… Scilla forbesii is an upright-growing bulb from southwest Turkey flowering in late winter and early spring with blue and white flowers. It reaches a maximum height of one foot under full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has narrow glossy green strap-like leaves. The plant is ideal grown in masses or in a border. It is resistant to deer. This species is often confused in the trade with Scilla lucliae , which is much smaller …
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… Narrow-leaf cattail is commonly found along ponds throughout North America, recognized by its tall, narrow … looks like a hotdog on a stick. It is so ubiquitous in wetlands that it was beleived by many to be native to North America. Our native species is Typha latifolia , which has broader leaves. Narrow-leaf …
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… King Tut papryus is a type of sedge that is native to Africa where it grows along stream edges and in boggy areas. King Tut grows to about four or five feet in height and width and is cultivated primarily for the fluffy …
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… Iris 'Silken Trim' is a stunning deep wine color with ruffled petals. The falls are a little darker than the … The foliage is blue green and sword shaped. This is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic 'Fleur de …
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… This maple is very similar to Acer japonicum and is also known commonly as the full moon maple. It can reach a height of 12 feet with a spread of 8 feet. Reddish-purple flowers give way to samaras that mature to red. The round, palmate leaves are bright yellow to burnt orange, …
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… This rounded shrub grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun to partial shade and dry to moderate moisture conditions. In the spring it produces showy yellow to yellow-green flowers. It is good in a hedge or a border and is resistant to deer. It is reputedly a sterile cultivar that …
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… This bulb grows to a height of 6 feet with full sun to partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a border and is resistant to deer. …
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… This tree is native to Texas and can reach a height of 40 feet with a slightly narrower spread. In spring, … with panicles of yellow-white flowers. The fruits contain tannic acid which is poisonous to humans as are the leaves. It is hardy to Zone 5 and can tolerate drier conditions than other …
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… 'Montmorency' is one of the most popular varieties of sour cherry, producing abundant crops of red juicy … pies. It is self-fertile, so it doesn't require other trees for pollinating. This tree grows to a height of about 20 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It produces clusters of snowy white blooms in …
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… yellow flowers tightly clustered together in large, flat-topped flowerheads. The stems stand 2 to 3 feet tall with fragrant, silvery green foliage. 'Coronation Gold' is sterile and will not crowd out its neighbors like other yellow seed-grown varieties. It is attractive to butterflies while resistant to deer, rabbits, and drought. This is a favorite as a cut flower …
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