… Tsukomo false cypress is a miniature, globular evergreen shrub with light green needles of a very fine texture, growing … rock gardens and miniature landscapes. In its native habitat in Japan, Sawara false cypress is a large evergreen tree, growing to between 50 and 70 feet in height. The many cultivated …
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… flowers, blooming in May and June, have numerous overlapping petals and a fruity scent. This is one of a series of recent hybrids between our native Calycanthus floridus and Calycanthus … of petals. The flowers are much larger and showier than the species. It has larger leaves but is less fragrant. It was named after Richard Hartlage, who did the breeding. …
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… Nettle-leaved bellflower is so named because of the bristly surface of its leaves. It is a perennial with green leaves and red stems. It does well in partial shade, where it will grow …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… on to the rich yellow blooms of the Picasso canna. In any case, the vivid color combination is certainly an attention-getter, even though this canna is considered a dwarf. Like all cannas, once it starts blooming, it doesn’t stop until frost if …
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… Little Joe Pye weed is a cultivar of a native plant of the eastern parts of North America. As its name suggests, Baby … butterflies. This plant requires consistent soil moisture and will tolerate part shade. It is an excellent plant for a border and will naturalize freely and may need to be monitored. …
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… Fritillaria raddeana is a close relative of crown imperial ( Fritillaria imperialis ), but features flowers in a range … plants are adapted to begin growth early in spring — when moisture from winter rains or snow is still available — and complete their life cycle before the heat of summer parches the …
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… Geum ‘Coppertone Punch’ is a member of the Cocktail™ series bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. It … foliage forms a clump 10 to 12 inches high. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to deer and hardy in zones 4- 8. …
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… in average soils and can tolerate drier conditions. The flowers of globe amaranth, which is native to tropical America, have papery, dry bracts that form the showy part of the plant. The … cut and dried flowers. Songbirds love the seeds produced at the end of the season. This plant is disease and insect free. …
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… The 4 inch, dramatically re-curved blossoms have heavily ruffled petals. 'Elegant Explosion' is nocturnal, opening in late afternoon and closing the next morning. Although each flower lasts … buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… measure 4 inches in diameter and remain open at least 16 hours before closing. Grape Magic is a stunning addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
