… Goldilocks Rocks™Bidens ( Bidens ferulifolia 'Bidcontis') grows to 14 inches in height by 18 inches across and produces bright, golden yellow miniature daisies throughout summer and fall. It has finely divided ferny foliage. This cultivar is a great choice for a seasonal groundcover or hanging basket. The species is native to Arizona and Mexico, making it tolerant of heat and drought. We have nine species of Bidens in the Midwest, but none are as showy as the cultivated varieties used as annuals. The common …
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… plant you'll see that they resemble a turtle's head poking out from its shell. Pink turtlehead is a form of a plant native to south-eastern north America where it is found in moist areas adjacent to streams and ponds. It has an upright mounding habit, growing to about … resemble a snapdragon or a turtle's head. It requires consistently moist soil and so does well in wet areas or rain gardens. Protection from afternoon sun is appreciated and so this plant does …
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… can attain heights of over 50', has a distinguished habit with coarse, irregular branches. It is good for parks and other large, open spaces. This tree produces huge twice-compound leaves … a male clone that lacks the woody seed pods that are considered either a novelty or nuisance. In winter, this dark-barked tree creates a distinctive form against the barren landscape; in summer, its leaves turn dark bluish-green; and fall brings a lovely yellow. A tree for all …
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… or oval form. The alternate leaves are broadly ovate with wavy margins, becoming bright yellow in fall. ‘Wisley Supreme’ was selected from a number of seedlings grown at the Royal Horticulture … at the base of the light yellow petals and sweet fragrance. This species, Hamamelis mollis , is native to China and is known for having the most fragrant of all of the witch hazel flowers. This cultivar is one of dozens of Hamamelis cultivars that have been under evaluation in the Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden. …
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… eye. It blooms mid to late season and may rebloom, giving it an extended bloom period. It is unusually tall for a daylily. It is fragrant and attracts butterflies and humming birds. Each … day, but there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. Typical of daylilies, it is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Autumn Minaret was awarded Honorable Mention by the American …
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… Native to New Zealand, brass buttons is a rhizomatous, mat-forming ground cover that grows to only 2” tall but spreads indefinitely by … features button-like yellow flowers and fern-like green leaves. ‘Platt’s Black’ is a cultivar in which the unusual near black foliage is the real attraction. Delicate, fern-like leaves (to 2” … to 1/2” wide) are obovate. Foliage will tolerate some foot traffic. Dark gold flowers bloom in early summer, and are followed by tiny fruit. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are considered …
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… by American botanist Luther Burbank from three species of European daisies. Each flower is 3 inches across and has pristine white petals surrounding a yellow button disk. Snowcap Shasta … with a uniform size, and it blooms abundantly from late spring to midsummer. Plant 'Snowcap' in full sun with good drainage in beds or borders, where it will attract butterflies. Shasta daisies should not be confused with …
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… grows 8 to 12 feet with a width equal to its spread. It suckers to form colonies, so plant it in an area with lots of space. The flowers are not considered ornamental, and both male and female plants are required for fruit production. The waxy grayish-white fruits mature in the fall and persist throughout the winter. Fall color is minimal; the large, glossy leaves, which have a sweet-spicy fragrance when crushed, persist …
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… Dendrochilum glumaceum is known as the husk-like or hay-scented orchid and it is native to the Philippines. The … basic form 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 …
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… Jonesboro Giant ironweed is a form of a perennial plant that is native to the eastern parts of the US where it grows in locations that are consistently moist. It bears large bracts of smallish bright purple flowers in late summer to mid-fall providing an unusual pop of tall color in the late season. Jonesboro …
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