… blotches are somewhat flattened. The plant gets its common name, Japanese roof iris, not only from the flower shape but also from the historical fact that it was grown on thatched roofs in the Orient. It is more …
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… Splayed out feathered white spines completely cover this tiny spherical cactus, protecting them from the intense sunlight and critters in its native habitat of northeastern Mexico. If they are … and they will grow into clumps. As desert plants, they require full sun and must be protected from freezing in winter. As houseplants, they should be watered lightly but not too often. …
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… Petunia x hybrida 'PAS760700' EASY WAVE® Neon Rose Fusion. Intensely colored flowers ranging from magenta to pinkish purple cover this mounding annual from June through the onset of cold weather in late fall. Plant this petunia in full sun and …
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… native to midwestern United States and is also known as marsh phlox or smooth phlox. It grows from 1 - 3 feet high and blooms in late spring to early summer with pink to purple flowers. It likes full sun to part shade and is hardy in zones 4 -8. The genus name is derived from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the intense flower colors of some …
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… Bird of paradise plant ( Strelitzia reginae ) produces showy orange-and-blue flowers from early fall to late winter. This clump-forming South African ginger relative grows to a … indoor light and moderate moisture conditions. Like other tropical plants, it benefits from misting with water during the winter months to increase the humidity and keep spider mite …
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… reddish flame on the outside of the petals. Strong, sturdy stems keep this 18-inch-tall beauty from toppling over during spring storms. Tulips grow best in sunny locations in well-drained soils that dry slightly after the foliage yellows in late June. Deter damage from rabbits and deer by inter-planting with bulbs they find unpalatable like Allium and …
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… This Brazilian vervain ( Verbena bonariensis 'Buenos Aires'), a nonhardy perennial, differs from the straight species by having larger lavender-lilac flowers on shorter flowering stems. The … in full sun. In USDA Zones 7 to 10, gardeners should deadhead the flowers to prevent seedlings from establishing in natural areas. …
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… Siberian Pearls Tatarian dogwood gets its name from the abundant small white fruit produced in summer following abundant clusters of white … multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. … disagree. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes almost 100 varieties of dogwood from 20 species (seven of which are native) and over 2,400 plants. …
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… Milky Way Chinese dogwood gets its name from the abundance of white flower bracts that cover this bushy small tree or large shrub in late … interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. … disagree. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes almost 100 varieties of dogwood from 20 species (7 of which are native) and over 2,400 plants. …
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… Japanese Cornel dogwood ( Cornus officianalis ) is a separate dogwood species from Cornelian cherry dogwood ( Cornus mas ), but shares many of the same characteristics -- … interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. … disagree. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes almost 100 varieties of dogwood from 20 species (7 of which are native) and over 2,400 plants. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
