… petals. At maturity, 'Blue River II' stands 5 feet tall and blooms from mid-July to fall. It is attractive to bees and hummingbirds and resistant to deer. It is a great plant for sunny positions and continually moist soils. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… One of the smallest species of amaryllis, its native habit is dry, hot forests in Bolivia. Trumpet-shaped flowers are creamy white with a hint of … measure about 3 inches long. The 3 upper petals are larger than the lower three. This species is usually dormant during the winter, and blooms in spring or summer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Tahiti daffodil ( Narcissus 'Tahiti') is popular for its large 4-1/2-inch wide, showy, double flowers with soft, yellow perianth … surrounding a cluster of orange-red corona segments. The traditional profile of cup and petals is reduced to a softer profile, making it a popular cut flower. Strong stems keep the flowers … even in windy conditions. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… and spreading growth habit can reach up to 2 feet high with a spread equal to its height. It is perfect for edging, although it can be unruly. Six Hills Giant is a recommended cultivar. The lavender flowers, which arise from the leaf axils, bloom in the early summer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This is a smaller-leaved version of Boston ivy with small, deeply lobed leaflets which turn a red and … moderate moisture conditions. It has insignificant white blooms from May through August and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Yoshimo cherry is a small ornamental flowering tree that attains heights of 20' to 30'. Use this tree as a … pink to white and are quite fragrant. Shiny black fruits appear in late summer. Fall color is usually yellow. An unusual cherry Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Tufted buttercup is a mounded native wildflower with small basal leaves and yellow flowering stalks that grows 6 … or sandy soil, making it perfect addition to the rock garden. Attractive to butterflies, it is the earliest buttercup to bloom, beginning in March and continuing through June. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 'Darlow's Enigma', a rose with mysterious origins, is a climbing rose that is both shade tolerant and long blooming. It grows 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, and flowers … fall and winter interest. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Q. How do I determine the pH of my garden soil and why is it important? A. The pH of garden soil can be easily determined by using an inexpensive kit that can be purchased at hardware stores and large garden centers. Proper soil pH is particularly important to plants such as birch trees and hydrangea shrubs. Often, plants … exhibit nutritional deficiencies that can be addressed by a pH adjustment. The symbol pH is used to express a level of acidity or alkalinity. A pH reading of 7.0 is considered neutral, …
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… RENAISSANCE REFLECTION® is a cultivar of the iconic paper bark birch tree reported to be resistant to bronze birch borer, which is known to infect the species in the southern portion of its native range. This cultivar is also more heat resistant than the species. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
