… or gravel. The soft fuzzy leaves are long, narrow, and in pairs along a 2-foot stem tinged with purple. Spherical clusters of yellow-green flowers appear at the top of the plant in early … of this species is the bumblebee, and it is a favorite of the milkweed longhorn beetle. As with others in the family, the leaves contain bitter, milky sap. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 24 to 36 inches high. The foliage is dark green and mounded. The leaves may be tinged with bronze when young. 'Straussenfeder' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a … deer. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 9-14 finger-like lobes, connected at the base to a long red petiole. The plants are covered with small scattered bristles and have red stems that grow in a zig-zag fashion, changing … sprouts. If grown outdoors they will want filtered sun and need to be kept well-watered, but with good drainage. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Einstein is famous for his brilliance, this plant salutes his prolific and unruly white hair with prolific fragrant white flowers spikes that appear at the height of summer and which attract … The flower spikes reach up to 12 inches long and are the striking feature of the plant, along with its lustrous green leaves, and compact form. The shrub grows to 3-4 feet high and wide …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI® Tatarian dogwood features variegated foliage (medium green with a creamy white margin) and strawberry red stems in winter. Clusters of small white flowers in late spring are followed by whitish fruit with a tinge of blue. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is yellow, heavy, and very hard. A low-branching species, yellowwood grows 30 to 50 feet tall with an equivalent spread and a rounded crown. Use it as a shade tree or specimen plant. The … chartreuse leaves distinguish this tree in the spring and summer, when they contrast nicely with darker greens in the garden. In the fall, the foliage turns yellow, gold, and orange, making …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The 'Barabit's Nana' form, selected by Dr. Elemer Barabits, is a compact, shrub like form with larger than normal fan shaped leaves. It is perfect for rock gardens or patio planters and … is an ancient deciduous conifer and evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. Ginkgo is sometimes called the maidenhair tree due to its beautiful fan …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Gnome' is a dwarf form with an upright shape. It is a male clone, which will not produce the distinctive smelly fruit, … is an ancient deciduous conifer and evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. Ginkgo is sometimes called the maidenhair tree due to its beautiful fan …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The large yellow to chartreuse leaves of August Moon are heart-shaped and puckered, with good substance. It is a vigorous grower. This classic hosta is often used to brighten the … 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… With its wide ivory margins around blue-centered leaves, Blue Ivory is an eye-catching medium … take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
