… 'The Pearl' has pure white, double flowers. It blooms from early to late summer on stems that stand 18 to 24 inches high. It has small toothed, lance like leaves which are toxic to horses and cattle. This is a cultivar of Achillea ptarmica which is native to Europe. It is attractive to butterflies, …
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… Barbara Ann wood vamp is a climbing vine that has large glossy dark green leaves and grows along fences, walls and trees to about thirty feet in height. In June and July is bears clusters of fragrant fertile white flowers that are attractive to butterflies and pollinators. Barbara Ann is a selection of a vine native to the south-eastern …
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… clusters which bloom continuously from late summer until frost, with each flower lasting 3 to 4 days. The foliage is burgundy to purple. It is hardy in zones 4-9. This is a hybrid of a hardy hibiscus native to eastern and …
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… This carnivorous perennial is native to the subtropical wetlands of the southeastern United States so it is not cold hardy here. It needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions to reach a height of about 1 foot. The "trap" is not …
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… divided foliage. The panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom June to July. This is a tall astilbe with stems that stand 4 ft high. Purpurkerze does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest …
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… ‘Rhubarb Red’ is a confusing name for a Swiss chard, but is descriptive of the color: intense red stems and large puckered green leaves with red veins. It makes a great addition to the dinner table or can be used as an ornamental. Swiss chard has succulent, delicately … K and antioxidants. Swiss chard is in the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae) and is related to beets and spinach. Like spinach it is high in oxalic acid and benefits from boiling to reduce …
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… This perennial grows to a height of 1 foot with full sun to partial shade and dry soil conditions. It has pink blooms that attract butterflies from July through October. It is a ground cover that is resistant to deer and is also attractive to birds. …
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… Achillea 'Apricot Delight' is sold commercially as a member of the TUTTI FRUTTI™ Series. It has deep reddish-apricot blooms that mature to a pale salmon, giving a multicolored effect. The flower heads stand 12 to 16 inches high on sturdy compact stems and bloom from early until late summer. It likes full …
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… clusters. It blooms in early summer until fall on stems that stand 2 ft tall. The foliage is feathery and fernlike. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to deer, rabbits and drought. This is a favorite as a cut flower and is also excellent as a dried …
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… This maple is native to Taiwan and parts of China. Its smooth bark is green with thin, waxy, white stripes. The leaves are broadly palmate. It can grow to a height and width of about 30 feet. Fall color may be red, orange or bright yellow. This tree …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
