… Season after season, our horticulturists come up with amazing plant combos for the beds, borders, and containers in their gardens. And season after season, we see visitors pulling out smartphones and cameras to photograph and document those gorgeous combinations. In this month's Smart Gardener , we bring … most visually exciting summer combinations. These seven terrific trios can translate easily to your own yard, garden, deck, or patio. ( Click the image of each triplet for a larger view. ) …
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… There’s still plenty to enjoy in the garden in August and September. Later-blooming perennials, annuals, and shrubs can provide color for weeks to come. And many of their blossoms offer nectar to migrating butterflies and ruby-throated …
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… reach 32 feet high and the main stem can be 3 feet wide. The species name "dichotoma" referes to the shape of the mature stem, as the rosette grows and creates the stem, it divides into two main trunk branches, the Latin name refers to the forked nature of the main stem. The mature form is a sturdy thick stem with one main … branched, numerous and a bright yellow. One source mentions that it may take up to 10 years for the quiver tree aloe to reach blooming size. In warm areas where it can be grown outside, …
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… and A. tabernaemontana. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover …
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… and yellow fall foliage color. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover …
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… color are typical of the genus. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover …
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… The Betsy Ross lilac was developed by the U.S. National Arboretum as part of a program to develop disease tolerant lilacs for warmer climates. Betsy Ross is an early bloomer and features abundant fragrant white … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs …
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… from the fact that it blooms a bit later than the common lilac. It is a large shrub suitable for a hedge and features fragrant lavender to whitish blooms. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small … tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While the common name of the plant has come to define a shade of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs …
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… by fall it's washed with red-orange. At just 18 inches tall, 'Sunset' is an ideal candidate for the front of the border, where the color show is on full display. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a bush that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. …
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… Create a colorful container garden and attract ruby throated hummingbirds to your sunny deck, patio, or balcony. After a brief discussion about these fascinating little … birds, pot up a selection of plants with tubular and bright flowers that provide nourishment for these hungry summer visitors. All supplies included. Dress for the weather; class will move indoors if needed. Bring gloves if desired. Jill Selinger, …
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