… ). Large, dangling leaves give the plant a tropical look. But it’s the fruit—the largest in North America—that is most noteworthy with its almost indescribable flavor—a mix of banana, … at how delicious it tastes: Indiana banana, custard banana and American papaw. It’s been used in custards, ice cream, breads and smoothies. Because the ripe fruits bruise easily and are highly perishable, they seldom are sold in stores. “It was really part of the forest landscape in the 1500s. As explorers crossed and …
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… On September 1, we ring in the first day of meteorological fall. * Pumpkins, kale, scarecrows and Halloween decorations are in the stores, but don’t put away your trowel, shovel, hose or clippers just yet. Autumn is … trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and fall-themed containers. Advantages of Fall Planting In spring, the soil is typically very cold and often soggy, but then air temperatures suddenly …
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… and working within a container’s constraints. Tip 1: Work with the proportions of the space. In the low-to-the-ground containers, no plant is taller than 12 inches, and most are in the 3- to 6-inch range. Keep heights low, but allow for a range—from creeping near the ground to a foot in height. Tip 2: Scale matters. Flowers are intentionally small in this mix, with tulips as the …
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… Native to moors, swamps, and grasslands in central Eurasia, purple moor grass is a slow-growing plant that produces an erect cluster of arching green foliage 12-20 inches tall that turns yellow in the fall. Purple flowers bloom on 20- to 32-inch stalks in July and August. Purple moor grass grows best in full sun with regular moisture and is …
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… Armenia and is commonly known as Grape Hyacinth. It grows 6 – 9 inches high and blooms in spring, slightly later than other Muscari, with mildly fragrant sky blue flowers. Each scape has 10 – 20 flowers densely packed in a cone that resembles an upside down bunch of grapes. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is resistant to deer and hardy in zones 4 – 9. …
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… plant requires average water and well-drained soil. Therefore, it makes a nice landscape plant in warmer climates because it does not require much maintenance. In colder climates, it can be grown as an outdoor pot plant in summer and a nice indoor accent plant in winter. Because of the shape and color of its leaves, …
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… mid-June up to the first hard frost on this disease-resistant shrub rose. The colors intensify in warmer weather, an unusual characteristic for a rose. Plant this rose in full sun and in moderately moist, fertile soils in a location that receives full sun and good air movement. …
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… has pale lavender flowers with a lavender pink eye. It grows 28 – 30 inches high and blooms in early to mid-summer with dark green foliage. It may re-bloom in the fall. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is hardy in zones 4 - 8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the …
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… Phlox paniculata ‘Dresden China’ stands 28 inches high and blooms in mid to late summer with fragrant pale pink flowers that have darker eyes. The flowers are 1½ inches in diameter and occur in clusters. The plant is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies and is hardy to zone 4. The …
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… Spikes of violet-blue flowers adorn May Night sage ( Salvia × sylvestris 'Mainacht') in May, June. and July If deadheaded (the old flowers removed before they set seeds), this upright, hardy sage cultivar has been known to reflower. Plant May Night sage in average garden soil and in full sun, and provide supplemental irrigation in periods of drought. Sage attracts butterflies …
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