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  • … ( Filipendula koreana ), a 3-foot-tall perennial from eastern Asia. The attractive foliage is palmate and resembles large maple leaves. It is similar in appearance to its American cousin queen-of-the-prairie ( Filipendula rubra ) but smaller in stature. Its new growth in spring is orange-ish in color. Moist soils in sunny locations are ideal for this species, which has been …
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  • … than those of the bearded iris, making the entire flower noticeably flatter. Iris ensata is native to Japan, China, Korea, and Russia and is commonly as known as Japanese iris. Midwest Splendor requires very moist soil and grows well along the edges of streams and ponds. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resistant to deer and rabbits. Archived Copy: …
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  • … Durand clematis is a smaller-flowered, non-twining, deciduous vine that spreads 3 to 6 feet. It is known for its long-lasting, stunning blooms. From July to September it features 4-inch … and prune it to the ground in early spring. While it can be trained to climb on a support, it is most effective when used as a scrambler rather than a climber. Grow it through large shrubs, …
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  • … Native to Japan, ‘Mops’ is a semi-dwarf shrubby conifer that reaches 4 – 5 feet high and 4 – 5 feet wide. The dramatic foliage is bright yellow green with a feathery, almost stringy appearance. The glowing foliage holds its … cultivars. The slightly weeping branches give the plant a shaggy, mophead form. This plant is easy to grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best …
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  • … Royal Velours is a vigorous, free-flowering, deciduous vine that produces striking red-crimson flowers from May through October. It is a member of the viticella group of clematis, and as such it shows good resistance to clematis … It can be trained to climb into shrubs, trees, and climbing roses as the clematis growth is removed each spring and can grow to 10 – 15 feet tall. Archived Copy: This content was …
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  • … are held horizontally on sturdy stems atop compact plants. The bristly "cone" in the center is dull orange. It was bred in the Netherlands and released in 2012. Protection from rabbits is recommended until the new plants are well-established in the garden. This echinacea is attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
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  • … A tree that bears tulip flowers? Yes, this is a tulip tree, and if you're here in late May or early June you might be lucky to see the large yellow flowers that are shaped like tulips. The EMERALD CITY® tulip tree is derived from a tree native to the wooded areas of the eastern part of north America. This … a narrower conical or upright oval shape. Despite growing to 55 feet in height its width is only 25 feet or less. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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  • … This plant is a small version of a plant found growing naturally in the swamps of eastern north America. Robert Fleming hardy hibiscus is a compact perennial that bears large crimson flowers in the summer months. It reaches a height of about three feet with a width of about two feet so is perfectly suited to small urban gardens. As a form of the swamp rose mallow it prefers moist, …
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  • … shrub stands 6-8 feet tall and blooms in mid-summer to fall but does not set seed. It is hardy in zones 5 – 8. When the species was named syriacus, it was thought to have originated in Syria, but it is actually native to China and India. Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of Korea. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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  • … and a single scape will have more than 20 flowers. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is resistant to deer and is hardy in zones 4 – 8. 'Valerie Finnis' is a cultivar, the species originates from southeastern Europe. Archived Copy: This content was …
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