… Silver Shield is version of the Australian native silver spurflower which is prized for its attractive silvery foliage. Silver Shield grows to about two to three feet tall … clay soils or frost but can be overwintered as a houseplant in a cool bright location. It is usually grown as a contrast plant in borders as its fuzzy leaves and silvery appearance can be …
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… habit with pendulous lower branches that give it a very graceful appearance. 'Compacta Glauca' is much smaller than the species and the needles are blue-green. The cones are interesting – they … cone scale has a three-pointed bract. A well-grown Douglas fir in a snowclad winter landscape is a sight to behold. Douglas fir is native to the Rocky Mountains and along the Pacific Coast; in the Pacific coastal regions, it …
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… This plant is a White Wands veronica. Veronica is named for St Veronica who comforted Jesus on his path to Calvary. White Wands veronica has … moist soils during the growing period but cannot tolerate wet soils during dormancy. It is unattractive to both deer and rabbits. …
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… Solanum quitoense is commonly known in Ecuador and Panama as naranjilla, growing throughout northwestern South America. This subtropical perennial has a fresh citrusy taste and is often squeezed to make a drink called lulada. This plant's appearance can vary but generally … buds. Flowers are typical of the genus Solanum and are white with yellow stamens. The fruit is orange-red resembling a tomato, easily identifiable when cut open because of the green stripe …
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… The common tansy is a Eurasian native that was cultivated in ancient times for medicinal purposes. Be aware that … cause convulsions. It can grow to a height of 2’ with a similar spread. The fern-like foliage is aromatic and it blooms in late summer with yellow daisy-like flowers. Deadhead immediately after blooming to control self-seeding and to keep the plant looking tidier. It is not fussy about soil types or conditions; drier conditions will help manage spreading. It …
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… Hybrid painted fern 'Branford Rambler' is a clump-forming fern that requires partial to full shade with moderate moisture. It grows to a maximum height of 2 feet with a similar spread. It is mostly used as a ground cover, an understory, or in a border. …
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… Nelly Moser is an early, large-flowered clematis with single, pinkish-mauve petals with darker central bands … giving the flowers the effect of pale pink stripes in early summer, fading in hot sun. It is a dependable, showy vine. …
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… From November to April it has white and lavender blooms that attract butterflies. It is also attractive to birds and is a specimen. …
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… 'Bartered Bride' is a compact perennial which blooms from summer to autumn. It bears domed white flower heads to 4 inches across and attracts butterflies. This rather coarse plant is good for the wild, woodland garden. It grows to 5-feet tall. …
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… about 30 feet. From July to October it produces orange and red blooms that attract birds. It is a ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
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