… Larger than normal spikes (for a sage) of rich blue flowers are surrounded by furry, dark purple calyces on this late summer to early winter bloomer. The plant can grow up to 8 feet if not cut back hard earlier in the growing season. Not hardy in this area; plant in …
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… ‘Ostfriesland’ is an upright clump-forming perennial known for its compact form, long bloom period, purple stems and violet-purple flowers. The lance-shaped light green leaves are aromatic and the foliage grows to 10 inches tall. From June through September, the plant produces tubular flowers, extending the plant height to 18 inches. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and the plant tolerates dry …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. I was away on vacation for several weeks and my houseplants were seriously overwatered. How can I tell if they have … amount of time the roots were waterlogged and how much of the entire root mass was affected. To check for damage, remove each plant from its pot and check the condition of the roots. Healthy roots …
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… This plant is a Narcissus , named for a beautiful young hunter in Greek mythology who fell in love with his reflection. It is a … bulb, and when flowering is over, you can see the strappy green leaves that provide nutrients for next year's flowers. Las Vegas daffodil ( Narcissus 'Las Vegas') is a trumpet-style daffodil … it was introduced in 1981. The up-facing flowers come into bloom in early spring and will grow to 20 inches in height. Daffodils prefer a position in full sun and are tolerant of the heavier …
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… butterflies and hummingbirds. This rose comes from David Austin, the English breeder dedicated to bringing together the shapes and scents of old-fashioned roses with the repeat bloom, … against disease may be a good idea if you can't give her full sun or it's too crowded for good air circulation. Remember that roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… feet or so, NOBLE ANTONY™ brings the beauty and fragrance of old-fashioned English roses to smaller gardens. The rich magenta flowers have the classic English form - a cup of larger … repeater one grower described it as "always in bloom." Rose breeder David Austin is famous for bringing together the shapes and scents of old-fashioned roses with the repeat bloom, … may need help fighting fungal diseases. Also, repeat-blooming roses are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
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… are stone-like garden containers you can make at home from common materials. They are great for shallow-rooted hardy perennials, dwarf alpines, herbs or annuals. Examples of these versatile … Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden . Download step-by-step instructions for building your own trough …
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… fill the garden with color from July through the first part of October. Bred specifically for landscape, pot, and cut flower sales, this cultivar is an improvement over older cultivars … full sun and in well- drained, moisture-retentive soils. This plant is a pollinator attractor for the home and commercial landscape. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
