… only 3 ¾”. It blooms in early to mid-season and may re-bloom. In milder climates the foliage is green all year. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are … buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… flowers early in the season. The flowers are only 2 inches in diameter, and the low foliage is only 12 inches tall. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Little Grapette has been awarded the …
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… and fluffy. They measure 4.5 inches and appear in mid season. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. 'Paprika Flame' is a striking addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… rub your finger across the leaf, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its fragrance. Beebalm is great for attracting bees and butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow … dry periods to to minimize powdery mildew. This plant was developed from a native plant and is attractive to birds and pollinating insects and is not attractive to deer. …
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… The waxy grayish-white fruits mature in the fall and persist throughout the winter. Fall color is minimal; the large, glossy leaves, which have a sweet-spicy fragrance when crushed, persist late into fall before turning brown. The bayberry is prized for its wonderful fruits, which are used to make bayberry-scented candles or potpourri. It is indeed a shrub with a scent. …
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… The kalanchoe is known as felt bush because of the heavy covering of indumentum (hairs) on all surfaces of the large, triangular leaves. This species is native to some of the drier parts of the island of Madagascar, where the indumentum helps … pollen that sticks to the insect until it rubs it off on the next plant it visits. This plant is intolerant of frost. …
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… through fall on plants reaching 3 feet in height. The central cone of this coneflower is dark brown and distinctly raised. It is a little talleer than the popular 'Goldsturm' cultivar. The slightly hairy leaves are insect, … due to its outstanding performance in gardens and prairie creation projects. This variety is native only to parts of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. …
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… Growing only 3' to 6' in height, this spreading shrub is ideal for mass plantings. Fragrant sumac is not grown for its flowers. However, its small fruit, a hairy red drupe borne on the female … an interesting aroma reminiscent of lemon and pine furniture polish. Although fragrant sumac is actually related to poison ivy, most people are not allergic to this plant. A durable shrub …
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… MUNSTEAD WOOD™ rose is named for Gertrude Jekyll's home, where she wrote many of her influential gardening books. Its … pinkish crimson, opening to reveal velvety deep crimson roses 4 inches in diameter. The scent is also described as exceptional...old rose, with hints of berries. MUNSTEAD WOOD™ is on the compact side for a David Austen rose, about 3 feet by 3 feet, making it appropriate for …
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… Believed to be named after an American physician, Culver’s root ( Veronicastrum virginicum ) is a tall upright perennial native to East and Central North America. The narrow, toothed leaves … soil in full sun or partial shade. A good background plant in the perennial bed, it is attractive to butterflies. It is often used to bring height to a mixed border where its dark green leaves and height make a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
