add a new word onto this post everyday.....I'll try to keep it in alphabetical order too......so let's see todays word will be:

1-Abutilon hybridum--a-BEW-tih-lahn HY-brih-dum. Flowering maple.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/abutilon.html

*2-Acalypha hispida--ak-uh-LIE-fuh HISS-pih-duh.

Chenille Plant

3-Achillea--ah-KILL-lee-ah. Yarrow.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Achillea.htm

4-Ageratum--ah-JER-ah-tum (usually pronounced ah-juh-RAY-tuhm). See this is a common one that actually has 2 different ways to say it....Also called the Floss Flower Zones 1-24. Blue flowers in tight clusters resemble powder puffs. Most form foot wide clumps and have soft green leaves that are usually heart shaped. Full sun to part shade.

5-Ajuga--ah-JEW-gah. Bugleweed.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ajuga.html

6-Allium cepa--AL-lee-um. Onions.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/onion.htm

7-Amaryllis--am-uh-RIL-is Okay an easier one to pronounce for most of us probably, but maybe not for some.....Also called Belladonna Lily, or Naked Lady. Perennial from bulb, zones 4-24. Full sun. Long lived plant that performs best in areas with warm, dry summers. Clusters of 4-12 fragrant rosy pink trumpet shaped flowers.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/amaryllis.html

8-Aquilegia--ak-wuh-LEE-jee-uh. Columbine--Perennials--zones vary by species. Full sun or light shade. Regular Water.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Aquilegia.htm

9-Armeria maritima--are-MARE-ee-uh mare-ih-TEYE-muh. Sea Pink. Perennial.

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Armeria.htm

10-Aspidistra--as-puh-DIS-truh. Cast Iron Plant. Common as houseplant. Moderate to Regular Water...Dark green leaf blades are 1-2 1/2 feet lont, 3-4 inches wide. Thrives in conditions unacceptable to most plants.

11-Astilbe--as-STIL-bee. False Spiraea. Perennials. Zones 1-7, 14-17. Full sun in cooler climates only, regular water. Mainstay of the shady perennial border. Small white, pink, or red flowers.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/astilbe.html

12-Bougainvillea--boo-guhn-VIL-ee-uh. Evergreen shrubby vine. Zones 12-17, 19, 21-24. Full sun. Moderate to regular water. Reaches 15-30 ft
depending on variety. Comes in many different vibrant colors in single and double flowered types. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/pdj/03280058.JPG

13-Buddleia--BUD-lee-uh. Butterfly Bush. Full Sun in North, full sun to part sun in south. Average moisture best, but tolerates drought. Zones 5 to 10; tops die to ground in zones 5 and 6. Lightly scented tapered sprays of flowers come in purple, blue, lavender, pink, or white. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Buddleia.htm

14-Caladium--kuh-LAY-dee-uhm. Fancy leafed Caladium. Be careful of the sap because it can cause swelling in the throat and mouth.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/28/75.html

15-Calendula--kuh-LEN-dew-luh. Marigold. Annual. Full sun. Moderate Water.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/barb/calendula.html
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/barb/calenduherb.html

*16-Centaurea cyanus. Sen-TOR-ee-uh sy-AN-us. Bachelors Buttons.

*17-Chlorophytum comosum. CLOR-oh-fie-tum co-MOE-sum. Spider Plant.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/spiderplant.htm

18-Clematis--KLEM-uh-tis. Deciduous and evergreen vines. Zones vary by species. Roots cool, top in sun. Regular water.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/clematis.htm

*19-Cotoneaster--Kuh-TOE-nee-as-ter.

20-Dianthus--dy-ANN-thus. Carnations, pinks, and Sweet Williams.

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/dianthus.html

21-Dieffenbachia--deef-uhn-BAK-ee-uh. Dumb Cane. Mostly used indoors as houseplants. Moderate Water. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/dumbcane.html

*22-Dracaena fragrans--Druh-SEEN-uh FRAY-gruns. Corn plant.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/cgi-bin/ubb/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi/topic/4/1907.html?

*23-Epipremnum aureum--eh-pih-PREM-num AWR-ee-um. Golden Pothos(Devils Ivy).

*24- Euonymus alatus- you-AHN-ih-muss uh-LAY-tus. Winged spindle tree, or burning bush.

25-Echinacea Purpurea--eh-kih-NAY-shah per-per-EE-ah. Purple Coneflowers.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Echinacea.htm

26-Epimedium--ep-ih-MEE-dee-um. Bishops Cap.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/epimedium.html

27-Ficus--FYE-kuhs. Rubber plant. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/rubberplant.htm

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ficus.html
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/staking.htm

28-Fragaria--fra-GAIR-ee-uh. Strawberries.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/strawberries.html

29-Gaillardia--gay-LAHR-dee-uh. Blanketflower. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Gaillardia.htm
*30-Gypsophila paniculata- jip-SOF-uh-luh pan-ik-yew-LAHT-ah. Baby's Breath.

