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  • … and a green throat. The flowers have an unusual crispate form in which the petals appear to be pinched or folded. The 9-inch flowers and the foliage are unusually large and tall. It … are several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more, after which it may rebloom. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Lady Neva is
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … American Alumroot is an attractive native plant for sun or partial shade. It matures to a mounded form about 15 … of greenish white flowers appear in the late spring and early summer increasing the height to about 24 inches and adding a nice lacy visual effect. The leaves are roughly heart shape and …
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  • … Blue Mammoth is one of the largest blue-green hostas (3 feet tall by 4 feet wide), with thick and … plant. It is a sport of Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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  • … Royal Standard was the first patented hosta cultivar (1965) and is still widely available in the trade today. It is a large (2 feet tall by 5 feet wide), dark … tolerance, and robust production of fragrant white flowers. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … 'Sunshine Glory' is a medium to large (24 inches tall, 48 inches wide) hosta featuring white margins surrounding … as the season progresses. It is noted for being sun tolerant. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Hosta clausa is a hosta species that spreads by rhizomes. While it is of medium height, it can spread a … The greeen leaves are long and narrow. The purple flower buds remain closed and never open to full flowers. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … tall by 2 feet wide) hosta has gold-margined green foliage. The variegation of Aureo-Marginata is maintained throughout the growing season. Showy lavender flowers appear in July and August. It … with H . 'Gold Crown' and Hosta fortunei var. aureomarginata Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … noticed that some of my evergreens have become discolored. Should I be concerned? A: It is normal for the foliage of some evergreens, such as arborvitae ( Thuja ) and boxwood ( Buxus ), to change color in cold weather. The different color of the foliage in such species is not indicative of a pathogen or cultural disorder; it is a normal response to winter temperatures. Species that are known to change color in cold weather include: …
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  • … appear in large inflorescences typically appear in early June on this species of lilac native to northeastern Asia. Plant in full sun in rich well drained soils and site so that air movement is possible around the plant to prevent foliar diseases. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly …
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  • … Wayfaringtree viburnum is usually a multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded outline growing to a height of 10' to 15'. The large, broad leaves are feathery with a rough sandpapery texture. The flowers are a …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant