… This plant is commonly called obedient plant or false dragonhead. The dragon's head shaped-flowers can be … of habitats. It is extremely adaptable regarding soil type, moisture, and sunlight and grows to about 30 inches high and 30 inches wide. It is well suited to rain gardens as well as other informal gardens, perennial gardens and borders. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… At the end of fall, it is easy for people to think that nature has shut down for the winter—this could not be farther … most of the vegetation does go dormant for the winter, there is still a myriad of life to be found, even though it might be more inconspicuous and less flamboyant. McDonald Woods, for …
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… Sand phlox is a mat-forming perennial with narrow, needle-like leaves, that grows to a height of 6 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is native to sandy, open woodlands and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris ‘Before the Storm’ is a Tall Bearded Iris which is near black in color, making it one of the darkest of the dark … 36 inches high with buds that open mid season. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. Before the Storm was awarded Honorable Mention in 1991, Award of Merit in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Mariken' is a dwarf Ginkgo form. Its leaf size is in proportion to its size, making it appropriate for a … It is a male clone, which will not produce the distinctive smelly fruit, and will mature to small 3 foot by 8 foot spreading, shrub like tree. 'Mariken' won the American Conifer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Pendula' is a slow growing somewhat weeping form. This is a male clone and will not produce fruit. It has … that is rather stiffly downward trending, producing an umbrella like shape. 'Pendula' matures to a small tree about about 8 feet tall to 10 feet wide. This tree makes an interesting accent or unusual feature in a garden. The Ginkgo …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… together in large, flat-topped flowerheads from early until late summer. The stems grow to 10 to 13 inches tall with lacy, fernlike foliage. 'Novaachdus’ may be sold commercially under the name MOON DUST™. It likes full sun and dry conditions and tolerates drought well. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to deer and rabbits. This is a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘SMHPLQF’ is often sold under the trade mark name Little Quick Fire™. This is a dwarf shrub 3 -5 ft. … color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. ‘SMHPLQF’ does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought - tolerant. It blooms on new wood so it is not susceptible to late spring frosts. This is a hybrid of Hydrangea paniculata which is native to Japan, China …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris ensata 'Shinkai-No-Iro’ is a deep blue-violet with yellow signals. The style arms are off-white with blue violet edges and tips. It stands 30 inches high and blooms in mid to late season. The standards and falls are flatter than those of the bearded iris, making the entire flower noticeably flatter. Iris ensata is native to Japan, China, Korea, and Russia and is commonly as known as Japanese iris. It requires very …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris ensata ‘Taga Sode’ is reddish-purple with white veins and yellow signals. The style arms are white and edged in reddish-purple. The blooms appear in early to mid season on stems that stand 36 inches high. The standards and falls are flatter than those … of bearded irises, making the entire flower appear noticeably flatter. Iris ensata is native to Japan, China, Korea, and Russia and is commonly as known as Japanese iris. It requires very …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