31-Hedera--HED-uh-ruh. Ivy.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/growingivy.html http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Ivy.htm http://www.thegardenhelper.com/quickies.htm http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ivy3.htm http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ivy2.htm
32-Hemerocallis--hem-uh-roe-KAL-uhs. Daylily. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/daylily.html

33-Hibiscus--hye-BIS-kuhs. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/hibiscus.htm

34-Hosta--HAHST-uh. Plantain Lily. Well know and loved in the shady garden... http://www.thegardenhelper.com/hosta.html

35-Hydrangea--hye-DRAIN-jee-uh http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Hydrangea.htm

36-Ipomoea--ip-oe-MEE-uh. Morning glory.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/morningglory.htm

37-Iris--EYE-riss. Iris. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/iris.html

38-Kniphofia--nip-HOE-fee-uh. Red hot poker, torch lilies. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/tritoma.html
39-Lathyrus--LATH-uh-ruhs. Sweet Pea. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Lathyrus.htm

*40- Lirope Muscari– Ler-EYE-oh-pee Muhsk-AR-ee. Blue lilyturf.

41-Lonicera--lo-NIS-ur-ruh. Honeysuckle.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/honeysuckle.htm

42-Monarda didyma--mo-NAR-dah DID-ih-mah. Bee Balm.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Monarda.htm

43-Musa--MEW-zuh. Banana.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/banana2.htm http://www.thegardenhelper.com/banana.htm

44-Nandina(domestica)--nan-DEE-nuh. Heavenly Bamboo
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/nandina.html

45-Narcissus--nahr-SIS-uhs. Daffodils. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/daffodils.htm

46-Oxalis--OK-sal-uhs. Shamrocks. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/shamrock.htm

47-Paeonia--Pay-OH-nee-ah. Peony.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/peony.html

48-Pelargonium--pel-ahr-GOE-nee-uhm. Geranium. http://www.thegardenhelper.com/geranium.htm http://www.thegardenhelper.com/geraniums.htm

49-Philadephus--fil-uh-DEL-fuhs. Mock Orange.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/mockorange.htm

50-Potentilla--poe-ten-TIL-uh. Cinquefoil.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Potentilla.htm

51-Primula--PRIM-ew-luh. Primrose.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/primrose.html

52-Rosmarinus--ros-muh-RYE-nuhs. Rosemary.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/rosemary.html

53-Rudbeckia--rud-BECK-ee-uh. Black eyed Susan. The state flower of Maryland!

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Rudbeckia.htm

*54- Sansevieria trifasciata. San-seh-VEER-ee-uh Try-fas-ee-AH-tuh. Snake Plant(Mother in law's tongue.)Snake Plant.

*55- Schefflera arboricola- Schef-LAIR-uh Ar-bor-ih-KOH-luh.
schefflera

56-Schizanthus--Ski-ZAN-thuhs. Poor Mans Orchid, Butterfly Flower.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Schizanthus.htm

*57-Schlumbergera truncata. Shlum-BER-ger-uh Trun-KAY-tuh. Thanksgiving Cactus.

*58-Sedum morganianum-- SEE-dum Mor-gan-ee-AY-num. Burros Tail.

*59-Soleirolia soleirolii- Sol-eh-ROH-lee-uh Sol-eh-ROH-lee-eye. Baby's Tears.

60-Strelitzia--stre-LIT-see-uh. Bird of Paradise.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/birdofparadise.htm http://www.thegardenhelper.com/strelitzia.htm

*61- Tradescantia zebrina(Zebrina Pendula) Trad-es-KANT-ee-uh Zeb-REE-nuh. Wandering Jew

62-Zantedeschia--zan-tuh-DES-kee-uh. Calla Lily.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/callalily.htm

63-Zephyranthes--zef-i-RAN-theez. Fairy Lily.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/fairylily.htm

64-Zinnia Elegans--Zin-ee-uh EL-eh-gehnz. Zinnias.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/26/1167.html

You wouldn't believe how I've been pronouncing it!

Dianna

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This is wonderful - keep on with this. That's the reason I rarely speak of plants by their botanical names - I never know how to pronounce them.

I can spell just about anything, but pronouncing it? Ha!

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When sorting seeds, do not whistle.

Glad you guys like the guide .......and you know, I have a few darker corners that I could stick a cast iron plant in myself.....not a bad idea....My hubby would just shake his head and say not ANOTHER houseplant.....He claims that it's starting to feel like the jungles of South America here in the house.....he he he. Just the way I like it.....the more plants in the house, the better I feel......

great idea.

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http://www.picturetrail.com/bestofour

Hey,

The addition of the links is a wonderful idea. The more information I can get the better chance I have of some of it sticking around awhile.

This is really nice of you and I appreciate it.

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I'm adding 8 new words alphabetically in the pronunciation guide.....the new words will have a * in front of them to signify that they are new.....

Thanks for the list. Now I know why garden center folk laugh at me. I always thought they were just happy folk. Tee Hee!

Wonderful!

Thanks for the great guide...the pronunciation defnly beats the complex chemistry names we wud ve read!

Ahh...finally I can use the "real" names comfortably...

Lucky I'm deaf - I have a good excuse to mispronounce!

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Love As Thou Wilt

I need to add more words to it....I'll get on that soon....Glad you like it!

I'll be sure to get on those words!

Glad you like it rosepetal!

Oh thank you for adding this....Haven't had a clue what some people are referring to when they talk like that. Usually say something stupid, like does it bloom? lol. How do you say Russian Olive in fancy talk?

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How about-
Liriope, Lilyturf Liriope muscari, L. spicata
Please, thank you.

I'm going to need a little longer, I'm doing a bigger update than I thought I would....haven't forgotten, it just takes time!

It's totally my pleasure!

It's just a tad more time consuming than I remembered.

I'll let you know, I'm almost done writing up the updates!