… Hibiscus militaris is more commonly known by its newer Latin name, Hibiscus laevis . The militaris refers to the similarity of the shape of its leaves with the lance end of medieval pole-ax or halberd. The flowers are pink to almost white with a maroon or purple eye and 5 overlapping petals. The flowers are produced …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Gingerbread’ is a spreading, 9’-10’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early … the petals will curl up and then open again when warmer temperatures return. Large oval to round leaves are initially a medium to dark green with maroon tints, then a dark green before …
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… Prunus tomentosa is commonly known as Nanking cherry and is native from northern and western China down to Tibet and Kashmir, and features white to pale-pink flowers in early spring on a shrubby bush. The very small red fruit, when ripe, are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The palest of shell pink buds open to white flowers on this medium-sized, semi-evergreen rhododendron with small to medium-sized … clay, which are not ideal, and snow cover to buffer the coldest temperatures in winter is not always available. 'Pillow Party' is one of the few that reliably survive, despite all of … plant in acidic, well-drained, moisture-retentive soils in partial shaded locations, and site in the garden to avoid, if possible, cold, dry winter winds. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… Emerald Triumph viburnum is the result of a cross between ‘Allegheny’ and the Manchurian viburnum ( V. burejaeticum ). This shrub can grow to a height of 8’ with a similar spread. Abundant white flowers in early May give way to fruits that ripen to a bright red in late summer then turn black in the fall. Fall foliage is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. I’ve noticed many leaves of my plants look chewed. What is causing this and is there anything I can spray to help my plants? A. At this time of year, many different types of insects and their larvae frequently feed on the leaves of plants. Without seeing the culprit, it is not possible to determine which insect is causing the damage to your plants. Inspect your plants thoroughly in …
Type: Plant Info
… This mat-forming perennial rises to a height of 8 inches with partial shade to full shade and moist soil conditions. It has pink blooms from May through August. It is a specimen in a border or ground cover and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content …
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… 'Bartered Bride' is a compact perennial which blooms from summer to autumn. It bears domed white flower heads to 4 inches across and attracts butterflies. This rather coarse plant is good for the wild, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sensitive fern is a creeping perennial that grows to a maximum height of 4 feet. It requires partial to full shade and medium to wet moisture conditions. The plant does not bloom. It is used mostly …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial grows to a height of 94 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink, coral, and apricot blooms in July and August. It is a specimen in a border and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
