… This Asian native is a semi-evergreen shrub that grows to 3’. It blooms in April with clusters of white flowers. In winter, the leaves are retained, but get a purplish hue. Like all rhododendrons, it prefers well-drained, fertile, acidic soil in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… sage ( Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl') features butter-yellow flowers highlighted by red to reddish-purple stems, growing to 7 feet from September to frost. It is native to elevations between 4,000 and 5,000 feet in the … cologne Ornamental—dozens of species and hundreds of cultivars Medical—in China, as treatment for heart disease …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ball shaped flowers are tucked in among the deep green very shiny leaves on this large shrub to small sized tree. The fragrance extends well beyond the plant encouraging gardeners and visitors to search for the relatively small flowers. Grow in bright light, warm temperatures, high humidity and moisture retentive soils for best results. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sciences, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. At just slightly smaller than Nevada, Ecuador is home to more than 4,000 species of butterflies—over five times the species diversity of the United … floodplain of the Rio Napo, a major tributary of the Amazon. From higher elevations we will visit the butterflies of the cloud forest as well as a mixture of familiar and exotic species …
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… any cultivar name that invokes thoughts of my favorite holiday: Halloween. It is fun to stumble upon some Gaillardia ‘Goblin’ , Hemerocallis ‘Bela Lugosi’ , or Alchemilla mollis … species, S. lateriflorum , was also among the seven, so you can see that this is one of the best asters for your garden. The foliage of ‘Lady in Black’ is an almost black-purple color, … an old pistol. She chopped off her hair and disguised herself in men’s clothing. She snuck her way to the prison cells and signaled to her husband by whistling a Southern refrain. He signaled …
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… Admit it: you're always drawn to them. It's their height…their interesting contrast…those smoky good looks. This month in Smart … for tall plants, they need not be relegated to a line-up against the wall. On your next summer visit, keep an eye out for the many different ways that horticulturists are using tall, dark … in our Plant Finder —see sidebar for details. Angelica gigas Canna 'Intrigue' are sure to get noticed. Tall, Dark, and Bold A "what is that?" plant to be sure, Giant Angelica ( Angelica …
Type: Plant Info
… This small round cactus is a native of Brazil and doesn’t get more than 6 inches high with bright, indirect indoor light and moderate moisture conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is somewhat darker green than other types of leatherleaf viburnums. White flowers in May give way to red fruits, which eventually turn black and persist into winter. Fall foliage color is … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Summer is a social time, filled with friends, family, and sunshine—but what if you want to slip away on your own? A growing body of research shows that solo trips outside, away from … your thoughts Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center Green Roof Garden To get away from it all, head to our Green Roof Garden on the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant … love seat—one of eight at the Garden as part of our summer celebration Love in Bloom ; look for nature-based poetry on each tête-à-tête bench. As you settle in at The Rookery, treat …
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… plant, also known as "red hot cat's tail," is a large shrub in the euphorbia family native to New Guinea and Malaysia; it is widely cultivated in tropical areas. It is known for the long, fuzzy red catkin flowers that can reach up to 18 inches long. The leaves are … On smaller plants the catkins may be closer to 6 to 8 inches, starting to droop as they get longer. It requires even moisture and weekly fertilizing if kept in a pot, and must be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
