… been reclassified as Actaea simplex 'Brunette', based upon results of DNA studies. In spite of the name 'Brunette', its leaves mature to purplish black.A stunning perennial plant for shade, the handsome, dark-colored leaves are the … to pink) flowers. All plants in this genus need moderately moist soils to grow at their best. There are over 35 different species of bugbane or Actaea , spanning Europe, Asia, and North …
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… Carnival Candy Apple Alumroot matures to a neat 12 inch by 14 inch mound shape and has foliage colors with an apple red and green … foliage, a spike of delicate creamy white flowers appears in early to mid summer, increasing the height to 18 inches and adding interest. Carnival Candy Apple Alumroot is one of a ten … Plants, the official trade name of a Dutch company, Witteman and Co, founded in 1865. For the best foliage color grow in partial shade. It works well as a color accent in containers or …
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… bear cones. With a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, they add color and textural contrast to landscapes year-round. What exactly are dwarf conifers? Simply stated, they are conifers that do not reach the normal height for their species. True dwarf conifers average about one-twentieth the typical … Many types maintain their evergreen beauty during winter, providing a welcome focal point in any yard during this bleak time. Their year-round consistency also provides habitat and …
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… Monthly Care by Month March April May June July August September October During the first week of August, plant short-season snap beans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, … again this month. If weather is unusually hot, plant these greens in partial shade. The best quality and best tasting salad greens come from plants that were watered frequently and lightly rather than infrequently but deeply. This advice is the exact opposite to what is recommended for watering trees, shrubs, perennials, grass, and other plants. When …
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… This cultivar has bright orange flowers that look simple compared to most cultivated orchids. It has two large orange petals held horizontally and a smaller petal pointing upward. The lip has been modified into a pouch, giving rise to the common name "lady's slipper." Insects get trapped in the pouch, and end up pollinating the flower as they maneuver to escape. The genus …
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… an extremely adaptable iris with foot-long, strap-like, arching, attractive gray-green leaves. The 6-inch-wide lavender-blue blossoms with dark blotches are somewhat flattened. The plant gets its common name, Japanese roof iris, not only from the flower shape but also from the historical fact that it was grown on thatched roofs in the Orient. It is more shade-tolerant than most irises. Its unusually shaped flowers set this …
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… Camassia leichtlinii ‘Caerulea’ produces spikes of soft lavender-blue flowers up to 36 inches tall in late spring andearly summer. Each spike can carry between 20 and 80 flowers. It is one of the few North American native bulbs that are widely available for gardeners to plant that thrive … unless the bulbs are prepared according to a narrow set of guidelines, their flavor is at best tolerable. …
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… activities. Acquire solid gardening skills, learn a variety of techniques, and determine best management practices in the field of horticulture. Gain applicable skills in plant selection, perennial and annual care …
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… It’s rare that a plant's cultivar name makes it into everyday conversation—'Peace' comes to mind for roses, or 'Stella d'Oro' for daylilies. But say "'Annabelle'," and everyone knows … about hydrangeas. A smooth or wild hydrangea, ( Hydrangea arborescens ), 'Annabelle' blooms on the current season's growth, just as panicle hydrangeas ( H. paniculata ) do. A hydrangea with a …
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… The Royal Gala apple is crisp and juicy. It is recommended for eating fresh or for cooking. The … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
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