… veined leaves have burgundy undersides which enhance the bright pink flowers that are borne in thick clusters directly on the stems of the plant. Because of its semi-epiphytic habit, great care should be taken in choosing a light freely draining potting medium, and equal care should be taken in finding a suitable location where the plant will receive indirect light for most of the day. …
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… iris plants. The name iris is after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, because irises come in many colors. Iris x robusta 'Gerald Darby' has blue- violet flowers with yellow signals on stems 2 to 3 feet tall in late spring, and typically there are 2 to 3 blooms per stalk. The leaves have shades of purple in the spring that fade by summer, making this a very attractive spring plant. It is a hybrid of …
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… for its fall color which is dark red and persists into winter. It is also an attractive plant in late spring and summer when the long racemes of fragrant white flowers hang gracefully and attract butterflies and other pollinators. Merlot has a compact form reaching only 3-4 in height and about 3 feet in width. Merlot prefers partial shade and consistently moist soils, but can cope with full sun …
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… adorn this large, lovely tree that grows to 50' or so. The spread can be wider than the height in mature plants. It is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees and works well in the city and in large, open areas. Insignificant green flowers appear in the spring. The fruit, an edible nut, …
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… flowers with a rose eyezone 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 blooms in early mid season. Each flower lasts only one day, but there are multiple buds on each stalk and there 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 …
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… Introduced in 1980 by Brian Halliwell, Palace Purple Hairy Alumroot was one of the first Heuchera marketed … its decorative foliage. Palace Purple Hairy Alumroot is a large plant, reaching 24 inches tall in flower. At maturity the foliage forms a loose mounding form about 12 inches by 18 inches, with … the leaves are lovely all season. The flowers are white on dark stems and add a lacey aspect in late spring and early summer. It was the 1991 Perennial Plant of the Year and is still a very …
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… Narcissus ‘Mary Copeland’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid to late spring with 4 inch double flowers that are sweetly scented. The petals are white with a touch of yellow at the base and a small point at the tip. The petals are arranged in multiple whorls. The orange corona segments are very short and orange, blending into scarlet …
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… Rodgers flowers in the podophylla group are native to woodlands in Japan and Korea. Unlike most Rodgersias they can tolerate boggy areas and naturalize over … give you a bold counterpoint to the delicate airy foliage common to so many shade plants in our area. The leaves of certain varieties can be 2 feet long, giving them the visual impact of …
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… borders. And wherever you put them, you get to enjoy the foamy, astilbe-like flower spikes in early summer. In the shade garden, Rodgersias give you a bold counterpoint to the delicate airy foliage common to so many shade plants in our area. The leaves of certain varieties can be 2 feet long, giving them the visual impact of …
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… and Mexico where it’s truly evergreen. It’s often found wild growing by streams or lake s in full or dappled sun. In the garden, it prefers moist but well-draine soil, but mature plants are also surprisingly … disease and pest resistant, and you can see why it’s become increasingly popular as an annual in the North. Note: In the deep South it’s aggressive, and in Florida it’s considered invasiv. …
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