… oregano grows 2 feet tall, thrives in adverse situations, and continues to look beautiful. It is particularly attractive when planted with whites and pinks in the perennial garden, and it blooms from mid summer through fall. It makes an especially attractive ground cover and is a good selection for poor soils and for attracting beneficial insects. Fragrant foliage complements the ornamental flowers and bracts. It is a beautiful yet tough plant for heat and drought. …
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… stems that also feature aromatic foliage. This hybrid of the native Monarda bradburiensis is a butterfly and hummingbird attractant but is not so beloved by deer. Place 'Prairie Gypsy' in full sun in moderately fertile, moist soil … plant and others to decrease the incidence of powdery mildew. Once established, this plant is more drought-tolerant. …
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… Monarda is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family that is is endemic to North America. The most common species are Monarda didyma (commonly known as …
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… The paniculata species of phlox are the most magnificent and there is a huge selection to choose from. Plant 'Eden's Smile' in full sun in fertile most soil where … unusually patterned purple flowers, mauve pink on the outside with darker pink centers. Phlox is not always an easy plant to grow but this perennial has foliage that is more mildew-resistant than most. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. …
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… Phlox stolonifera ‘Sherwood Purple’ is commonly known as creeping phlox. It blooms in mid spring to early summer with purple blue … 8 inches above the foliage which forms a mat only 2 inches high. Plant it in partial shade. It is attractive to butterflies and hardy in zones 3 - 8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some …
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… upright cones in summer. A great accent plant for the landscape where a vertical element is needed but space is at a premium. Plant in full sun, acidic moderately fertile moist soils and protect from drying … first year after planting. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This maple is native to the higher elevations in the Middle East, southern Europe and the Caucasus. It can … as a small shade or street tree, reaching a height of 30 feet with a similar spread. Foliage is a dark green followed by yellow fall color. Plant in full sun to partially shaded locations … during periods of drought. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The Georgia Bush Honeysuckle is native to the Appalachians and is endangered in its native habitat. The lemon yellow flowers are produced in mid-summer and … and light conditions. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Henderson's Fawn Lily is native to Oregon and northern California. It blooms with nodding, pink-lavender flowers in … grow in full or partial sun in well-drained soil. Reduce water in the summer when the plant is done blooming. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… give the tree its name. They are large, airy, purple puffs that follow the true flowers. It is not fussy about soil type as long as it is well drained and planted in full sun. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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