Half and twin ropes: Half ropes typically have a diameter of about 8 â 9mm, while twin ropes are usually about 7 - 8mm thick. Static ropes: Static ropes have a diameter of 9 â 13mm, and are commonly measured in inches, so you may see the diameter stated as 7/16â, for example.
Overview. Storax trees are fragrant deciduous small trees or large bushes that grow in mild and sheltered areas. The tree is named for the Hebrew word stacte (meaning liquid drop) because of the tree's sap or gum produced from its bark.
Both alyssum and creeping phlox are low-growing, flowering plants. The common name, âalyssum,â however, can refer to more than one kind of plant. Sweet alyssum, usually grown as an annual, has the botanical name Lobularia maritimum.ardiness. Creeping phlox is a perennial evergreen plant that thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8. It grows 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads to 3 feet wide. Sweet alyssum, which reaches 6 to 8 inches tall, is grown as an annual in most parts of the United States.