… are characterized by a stiff, dense branching structure, small, glossy leaves of fine texture, and abundant fruit in the form of small pomes, which are generally in shades of red/orange but may also be cream or black and may persist into winter. Generally unfussy about soil pH, cotoneasters are reliable and durable shrubs often used as hedges or groundcovers. The genus Cotoneaster includes at least …
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… Switch grass was an important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Apache Rose switch grass is an upright grass of about four feet in height and about two-three feet in width. Spring foliage is a bluish-green which develops rose-pink leaf …
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… The cultivar 'Firebird' grows 30 to 36 inches tall and 18 inches wide on sturdy stems and features downward sloping bright scarlet red rays and large, mounded, dark orange-brown cones. Coneflowers bloom from late spring to late summer …
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… Bronzeleaf rodgersflower is native to woodlands in Japan and Korea, and unlike most Rodgersias it can tolerate boggy areas such as rain gardens or pondsides. It can … slow-creeping rhizomes. The large, very handsome leaves emerge bronze-green, mature to green, and turn a rich bronze red in fall. When and if it blooms, the flowers are not particularly …
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… paniculata 'Düsterlohe'). Topping out at 4 feet in height, this phlox attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It was selected for breeding and propagation by Karl Foerster, gardener to the Dutch royal family. This perennial is best … wooded areas where they can benefit from good air movement (to reduce the incidence of powdery and downy mildews) and strong sunlight (to enhance the number and intensity of flower colors). …
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… that is native to the south-eastern parts of North America, where it is found along streams and in dry areas such as woodlands and rocky areas. Ninebark is named for its peeling bark on mature branches which reveal lighter … flowers. The dull green leaves turn yellow in the fall. Ninebark grows to a height of 8 feet and a width of 6 feet and can develop tangled branches. Ninebark can be pruned after flowering or …
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… WINE® Ninebark is a form of Eastern ninebark that has a compact form, dark purple foliage and pink flowers. Eastern ninebark is a deciduous shrub that is native to the south-eastern parts of North America, where it is found along streams and in dry areas such as woodlands and rocky areas. Ninebark is named for its peeling bark on mature branches which reveal lighter …
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… of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a …
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… New! Using the science of color theory and optics, this class will explore and deconstruct the richness of color found in nature. Study will include an introduction to light and color, paint mixing, observation, and technique for depicting the natural world. Techniques …
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… The energy of summer can inspire growth, passion, and joy. Align with these natural rhythms in the serenity of a beautiful outdoor oasis. Delight in your inner radiance through reconnection with heaven and earth. Join us in an all-day Eden Energy Medicine Workshop designed to help balance and unblock your energies for maximum wellness and vitality. Dress for comfort. All fitness …
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