… substance with green margins. It is a sport of H . 'Halcyon' and was named Hosta of the Year for 2001 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… 'Komodo Dragon' is noted for the giant size (2.5 feet tall, 7 feet wide) of its mound of green foliage with rippled margins. It is considered a vigorous grower. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… hosta with gold centered leaves and wide blue green margins. It was named Hosta of the Year for 2007 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… bright gold foliage and fragrant flowers. It is a sport of H . 'Cathedral Windows' and noted for being a vigorous grower. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… shiny green leaves featuring a wide creamy margin. Victory has been named Hosta of the Year for 2015 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… Iris which stands 30 inches high and blooms in midseason. Louisiana Irises are native to the bayous and wetlands of the Gulf Coast where they thrive on moist soil, and partial shade. … gold markings in the center. The Louisiana hybrids are often hardy all the way north to Canada. 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 …
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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 long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… In Latin "praecox" means very early, and in fact, Weigela praecox 'Korean Sunrise' begins to bloom in mid-April, two weeks before most other Weigela . 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 …
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… Q. Where can I go to have my soil tested? A. Soil testing lists the results of general soil fertility. Test results include essential nutrients for plants, pH, as well as suggestions for fertilization applications. Some soil testing labs also test for the presence of heavy metals. An up-to-date list of soil testing labs is provided by the University of Illinois Extension and can be …
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… feet tall by 2 feet wide) mound of gold, heart-shaped foliage with narrow green margins. Noted for being a vigorous grower, this hosta is similar to Gold Standard. It has showy lavender flowers that appear in mid to late summer. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
