… The Eastern red cedar is a wide-ranging species native to open fields in eastern and central North America. It is a tough evergreen with fronds of scaly evergreen leaves that have a cedary fragrance when … sizes--creeping, horizontal, spreading, or pyramidal. A potential problem with this species is cedar-apple rust, which may occur if apple trees are nearby. Strange growths called "telia" …
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… protruding from the flowers. The yellow flowers turn reddish-orange as they age. The fruit is a dry capsule with long filaments. The new growth of 'Copper' is coppery-red, fading to olive green, especially in shaded parts of the plant. This was one of … in clay or other poor soils. Plants can spread by suckers and may form colonies. Fall color is reddish-purple. Plants in the genus Diervilla are small native American shrubs that are not …
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… stems make this plant a beautiful textural addition to the perennial garden, even when it is not blooming. The leaves of ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’ are a glossy dark green, infused with … prefer dappled shade and even moisture. The leaves will wilt on hot days, even if the soil is moist. As with hostas, slugs may become a problem. With its dramatic flower spikes, bigleaf goldenray makes a bold accent, and it is an excellent pondside plant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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… has pale yellow flowers lightly spotted with tiny flecks of purple. The coloring is darker in the center of the petals, and lighter at the edges. The stems stand 4 to 5 feet tall with 5 to 10 blooms on each stem in July and August. Lilium kessselringianum is native to the Caucasus mountains where it is a rare and endangered species. The plants are now cultivated from seed. The unsurpassed grace …
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… In May, pink colored flower buds open up to pure white flowers, and if a different variety is nearby, the golden yellow fruit with a pinkish blush will appear from late August to early … (within range of honey bee flight) in order to produce a crop of edible apples. Pristine is resistant to most apple disease but not cedar apple rust. Apple trees should be planted where … in moderately rich well drained soils and watered during periods of drought. This cultivar is prone to biennial bearing (meaning a large crop every other year) - consult with your local …
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… Cambridge Red beebalm ( Monarda 'Cambridge Red') is a large perennial growing up to 4 feet tall. It's topped with clusters of red tubular flowers in mid to late summer and is one of the oldest cultivars resulting from crosses between the Eastern United States Monarda … dates to the early 1900s. The leaves are highly aromatic and have been used to make tea. It is much favored by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The plants require full sun and good air …
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… SUGAR BUZZ™ Grape Gumball Beebalm Grape Gumball beebalm is developed from a native beebalm and grows to about 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. As befits its … rub your finger across the leaf, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its fragrance, as beebalm is used to scent Earl Grey tea. Bright pompoms of flowers bloom in midsummer. Removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and …
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… SUGAR BUZZ™ Lilac Lollipop Beebalm Lilac Lollipop beebalm is developed from a native beebalm and grows to about 20 inches feet and 2 feet wide. As befits … rub your finger across the leaf, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its fragrance, as beebalm is used to scent Earl Grey tea. Bright pompoms of flowers bloom in midsummer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and …
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… The yellow-green foliage mottled in dark green is attractive year round. In spring, and again in fall, spikes of exotic lady-slipper shaped … typically need a slight rest period when the moistening of the well drained potting media is diminished slightly, air humidity and temperatures drop slightly. The appearance of new growth … of the media accompanied by a rise in humidity and temperature. Bright, indirect light is preferred. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… strong, thick stems covered with large palmate toothed leaves with five lobes. Each leaflet is about five inches long by two inches wide. In fall, the leaves turn a beautiful crimson. The … for poison ivy, but remember –poison ivy has leaves of three. Its best use in the garden is to cover a semi-shady slope or a sturdy fence. It can climb walls, hanging on with its tendrils, but the more delicate Boston ivy would be a better choice. It is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
