… Division 8. It stands 14 - 16 inches high and blooms in early to mid spring with 4 -5 flowers on each stem. The petals are lemon yellow and broad with a small point at the tip. The corona is … toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his …
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… This grass is called a little bluestem because there are flashes of blue on the stems. Little bluestem is one of the grasses that once covered the prairies of the midwest, making it an important food source for many species. Jazz little bluestem is a striking plant with blue and purple coloring and …
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… cold, 'Oracle's' leaves develop purplish overtones.</p> And it's evergreen. <p>The common name for <em>Sedum</em> forsterianum 'Oracle' and its immediate family is stonecrop, probably because these mat-forming perennials are native to rocky outcrops on cliffs and mountains. This cultivar, forsterianum, comes from Western Europe. Like almost all …
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… the same vase-shaped, arching habit and abundant white flowers but in a size more suitable for many home gardens. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with … branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters …
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… spirea and shares its vase-shaped habit, flowering and size characteristics. It was bred for better resistance to foliar diseases. The genus Spiraea consists of small- to medium-sized … branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters …
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… birds. The plant is native to the Midwest and can used in a hedge or as erosion control on slopes. When not in bloom, it resembles Japanese honeysuckle, which is an invasive species. As a native plant this is recommended for naturalized settings. However, deer like to browse the branches, and several species of …
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… It requires full sun and moderate soil fertility—use acid fertilizers, similar to what is used for rhododendrons—and needs to be kept moist. The very large, silvery, felted leaves on a rounded shrub up to 7 feet make this an ornamental with all-year interest. In colder areas …
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… Rusty blackhaw viburnum takes its common name from the soft fuzzy reddish covering on its winter buds. This species is native to the southern U.S. White flowers in May are followed … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… concerned with volts, watts, conduits, and infrastructure, and an aesthetic subject, focusing on shapes, shadows, and mood. Janet Lennox Moyer, author of The Landscape Lighting Book and … added to their gardens, they want a little bit more…and then a little bit more. Guidelines for good light design When deciding how to illuminate your yard or garden, keep the following … When lights reflect off snow in winter, they appear much brighter than when they are turned on in summer. Lights on deciduous trees will naturally look different in summer, when the tree is …
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… compost heap. Any soilless mix from window boxes or containers can be discarded or kept aside for one more year. If used for a second year, mix equal parts old mix with fresh soilless mix. … Or install a pond heater to keep the water surface from freezing. If a thin layer of ice forms on the water surface, pour hot water on the ice to melt it. Banging on ice can hurt fish. Remove tropical water plants, cut off all …
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