… Pale dogwood is also known as swamp dogwood due to its natural affinity for soggy soil. It is a multi-stemmed shrub that bears small white flowers followed by bluish white fruit. It is best suited to damp, naturalized areas. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as …
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… their price makes augmenting the plantings every three to four years affordable. Crocus vernus is one of the largest of the crocus species and is native to southern and eastern Europe. Long a favorite of Dutch hybridizers, this bloodline is found in many of the modern larger-flowered cultivars. This cultivar was hybridized in the …
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… one of the first Heuchera marketed for its decorative foliage. Palace Purple Hairy Alumroot is a large plant, reaching 24 inches tall in flower. At maturity the foliage forms a loose … lacey aspect in late spring and early summer. It was the 1991 Perennial Plant of the Year and is still a very popular choice for semi shade gardens. It will attract bees, birds and is resistant to deer. It will work well planted in groups as a groundcover or mixed in a …
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… Blue Mammoth is one of the largest blue-green hostas (3 feet tall by 4 feet wide), with thick and slug-resistant foliage. Blue Mammoth can be an effective background plant. It is a sport of Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
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… 'Earth Angel' is a large (30 inches tall, 40 inches wide) blue leaved hosta with wide creamy margins. It is a sport of H . 'Blue Angel' and was named Hosta of the Year for 2009 by the American Hosta … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… Second Wind is a medium to large (4-foot wide by 2-foot tall) hosta with very dark green foliage of good substance noted for its vigorous growth rate. It is a sport of H . 'Whirlwind.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
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… 'Sunshine Glory' is a medium to large (24 inches tall, 48 inches wide) hosta featuring white margins surrounding leaves that emerge chartreuse and become more green as the season progresses. It is noted for being sun tolerant. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… Hosta clausa is a hosta species that spreads by rhizomes. While it is of medium height, it can spread a considerable distance. The greeen leaves are long and … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… to bloom for 2 weeks or more, after which it may rebloom. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Lady Neva is a striking addition to any garden. It has been awarded Honorable Mention and Award of Merit by …
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… stems make this plant a beautiful textural addition to the perennial garden, even when it is not blooming. The leaves of ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’ are a glossy dark green, infused with … prefer dappled shade and even moisture. The leaves will wilt on hot days, even if the soil is moist. As with hostas, slugs may become a problem. With its dramatic flower spikes, bigleaf goldenray makes a bold accent, and it is an excellent pondside plant. …
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