… Native to the United States, mountain mint is an erect, many-branched perennial that grows 2 – 3 feet tall and features narrow, tapering … in swamps and along streams and ponds. When crushed, it produces a strong, mint-like aroma and is often used to make tea. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… conditions. From mid-June through mid-October, it produces fragrant semi-double red blooms. It is one of many hybrid rugosa roses bred for their increased hardiness and insect and disease resistance. Bred in Canada, this rose is named for the noted Canadian fur trapper who helped found the Hudson Bay Fur Company. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… the small stem leaves. Not to be confused with the invasive purple loosestrife, this plant is a valued native plant, growing in meadows and along shorelines. It is shorter in stature, with opposite leaves that are broad at the base and attached to a four-angled stem. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Native to moors, swamps, and grasslands in central Eurasia, purple moor grass is a slow-growing plant that produces an erect cluster of arching green foliage 12-20 inches tall … stalks in July and August. Purple moor grass grows best in full sun with regular moisture and is tolerant of both acidic and alkaline conditions. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This variety of glory-of-the snow ( Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Gigantea’) is one of the largest-flowering and has 1-inch-wide, pale blue flowers. A perennial bulb that … 3 to 11 inches in height. The bulbs should be planted 3 inches deep in well-drained soil. It is best used in the front of the border or where it can be seen. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Chinese Sedum is a mat-forming 3-inch succulent which turns a showy bronze and burgundy color in fall. Its … It can be grown as a ground cover in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil and is perfect for a rock garden or a dry slope. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… semi-woody clump that blooms with fine-petaled pink flowers from late summer into fall. It is tolerant of wet conditions and is mildew resistant. Pinch back until 4th of July. This will produce denser and more compact … average, well-drained soil. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous shrub that grows 3-6’ tall and wide. It features dark green leaves and large … lace cap or mophead in structure. Now available after being ignored for many years, ‘Nigra’ is an unusually large shrub that can reach 6’ tall. It features purplish black branches and pale … from May through August. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Kyushu panicle hydrangea is an upright shrub that grows to a maximum height of 8 feet. It requires full sun or partial … flowers are interspersed with larger sterile flowers that are held on long stalks. The plant is useful in a border, blooming long after most shrubs are done. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Native to the United States, this coneflower is an upright clump-forming perennial that grows in both moist and dry soils to 3 feet tall, … orange or yellow daisy-like flowers and blooms profusely from July through October, and is well-suited for cutting. Plant in the border, prairie, or cottage garden where it will attract … birds and butterflies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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