… addition to the late season landscape. This hardy deciduous shrub should be protected from deer and rabbit browse in winter, particularly if the snow cover is prolonged. Partially …
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… Wolong Chinese roof iris ( Iris tectorum ' Wolong'), a handsome selection made by Jim Waddick from natural populations in Wolong, Sichuan Province, China, in 1989. Plant 'Wolong' in full sun …
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… well in low light and temperatures of 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The name Dracaena is derived from the Greek word “drakaina,” which is a female dragon. When the stem is cut, a resinous red …
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… plant family ( Acanthaceae ) native to India and Nepal, and produces true-blue flowers from late winter until frost. Tall, leggy plants can easily be cut back hard to continue growth …
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… The Ural false spirea is a medium-sized spreading shrub native to northern Asia, from the Ural Mountains to Japan. An unusual summer-flowering shrub, it spreads by suckers and …
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… thin look. During heavy snows, use a broom to brush off excess snow to prevent the branches from bending too far. …
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… butterflies ( Heliconias species). These butterflies have evolved to be able to consume pollen from this species in addition to nectar - a very rare trait among butterflies. Warm, sunny, humid …
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… erect perennial, sometimes grown as a biennial, with pinnate greyish green leaves. It blooms from early summer to early autumn. It has long, thin, daisy-like flowers, and prominent, unusual, …
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… maintain adequate soil moisture. Young plants may need a protective barrier to keep rabbits from nibbling the new stems off in early spring. …
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… is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is hardy in zones 4 - 8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some …
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