… July into early August. The interesting snapdragon-like florets are attached to the spikes with wiry little stems (pedicels) that can be pushed into different directions, where they … have square stems and alternate pairs of variable and often toothed leaves, almost stalk-less with white flowers mainly in summer. 'Crystal Pink White' is an improved variety with a compact habit and longer blooming period than the species. Plant this obedient plant in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Jacob's ladder is a biblical name for a heavenly plant. It grows up to 2' in height with attractive foliage, divided, with 19 to 27 leaflets per leaf. Drooping dainty blue flowers hover over the plant in early … lavender blue flowers in early spring. Smaller plants can grow in the front of the border, with taller ones behind them. They need the moist soil of early spring and can grow in sun or in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… usually reach about 20-30 feet tall. Long, sweeping branches of this evergreen are covered with dark green scaly foliage on stiffly upright trees. With age, the reddish-brown bark becomes fibrous and shredded. It can be difficult to distinguish … narrow and less over-lapping. The little cones have sharp spines at the base. Choose plants with strong central leaders to prevent damage from snow and ice. …
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… has a cone-shaped center tipped in yellow and two-toned petals. Petals open magenta-pink with yellow tips and mature to orange-red with yellow tips. Heat- and drought-tolerant Zowie! Yellow Flame is a good selection for … bumblebees ( Bombus sp.) are busily collecting nectar so they have what it takes to mate with next year's queen bees. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… vining orchid that's indigenous to Mexico. Its flower, a lovely greenish-white orchid flushed with yellow, produces a fruit/seedpod (technically a capsule) that, when cured and dried, is … today, that as many as 2,000 cups of xocolatl were consumed each day by the royal Aztec court, with Montezuma alone drinking 50 cups per day." The ingredients may surprise you: chocolate, of … Shortly after his first drink of xocolatl, Cortés conquered the Aztecs, and returned to Spain with the nation's riches…including both cacao and vanilla. That description of the drink—a …
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… to China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia and far eastern Russia. It can grow to a height of 40 feet with a similar spread. Leaves can have 5-7 triangular lobes. They emerge with bronze tints in spring, mature to bright green by summer and turn attractive shades of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Orange Tricolor snapdragon grows to 20 inches in height, and features orange-yellow flowers with a white tube and spicy fragrance. It blooms earlier than other snapdragon varieties and performs well in cool weather, in full sun, and with adequate moisture. Deadhead to encourage repeat bloom throughout the summer and into fall. …
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… Two foot bloom spikes in summer are heavily covered with a many orange flowers that are particularly effective at attracting hummingbirds. The chocolate maroon foliage with bright white spines is particularly eye-catching. Grow in full sun in well drained soils and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Learn to make mofongo—fried green plantains mashed with garlic and pork—paired with a zesty garlic mojo sauce and camarones al ajillo (garlic shrimp). Plus, discover tips for …
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… Long tapered recurved petals vary from rich salmon to pink with cream overtones. This hybrid with a South American wild species produces more flowers than other hybrids although they …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
