… Crown-of-thorns is a slow-growing tropical shrub with a rambling growth habit. Plants can grow to 3 feet by 3 … colorful bracts. 'Pet Mong Koi' is a cultivar from Thailand, with bright pink flowers. Its 5- to 6-sided fleshy, thorny stems are adorned with long leaves with purple undersides. At the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 need plenty of time—usually about six weeks after flowering—to turn sunlight into the energy that each bulb will store until it is needed to power next spring's show. Crocus naturalizes easily, especially in well-drained soil that is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Rosa blanda, also known as the Meadow Rose, is native here, and throughout the prairies and meadows of the upper midwest. It blooms in … the decorative red hips (seed pods) provide winter food for birds. It won't surprise you to learn that like most natives, this is a vigorous, undemanding grower. In fact, it's hardy to Zone 3, - 35 degrees. And it's almost thornless...just some small prickles toward the base of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Lamb's ears or wooly betony ( Stachys byzantia ) is a favorite of gardeners everywhere. The plant's thick, silvery, soft, wooly leaves combined … Stachys species typically spread by runners, forming a rapidly spreading mat approximately 4 to 6 inches off the ground. Good drainage in summer and winter is essential for the health and … "woundwort." Early documented use notes the antiseptic qualities of the leaves and their use to bandage wounds. Stachys byzantina extract has shown antimicrobial activity against …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Thomas English Walled Garden’s six distinct rooms, all of which demonstrate unique styles, is a walk through the history of English gardening. It is also an ideal opportunity for visitors to fill their own gardening dreams with beautifully inspired ideas. A Series of Garden Rooms … architect John Brookes provided the original design for this garden in 1971, and he continues to visit regularly, checking on the progress of the signature plant specimens that mark each …
Type: Walks
… This perennial grows to a height of 3 feet in full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions to reach a maximum height of 30 inches. It is a ground cover. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This deciduous conifer rises to more than 40 feet in height with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This oval specimen tree rises to only about 4 feet in height with full sun and moist soil conditions. It is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming evergreen perennial grows to a height of 20 inches with partial to full shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
