… Tree peonies differ from bush peonies in that their woody stems do not die down to the ground in winter. Derived from the Chinese moutan peony more than 1400 years ago, they usually grow to … trees. They bloom from April to May, live a long time, and get better with age. Plant them in the fall in partial shade, prune them only occasionally if needed and remove the suckers that …
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… Tree peonies differ from bush peonies in that their woody stems do not die down to the ground in winter. Derived from the Chinese mountain peony over 1400 years ago, they usually grow to 5’ … trees. They bloom from April to May, live a long time, and get better with age. Plant them in the fall in partial shade, prune them only occasionally if needed and remove the suckers that …
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… Narcissus ‘Mount Hood’ is in Division 1. It blooms in mid spring with 3 ¾ inch flowers. The petals are white and broad. The corona is cylindrical … the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… Nyssa sylvatica is a beautiful shade tree native in all but the coldest parts of the eastern United States. Common names include sourgum, black … and pepperidge. Sourgum has large, glossy, alternating, ovate leaves, broader towards the tip. In autumn, the foliage reliably becomes a brilliant scarlet-red. The tiny yellow-green flowers … are unpalatable to humans, but relished by birds and bears. Its cousin Nyssa aquatica is found in wetter habitats with a more restricted southerly range. The trees require moist, rich soils …
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… Narcissus ‘Jamestown’ in Division 3. It blooms in mid to late spring with 3¼ inch roundish flowers. The petals are white and the small corona is … from the Greek word for narcotic and is to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… Narcissus ‘Manon Lescaut’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid season with 4½ flowers. The petals are white and the broad, shallow corona is a light … the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… Narcissus ‘March Sunshine’ is in Division 6. This is a dwarf cultivar that blooms in early to mid spring. The petals are bright yellow and reflexed, while the orangey yellow … the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… Narcissus ‘Monal’ is in Division 2. It stands 16 – 18 inches tall and blooms very early in the season with 4 inch flowers. The petals are broad and golden yellow. The corona is a deep … the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… Narcissus ‘Music Hall’ is in Division 1. It blooms in early to mid spring with large 5 ½ inch flowers. The petals are white and very broad. The … the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… Narcissus ‘Pappy George’ is in Division 7. It blooms with 2 -3 fragrant flowers on each stem. The petals are yellow and the corona is orange. This cultivar was bred by Brent Heath and named in honor of his father. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name … the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
