… a small-growing bottle tree from southern Angola and Namibia, producing creamy white flowers on a branch well-armed with spines. With time, the small specimen in the Garden's greenhouses will produce a swollen trunk, the basis for the common name. Like other members of the Apocynaceae or Oleander family, the milky sap of …
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… ‘Mother’s Choice’, an herbaceous peony, produces large, double, fragrant blush white flowers on a plant up to 3’ tall. The elegant petal formation helped this variety win a Gold Medal from … fertile soils provides this plant the growing environment it needs to survive and thrive for decades if not centuries (an abandoned family cemetery in eastern Missouri dating to the …
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… are 8 inches across with a subtle fragrance. The plant grows to 2 to 2 1/2 feet, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the fall. Plant in sun … than 2 inches below the soil surface. Deer resistant. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness, and the huge variety of their colors, forms, …
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… is prolific...and fragrant. What's more, they come into bloom early, getting a jump start on larger, more traditional garden roses. At just two feet tall or so, she'll fit nicely into a border or container. For best performance give her full sun and rich, moist soil, and fertilizewhen leaves first …
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… floral centerpiece that breathes the fresh life of spring into your home. In this hands-on workshop, learn the fundamentals of floral design—including how to create balance, highlight … and accent foliage, you will discover expert tips and tricks, including how to use floral tape for structure and support. All supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Joe Huttner, …
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… lanciniata ‘Herbstsonne’) produces clear yellow, daisy-like flowers throughout summer and fall on a hardy perennial plant that tops out at 6 feet in height. The large, glossy leaves are irregularly divided into three or more lobes. It's a great plant for the back of flower beds in full sun. Water it well the first year to get the root system …
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… and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you through mindful activities on a gentle walk outside, typically covering less than a mile, and ending with a simple tea ceremony using native plants. Dress for the weather, as class will still be held in light to moderate rain. Sally Peterson, …
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… flowers accentuated with yellow stamens rise above a pair of large reddish purple showy bracts on a single flower stalk. The bulbs dislike disturbance and will 'sulk' after transplanting but … if ingested. Like other poisonous plants it is also used medicinally by native peoples for a number of ailments. Another example of the difference between a poison and a medicine is …
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… partially shaded conditions in rich woodland soils. This distinctive species produces flowers on a upright spike (in contrast to most other species that produce flattened or rounded … Once established, this plant will reach 3’ in height by 3’ in width. Another butterfly magnet for the fall garden that is basically insect and disease free. …
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… a height of 8” with a similar spread. The deep blue to purple, three-petaled flowers last only for a day, but open in succession on the plant from May to June. It prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil in part shade and will …
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