… Hosta tokudama is a medium (18 inches tall by 43 inches wide) hosta noted for the thick substance of its slug-resistant leaves and corrugated blue foliage. It is a slow … 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, and new …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… commonly known as the dog rose, was already being cultivated by the Romans, not so much for its flowers as for its fruit - the rose hips - which were thought to cure the bite of a mad dog. Unlikely. But it is true that this rose's hips are unusually high in antioxidants and it was used for a variety of medical purposes over the centuries. Even in the 40's, it appeared in you WW II …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Cape Breeze switch grass is a … gardens, stabilization of eroding banks, and black walnut. Since Cape Breeze is mostly grown for its ornamental value, it is generally retained for its autumn and winter interest while also providing shelter for wildlife. Cut back the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Cloud Nine switch grass is an tall … gardens, stabilization of eroding banks, and black walnut. Since Cloud Nine is mostly grown for its ornamental value, it is generally retained for its autumn and winter interest while also providing shelter for wildlife. Cut back the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Haense Herms switch grass is an … gardens, stabilization of eroding banks, and black walnut. Since Haense Herms is mostly grown for its ornamental value, it is generally retained for its autumn and winter interest while also providing shelter for wildlife. Cut back the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Summer planting aims for a harvest of juicy tomatoes, succulent squash, pungent peppers, crispy cucumbers, and bowls of beans. Learn how to plant and care for these popular warm-season edibles and others so you can have a successful harvest. Nina …
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… Ivory white, feathery plumes waft above the finely cut foliage in June. Ideal for moist soils and shady conditions. This cultivar is smaller in stature than either of the parents and so is suitable for smaller gardens. The flowers are similar in shape to Astilbe but airier. …
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… This makes an elegant, airy evergreen non-hardy groundcover for annual beds, containers and seasonal displays. The small white to green flowers in early … but the stems often bronze to contrast with the deep green leaves. Plant in sunny locations for best results. …
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… This dwarf pink poinsettia is perfect for smaller spaces with all parts proportional to the whole plant. It was selected for tolerance to cooler temperatures during the growth and flowering cycle. Like its larger …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… bush grows to about 8 feet in height and width with an open upright habit making it suitable for screens and as a backdrop for borders. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
