… The queen of phlox, this species is a tall perennial native to lightly shaded woodlands of eastern and central North America. Showy midsummer flowers grow in large, conical panicles, with hundreds of five-petaled blooms atop each two- to three-foot stem, from July to September. In hot, humid weather, mildew may develop on the leaves. Garden phlox is perhaps the most popular …
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… Norway spruce is a tall evergreen tree native to the cool forests of Europe where it can grow to over 200 feet in height. In the US it tends to grow to only about 60 feet tall and about 30 feet in width. This very large …
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… Do you like blueberries? This is a blueberry bush, and if you're here in the spring you'll see the white flowers that turn into the blueberries in the summer months. Bluecrop blueberry is a self-pollinating blueberry that was bred to produce …
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… a height of 10 feet. It has white blooms that attract butterflies from January to June. It is a specimen in a border and is resistant to deer. …
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… with partial shade to full shade and moist soil conditions. It has magenta and purple blooms in March and April. It is a ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
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… Begonia 'Lana', a member of the Begoniaceae family, is referred to as an angel wing cane begonia and is considered a variegated wonder. This grand superba-type cane was developed by Paul Lee in 1973. A tender perennial grown for its colorful flowers and foliage, the plant's angel … brushed with white and yellow contrast. The very large inflorescences on plants up to 3 feet in height make it a real attention-getter. Most begonias can be grown outdoors in pots, in the …
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… Eupatorium perfoliatum is a member of the Asteraceae (Aster) plant family, native to the central and eastern regions of North America. It features masses of white flowers in September and October. The 2' to 3' plants are frequently swarmed by a number of species of … boneset, thoroughwort, agueweed, Indian sage, and feverwort, and it has a documented history in Native American and European medicinal practice prior to the creation of antibiotics during …
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… Light green flowers are various spotted and blotched in maroon in large clusters near the growing tip. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… name from the individual, nodding, blue bell-shaped flowers it produces on 2 to 3-foot stalks in early summer to early fall. Introduced into cultivation in Britain in 1573, it makes a beautiful choice when located in the front of a mixed border. It is, however, prone to flop, so be prepared to provide support. Tube clematis does best in full …
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… Brocaded Gown has creamy yellow blooms with ruffled edges. The large 6” blooms appear in June to July. In milder climates it is green all year long. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each …
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