… SUMMER DREAMS™ is a compact cultivar of redosier dogwood introduced by Roy Klehm of Song Sparrow Farms. It is notable for its variegated green and ivory foliage and uniform habit. Like the species, it bears small … of dogwood from 20 species (7 of which are native) and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… plants from Africa, southwestern Asia, and Madagascar, Yemen tree aloe ( Aloe sabaea ) is among 400 species in the genus. The name “aloe” derives from the Greek word, which comes from … “allock” and the Hebrew “ahalim.” The specific epithet sabaea comes from the Roman name for Arabia Felix , the area now known as Yemen. The Yemen tree aloe is a small tree aloe with a … in open conical racemes on a plant that can reach 8 to 12 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. This plant was described and named by German botanist and ethnologist Georg Augustus Schweinfurth …
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… you know you can grow kiwis right in your own back yard? The fruit of 'Jumbo' hardy kiwi vine is a cousin of the familiar grocery store kiwis. The berries have the same sweet-and-citrus … taste, maybe a little sweeter. But they're smaller and smooth-skinned so there's no peeling. This variety lives up to its name...'Jumbo.' The berries weigh up to an ounce each, making each …
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… pincushion ( Knautia macedonica ) bloom continuously from early summer through late fall. This short-lived perennial thrives in full sun and dryish soils. The flowers are great for use as fresh-cut or dried flowers, and the nectar is a favorite of bees and butterflies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… Dark violet lavender flowers are accentuated with yellow and white on this Japanese iris cultivar that thrives in heavy moist soils and full sun. The key to success is ensuring that the root system never completely dries out. Great choice for a pond side planting at or slightly above the water line. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… The registered name for Lavaglut® floribunda rose ( Rosa 'Korlech') translates from German into … rose with an upright growth habit. The flowers are, unfortunately, not fragrant. Plant this rose in full sun and provide space around the plant for air movement—an important element in disease prevention. …
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… 'Jersey Knight' is a high-yielding variety that can grow in heavier soils. Asparagus is a hardy perennial with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, leaving younger shoots for future growth. Asparagus is high in vitamin K and many minerals. It needs to be planted in … shows up as a weed in the Midwest. Commercially, male clones are usually sold. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 'Jersey Supreme' is a high-yielding variety with uniform stalks that can be harvested earlier than some other … with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, leaving younger shoots for future growth. Asparagus is high in vitamin K and many minerals. It needs to be planted in … shows up as a weed in the Midwest. Commercially, male clones are usually sold. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… 'Mary Washington' is an heirloom variety with rust-resistant, uniform stalks. Asparagus is a hardy perennial with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, leaving younger shoots for future growth. Asparagus is high in vitamin K and many minerals. It needs to be planted in … shows up as a weed in the Midwest. Commercially, male clones are usually sold. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The bulbs of this pungent ancestor of bulb onion, Allium cepa, , multiply in the ground. The swelling in the lower part of its leaves is identical to A. cepa . Endemic populations in Kopet in the Dagh Mountains of Turkmenistan have been almost entirely destroyed by overcollecting for food, and it is now very difficult to find in natural habitats. Although the raw bulb tastes …
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