… the petals. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. Kokopelli is named for the Anasazi fertility god. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This plant is a Narcissus , named for a beautiful young hunter in Greek mythology who fell in love with his reflection. It is a … bulb, and when flowering is over, you can see the strappy green leaves that provide nutrients for next year's flowers. Las Vegas daffodil ( Narcissus 'Las Vegas') is a trumpet-style daffodil …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… continues to mount the spike until the first frost. While its height makes it appropriate for back of the border, you may want to keep it next to a doorway or a patio for its honeysuckle scent. </P> <p>Hardy flowering gingers originated in the Himalayas, but …
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… of plants discovered with the Crassulean Acid Metabolism (CAM) approach to photosynthesis. For those not familiar with the process, water (H2O) plus carbon dioxide (CO2) in the presence of … a chloroplast (containing enzymes) produces sugars (multiples of CH2O) used to supply energy for plant cells. In CAM plants, some of the chemical processes are delayed until the sun goes …
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… The GREEN PILLAR® pin oak is notable for its tall narrow habit, as its name implies. Like other pin oaks, it will tolerate swampy soil … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
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… The purple English oak is notable for its deep purple foliage upon emergence in the spring. The stunning leaves become more green … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The post oak gets its common name because its wood was often used for fence posts. It is a drought resistant member of the white oak group and produces acorns … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
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… 'Rotlaub' means red leaf in German. Now the podophylla group of Rodgersias is noted for its colorful emerging foliage, but even in that group 'Rotlaub' stands out. New leaves hold their red color for a longer time, and even in full summer mix the green of mature leaves with red. The white …
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… THE ENDEAVOR PBR has unusually large flowers for a shrub rose...4 to 5 inches across. The coloring itself is equally special...a warm pink on … against fungal problems may be a good idea if you can't give it full sun or it's too crowded for good air circulation. Remember that roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders so …
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… The rich, golden yellow flowers of GOLDEN CELEBRATION™ are large for what's technically a shrub rose (3 inches across), very double, and very fragrant. It's also … against fungal problems may be a good idea if you can't give it full sun or it's too crowded for good air circulation. Roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders so fertilize in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
