… ‘Borneo Giant’ is a cultivar of elephant’s ear almost as big as an elephant! The giant arrowhead-shaped, bright … to attain their full height. They are very susceptible to frost, so it may not be practical for the average gardener to try to grow this to its full size. Although they may be called taros, it is the genus Colocasia , with …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This broadleaf evergreen selection grows 3' to 5' in height. New growth that appears in spring is … above the leaves in 4" to 6" racemes in March and April. If spring is cool, they will last for a few weeks. If you amend your soil with peat and provide winter protection, you too can grow …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. I have recently installed a soaker hose system throughout my garden. How long do I let the water run in order to water adequately? A. The amount of time a soaker hose should run depends on the length of the hose, whether it is buried or on the soil surface, what type of plants you are watering and whether or not it rained that week. For herbaceous plants, water must seep down only 6 to 8 inches. Woody trees and shrubs, which …
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… This cultivar of the native species blooms with the same white flowers in mid-spring and has the same wide tolerances for different light and soil conditions. At maturity, it can reach a height and width of 6 feet. It is differentiated from the species by having a better form, bigger berries, and superior fall …
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… Purple Mildew Resistant beebalm is derived from a north American native plant and grows to around 3-4 feet high and around 3 feet … Resistant beebalm was found to have 2 -3 inch purple blossoms covering 60-80% of the plant for about a month from late June to late July. It had excellent mildew resistance and while some … and maintain soil moisture during dry periods to minimize powdery mildew. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The wire vine is a perennial ground cover that is hardy in USDA Zones 6 to 9. The wiry stems provide a contrast for the glossy green foliage. While it will only grow to 2 to 4 inches tall, it can spread 30 … The flowers are insignificant but will produce translucent fruits, which are quite attractive. This plant can also adapt to being a houseplant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… Hardy kiwi vine 'Ananasnaya' is female, and that's important to know if you want to grow it for the fruit as well as the flowers, because you'll need a male vine for pollination. The … and at maturity bear 50 - 150 lbs of "kiwiberries" a year. A note of warning to cat owners: this vine smells like catnip to cats, and they may harm foliage or dig at the roots. Archived …
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… emerges reddish purple in the spring and matures to dark green as the season progresses. This cultivar is reported to have excellent disease resistance. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for one to two weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and …
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… This is a compact, deciduous shrub that will grow to a height of 6’ with a similar spread. It can … It blooms in mid- to late May with clusters of white flowers that give way to red fruit in the fall. These persist through the winter for visual interest. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with lime green throats in early mid season. It may re-bloom. The 6-inch flowers stay open for at least 16 hours before closing and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Although each … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. The American Hemerocallis Society … Award 1990, Award of Merit , Honorable Mention, and Junior Citation Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
