… What distinguishes 'Angelina' from other stonecrop sedums is its striking chartreuse foliage. When used as a groundcover or as a spiller in a container, … doesn't end there. 'Angelina' is a constant source of yellow flowers throughout the summer, and its leaves take on orange tones in autumn. Stonecrops are tough. They're native to rocky, arid mountains and cliffs from Asia to Western Europe, so they can tolerate wide variations in temperature. All …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Aloe cryptopoda produces brilliant red and yellow flower buds that open to reveal yellow flowers from short-stemmed plants with narrow succulent leaves. The species is widespread across much of southern Africa, but this particular color form is sometimes named Aloe wickensii , after the South African farmer who discovered it in 1914. Tough and durable, this plant requires full sun and arid conditions to produce the best flowering …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowers up to 36 inches tall in late spring andearly summer. Each spike can carry between 20 and 80 flowers. It is one of the few North American native bulbs that are widely available for gardeners to plant that thrive in moist to wet soils. Free of most insect and disease pests, this taxon will flower well in full sun or partially shaded conditions. The …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Common witch hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ), a native of woodlands in eastern and central North America, grows as an understory large shrub. In mid- to late October, clusters … from yellow-green calyxes. In the home landscape, it can attain heights of 15 to 20 feet and has an oval-rounded shape. The flowers are often hidden by the bright yellow fall foliage. The relatively scanty fruit—relished by birds and squirrels—is a woody capsule containing two seeds. This underutilized ornamental native performs quite well …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… With its wide ivory margins around blue-centered leaves, Blue Ivory is an eye-catching medium hosta. It is a sport of H . 'Halcyon' and noted as slow to mature. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… More than 2,000 yellow mammoth crocuses ( Crocus flavus ) and 4,000 white-and- purple Dutch crocuses ( C. vernus 'Remembrance' and 'Jeanne d' Arc') are in spectacular … and just plain Crocus 'Yellow'. It has been in cultivation for so long that its exact origin is unknown. The meadows won't be mowed until all crocus leaves have fully withered. The leaves …
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… Zebra grass is one of the last cultivars of Miscanthus sinensis to bloom in this area, waiting until October … up 8-foot tall pinkish-red flower spikes that gradually become silver with age. During spring and summer, this ornamental grass is easy to recognize, with its large clumps of bold foliage banded in yellow and green. The foliage reaches 5 feet tall and wide, but the clumps will continue to spread by …
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… Splitrock is a small, clump-forming perennial succulent that resembles a piece of greenish speckled rock … of a pair of globe-shaped leaves fused at the base that sit above the surface of the soil and can grow to 4 inches across. The leaves are grey green to brown with many conspicuous raised … August. They are yellow to coppery-orange, or sometimes white or pinkish with a paler throat, and fragrant with a distinct smell of coconut. Splitrock is adaptable and easy to grow; requiring …
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… traditional Puerto Rican salsa swing infused with the soulful energy of Chicago. Their sound is a dynamic celebration of cultural and musical fusion, creating an unforgettable experience that connects with audiences of all backgrounds. With original arrangements of iconic Top 40 hits like "Careless Whisper" and "Superstition," Latin Swing Factor breathes new life into familiar favorites. They seamlessly …
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… PBR has unusually large flowers for a shrub rose...4 to 5 inches across. The coloring itself is equally special...a warm pink on the upward facing side, and a soft yellow on the reverse. Better yet, it's very healthy and floriferous by nature. This rose comes from David Austin, the English breeder dedicated to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
