… Scotch broom ( Cytisus scoparius ) is a shrub that is covered with golden flowers in early spring. The green stems are prominent with small, relatively insignifcant leaves that drop during periods of drought and in winter. The flowers are heavily perfumed with the scent of honey and attract many pollinating insects. In warmer climates, this native of Europe has been known to escape cultivation and invade natural …
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… 'collar' on a bush that can grow up to 4 feet high under ideal conditions. Plant this dahlia in full sun ad in moderately rich, moisture-retentive soils in late spring after the threat of late frosts has passed and stake it to prevent toppling once …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Coppery-orange, mignon-shaped single flowers are produced on dwarf plants starting in summer and extended up to the first hard frost. Mignon-shaped flowers are similar to … of their petals are rounded, not pointed. Plant out after the danger of late frost has passed, in sunny locations, and in moisture retentive, well-drained soils; deadhead to promote repeat flowering. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… stunning, long-lasting color to any garden. This formal decorative cultivar grows to 4 feet in height and produces regular 4-inch blooms suitable for cutting. With regular deadheading, dahlias will bloom from early summer up until frost. Grow this dahlia in humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. …
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… The log fern is native to the forests of the eastern US where it thrives in damp areas on the forest floor. The fronds are held erect: celsa means lofty and in ideal locations it forms a dense multi-frond clump of dark green fronds growing to about 3 feet high and 3 feet wide. It is suitable as specimen plant or as an understory in shaded areas. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… held on wiry, branching stems 9 – 12 inches above a clump of medium green foliage. It blooms in late spring to early summer with 1 ¼ inch wide flowers that are semi doubles and face upward. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is hardy in zones 4 – 8. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Geum ‘Tequila Sunrise’ stands 18 - 20 inches high and blooms in mid May to mid June with soft yellow flowers that have red tips. The flowers are single or … Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens as part of the Cocktails™ series. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is hardy in zones 4 - 8. …
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… Geum ‘Top Shelf Margarita’ stands 15 – 18 inches high and blooms in mid spring with bright yellow semi-double flowers. The flowers are held on wiry red stems … Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens as part of the Cocktails™ series. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is hardy in zones 4 - 8. …
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… The Carolina silverbell is an unusual and seldom-used small flowering tree. In a garden, it will grow to 25 to 40' tall, and it has a nice rounded habit. Use it as a specimen plant or in a naturalistic garden. In April and May, tiny white, bell-shaped flowers dangle from the plant's branches. Fall color …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 12" height and width. Small flowers with pale yellow sepals and primrose-yellow petals appear in mid to late spring. Does well in light to deep shade, in moist well drained soil. It is ideal under a tree canopy competing with tree roots.. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
