… form, become more narrow as it grows to an ultimate height of over 100 feet. The flattened, one-inch needles are fragrant and green above, with two white stomatal bands beneath. The tree is …
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… color is highly variable, ranging from yellow or orange to red, but it is always outstanding. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental …
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… could easily be mistaken for a vine. In fact, it will often weave its way through bushes, so one of your spring blooming shrubs could suddenly look like it has a second and very different …
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Newry's Blue was bred around 1900 in Ireland, and it's a favorite among gardeners to this day for its remarkably deep blue flowers and dense spires. At 4 to 5 feet tall, it's a regal presence at the back or the border, so if you've had difficulty growing delphiniums, this perennial is a great alternative. Unlike delphiniums, it usually doesn't need staking. But do handle with care. The roots are …
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… it's said to have turned the Indian god Shiva blue. As a high altitude mountain flower, it's one aconite that can thrive in rocky soil and full sun. It's also the most toxic of the …
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… This particular Aconitum, generally known simply as blue Aconiturm, is one of the last monkshoods to bloom. From late summer into fall, its rich blue color and strong …
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… Many Aconitums are bicolor, so why did this one earn the Royal Horticulture Society's Award of Garden Merit? There's the unusually strong …
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… nodding, dense inflorescences provide a colorful contrast to the leaves below. Coral aloe is one of the easiest aloe species to grow. It isn't fussy about where it is sited, but it likes …
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… the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium …
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… classes of chrysanthemums, including single-flowered, decorative, anemone, and spider. This one is decorative and should be hardy if planted early in the season. …
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