… 'Jersey Supreme' is a high-yielding variety with uniform stalks that can be harvested earlier than some other varieties. Asparagus is a hardy perennial with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, … and many minerals. It needs to be planted in well-drained soil, with careful selection of the site, considering that it will continue to grow for 15 to 20 years. It also makes an attractive …
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… Cocos nucifera is the scientific name of the coconut palm. Its origin may be the islands of the Pacific or … feet long, with clusters of fruit tucked under them. The coconut fruit, botanically a “drupe”, is one of the largest seeds in the world. Coconut milk is obtained by grating the white meat of the fruit. Other coconut products include coconut water, …
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… states, it blooms on new growth, so do not prune until after flowering. The Chicago area is a little north of its native range, so some winter damage may occur, but will not affect flowering on new growth. The genus Calycanthus is separated into its own family, with its nearest relatives in the laurel family, which includes cinnamon and sassafras. The fruit is a hard oblong capsule shaped like a fig. …
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… poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to form flower buds. Never shear … into “green meatballs”, as their natural shapes are graceful enough. Forsythia ‘Northern Gold’ is a modern hybrid selected for reliable bud hardiness to -30 degrees F. It has a rounded shape with a maximum height of about 8 feet. This Canadian cultivar is a hybrid of Forsythia x intermedia and Forsythia ovata . …
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… Alumroot has gold-green leaves with contrasting dark red veins. This electric combination is reflected in its cultivar name. It is a Heuchera villosa hybrid from Terra Nova Nurseries in Oregon, and is heat and humidity tolerant. The pale colored leaves make it a target for leaf scorch in hot …
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… American Alumroot is an attractive native plant for sun or partial shade. It matures to a mounded form about 15 … in the selection of interesting and decorative horticultural varieties. Heuchera americana is resistant to deer and will attract bees and birds. It can be used in groups as a groundcover … well in natural area plantings and mixed perennial borders. In milder climates the foliage is evergreen attractive through the winter. …
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… Medusa is a miniature (1 foot by 1 foot) hosta featuring lance shaped, twisting leaves with creamy centers and green margins. It is the result of a cross between H. 'Neat Splash' and H. gracillima . In June, it blooms with … 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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… Noted for its yellow margins that resist burning, Olive Bailey Langdon is a large (3 feet tall by 5 feet wide) blue-leaved hosta with wide, light green to yellow margins. It is a sport of H . 'Sieboldiana' and blooms with purple flowers in summer. Hostas are shade … 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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… Royal Standard was the first patented hosta cultivar (1965) and is still widely available in the trade today. It is a large (2 feet tall by 5 feet wide), dark green-leaved hosta noted for its vigorous growth … 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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… 'Sagae' is a large (3 feet tall with a similar spread) hosta with a vase-shaped habit. Its foliage is dark green with creamy or yellow margins dependent on amount of sunlight. This hosta was named … 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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