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  • … sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. From mid-June through mid-October, it is covered with flowers whose color won't fade in full sun. Disease resistance in yellow-flowered roses is very difficult to obtain because the wild species that contributes yellow flower genes also … a strong susceptability to several foliar diseases (black spot, powdery mildew). This is another of the hardy, disease-resistant roses bred and selected by Bill Radler. Archived Copy: …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This plant is called Snow Hill wood sage because its white flower spikes on top of the plant resemble the snow on a hill. Snow Hill wood sage can flower continuously throughout the summer if care is taken to remove spent blooms. It grows to about two feet tall and about eighteen inches wide … The fragrant blossoms are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators but not to deer. It is suited to cottage gardens and pollinator gardens as well as mixed borders and planters. …
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  • … This aster is native to the northeastern and central parts of the US. It blooms in late summer-early fall with masses of fine-petaled flowers in shades of blue and purple. It is called aromatic aster because of the sticky, scented glands on the small, narrow leaves. It … more flowers. It should be planted in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is both heat and drought tolerant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The common tansy is a Eurasian native that was cultivated in ancient times for medicinal purposes. Be aware that … cause convulsions. It can grow to a height of 2’ with a similar spread. The fern-like foliage is aromatic and it blooms in late summer with yellow daisy-like flowers. Deadhead immediately after blooming to control self-seeding and to keep the plant looking tidier. It is not fussy about soil types or conditions; drier conditions will help manage spreading. It …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This plant is a White Wands veronica. Veronica is named for St Veronica who comforted Jesus on his path to Calvary. White Wands veronica has … moist soils during the growing period but cannot tolerate wet soils during dormancy. It is unattractive to both deer and rabbits. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Brittle maidenhair fern needs partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It is good as a ground cover, an understory planting, or as a specimen in a border. It is resistant to deer. …
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  • … Gasteraloe 'Green Gold' is in the Liliaceae family. Gasteraloe 'Green Gold' is a hybrid between Gasteria and Aloe. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Protect from frost. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This pyramidal evergreen conifer needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It is a specimen shade tree. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This pyramidal-shaped evergreen needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It is a specimen in a hedge. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … growing in the lawn are difficult perennial weeds to eradicate.  At the present time, there is no effective chemical treatment that can be applied by homeowners. Only professional licensed … turf specialists are able to purchase broad-leaved herbicides to control violets. Hand pulling is a tedious but effective option, providing that the entire root system is removed. …
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