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  • … with streaky white margins. It is a sport of H . 'Francee' and was named Hosta of the Year for 1997 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new …
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  • … Louisiana Irises typically bloom after both Siberian and Tall Bearded Irises have finished for the season. The flowers are excellent for cutting and are attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. In 1981 Bryce Leigh received The Mary Swords DeBaillon Medal which is the highest award for an iris given by the Society for Louisiana Irises. …
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  • … Clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers are a clear delicate pink, and the show generally continues for 4 to 6 weeks. The fragrance makes them a treat by the door. The flower show makes them an eye-catching specimen. And the upright form is appropriate for hedging. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular …
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  • … This primitive plant does not produce flowers but is grown instead for the iridescent peacock "leaves" produced along the creeping stems. Grow in low light, high humidity and humus rich soils for best results. …
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  • … Soft Pink Butterfly Bush BUZZ™ series is a compact butterfly bush series that is perfect for containers and small spaces. It has continuous blooms in brilliant colors. Dead-head spent blooms for longer lasting color. …
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  • … removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced 1 lemon, juiced 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 2 teaspoons honey Fresh ground black pepper 1 mango, diced small (about 1 cup) or … removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced 1 lemon, juiced 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 2 teaspoons honey Fresh ground black pepper 1 mango, diced small (about 1 cup) or …
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  • … with environmental sensitivity. Lush growth at the water’s edge provides a rich ecosystem for birds, insects, fish, turtles, and other wildlife. At the same time, the shores of the Great … with environmental sensitivity. Lush growth at the water’s edge provides a rich ecosystem for birds, insects, fish, turtles, and other wildlife. At the same time, the shores of the Great …
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  • … years with NorthShore University HealthSystem, where she directed the human resources program for more than 1,750 employees in more than 75 offices throughout Illinois. She is also fluent in … years with NorthShore University HealthSystem, where she directed the human resources program for more than 1,750 employees in more than 75 offices throughout Illinois. She is also fluent in …
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  • … This shrub grows in a low mound (it’s only three feet tall!) that’s great for filling up a border with beautiful pale blue flowers nestled among silvery foliage beginning … hummingbirds adore. It’s good to cut the plant back to twelve inches in the spring to allow for the plant to replenish itself for a new season by summer. …
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  • … fragrance. Like most hybrid teas, it produces one flower per stem, so you get nice long stems for cutting. Give it full sun, rich soil with good drainage, and enough space for good air circulation. Disease resistance is rated as average for this rose, so many growers recommend a regular spraying program. …
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