… and a green throat. The flowers have an unusual crispate form in which the petals appear to be pinched or folded. The 9-inch flowers and the foliage are unusually large and tall. It … are several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more, after which it may rebloom. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Lady Neva is …
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… 'Sunshine Glory' is a medium to large (24 inches tall, 48 inches wide) hosta featuring white margins surrounding … as the season progresses. It is noted for being sun tolerant. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks …
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… Hosta clausa is a hosta species that spreads by rhizomes. While it is of medium height, it can spread a … The greeen leaves are long and narrow. The purple flower buds remain closed and never open to full flowers. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks …
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… Blue Mammoth is one of the largest blue-green hostas (3 feet tall by 4 feet wide), with thick and … plant. It is a sport of Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… 'Maiden’s Blush’ turns pink sooner than the species with larger panicles. It requires full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is most useful in a hedge or in a border. Oakleaf hydrangea, native to the southeast U.S., is a stiffly upright shrub that can attain heights of 4' to 6'. Use it in …
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… The Eastern red cedar is a wide-ranging species native to open fields in eastern and central North America. It is a … when crushed. It has many cultivars that suit a variety of landscape uses, from hedge to ground cover to specimen plant. The species can grow 40 to 50 feet in height and has a …
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… RUTGERS SCARLET™ Strawberry RUTGERS SCARLET™ is a strawberry series that produces in June and has been bred to be superior in flavor and productivity. Developed for use in Jersey-area but is suitable for use in the Chicago area. …
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… In Northern and Midwestern gardens, much emphasis is placed on four-season gardens, with great praise showered on those plants that provide … summer, bulbs that sprout in February and perennials that bloom in October.But in our rush to make new garden friends, let’s not overlook old friends, those textural plants that give … is a strong spruce, the Serbian spruce, Picea omorika . This is a versatile tree, able to stand alone as a specimen or to provide a year-round green screen of privacy when grouped with …
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… Aloe cryptopoda produces brilliant red and yellow flower buds that open to reveal yellow flowers from short-stemmed plants with narrow succulent leaves. The species is widespread across much of southern Africa, but this particular color form is sometimes named … who discovered it in 1914. Tough and durable, this plant requires full sun and arid conditions to produce the best flowering displays. The species name cryptopoda means "hidden foot," …
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… Jewel Mix nasturtium is a sprawling annual featuring a range of colors, including yellow, deep red, orange, and … in salads or as a substitute for capers. This species may be a hybrid created by Incans prior to Spanish conquest. It is identified as growing from Bolivia north to Colombia in high elevations, but botanists have not been able to find it growing in natural …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
