… Second Wind is a medium to large (4-foot wide by 2-foot tall) hosta with very dark green foliage of good substance noted for its vigorous growth rate. It is a sport of H . 'Whirlwind.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although … 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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… 'Sunshine Glory' is a medium to large (24 inches tall, 48 inches wide) hosta featuring white margins surrounding leaves that emerge chartreuse and become more green as the season progresses. It is noted for being sun tolerant. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. … 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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… Hosta clausa is a hosta species that spreads by rhizomes. While it is of medium height, it can spread a considerable distance. The greeen leaves are long and … 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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… larger panicles. It requires full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is most useful in a hedge or in a border. Oakleaf hydrangea, native to the southeast U.S., is a stiffly upright shrub that can attain heights of 4' to 6'. Use it in the shrub border or in … which are less showy for the species, are borne on upright panicles. The oakleaf hydrangea is a shrub with four seasons of interest: unique leaves, interesting flowers, fall color and …
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… The Eastern red cedar is a wide-ranging species native to open fields in eastern and central North America. It is a tough evergreen with fronds of scaly evergreen leaves that have a cedary fragrance when … sizes--creeping, horizontal, spreading, or pyramidal. A potential problem with this species is cedar-apple rust, which may occur if apple trees are nearby. Strange growths called "telia" …
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… breeding and propagation by Karl Foerster, gardener to the Dutch royal family. This perennial is best grown in full sun or near the edge of wooded areas where they can benefit from good air … strong sunlight (to enhance the number and intensity of flower colors). The genus name Phlox is derived from the name given by Greek philosopher/physician Theophrasus to the genus Lychnis. This genus is primarily North American in distribution and includes showy annuals ( Phlox drummondii ), rock …
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… takes its common name from the soft fuzzy reddish covering on its winter buds. This species is native to the southern U.S. White flowers in May are followed by fruit that goes from green to pink to blue and persists into winter. Fall foliage color is deep burgundy. The EMERALD CHARM™ cultivar was selected from the collection of the Morton Arboretum and is reported to be more upright and vigorous than the species. Viburnums are a versatile genus of …
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… <p>'Eyecatcher' may be small for a <Weigela</em> but it is indeed an eyecatcher...and not just when it's in bloom. After the prolific display of rosy red flowers has ended, the variegated foliage is in full display...mid-green with a bright golden chartreuse border. Planting in full sun will … while giving it some shade will promote stronger variation in the foliage. The choice is up to you. <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, ad so do gardeners. …
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… <p>'Elvera', perhaps better known as MIDNIGHT WINE®, is a deciduous shrub that has pink blooms from April through June and beautiful purple-burgundy … even in smaller yards. It can handle a wide range of soil types and conditions so long as it is well drained. Full sun is ideal, but it can tolerate some shade.</p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love …
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… Pretty as those pink flowers are in spring, the foliage is the main attraction with 'Sunset.', and it puts on an ever-changing show. In spring, the … will turn gold, and by fall it's washed with red-orange. At just 18 inches tall, 'Sunset' is an ideal candidate for the front of the border, where the color show is on full display. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love Weigela , and so do gardeners. For a …
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