… Gerolds spurge is a critically endangered plant in its native Madagascar where it only grows in a small area of … nursery plant because of its appealing flowers and ease of maintenance. This plant can grow to be twelve feet tall but more typically it reaches three feet tall and two feet wide. It has dark green leaves and unusual red flowers that appear to be circular but are actually two overlapping red petals with yellow centers. This spurge is …
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… ‘Sharonii’ is one of the more rewarding Heliconia . The brilliant red-orange “lobster claw” flowers go from April to September, each one lasting three months. That red-orange we think of as the flower is … more. For home gardeners, ‘Sharonii’ is more adaptable than many Heliconias . It can take up to 80% shade and keep blooming as long as you give it good loamy free-draining soil and keep it …
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… Heuchera villosa or Hairy Alumroot is an American native of the eastern and southern United States. It prefers semi-shade and rich … mature size is a leafy mound 18 inches tall by 18 inches wide, the flowers increase the height to about 3 feet. It is more heat tolerant that many other Heucheras and when hybridized passes on this valuable trait. Many of the lovely garden hybrids owe their summer beauty to this plant's genes. It works well as a ground cover or mixed with other shade loving plants. …
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… Aromatic aster 'Raydon’s Favorite' is a mounded perennial that reaches a maximum size of 3 three feet. From mid-September to October, it produces showy violet blue flowers that attract birds and butterflies. One of the last species of aster to bloom, it is called aromatic aster because of the sticky, scented glands on the small, narrow …
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… This uncommon species is found in open woodlands, and it looks like a tall, spindly version of the more robust common milkweed. It grows to 5 feet tall with large, glossy, opposite broad leaves that come to a narrow point. It blooms in early June, when it is topped with loose clusters of drooping, …
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… This plant is commonly called lady's mantle because of the circular, pleated leaves which resemble the mantle, or cape, worn by women in olden times. The name of 'Thriller' refers to the height of this plant which is much taller than other commonly found lady's mantle plants. 'Thriller' lady's mantle grows to about 1-2 high and 1-2 feet wide. It prefers consistently moist partly shaded locations. In …
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… Eupatorium coelestinum 'Wayside Variety' is derived from a perennial native to the eastern half of the United States that closely resembles Ageratum . Wayside Variety mistflower grows up to 15 inches in height and features sky-blue flowers that attract butterflies but repel deer. A …
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… Spotted Joe Pye Weed is derived from a plant native to eastern North America. The common name refers to the purple spots on the dark green stems of the plant. A tall, architectural plant, it grows …
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… Bulletproof hosta is notable for its very thick blue green leaves. It is a sport of H . 'Halcyon.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… El Nino is a medium blue green hosta with white edged leaves. It is a sport of H . 'Halcyon.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
