… Natchez mock orange is medium sized shrub that is noted for its profuse, fragrant white flowers which appear in May and June, and which are borne on long arching stems. Natchez grows to about eight feet in height and width and has a rounded, open form which can create an attractive screen or hedge. Like most mock oranges, Innocence is very adaptable to a range of planting conditions, requiring only that the soil be well-drained. However it …
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… Lewis' mock orange is named for the scientist and explorer Meriwether Lewis who first collected specimens. It is also known as Indian arrowwood for its utility to the tribes of the western parts of North America where the plant originates. Lewis' mockorange is the native flower of Idaho. It grows in a rounded form to about ten feet in height and width with medium green leaves. In late spring it bears masses of …
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… Purple Flame® is one of a series of cultivars developed by Bartels Breeding in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. It … that bloom late into the season. The queen of phlox, this species is a tall perennial native to lightly shaded woodlands of eastern and central North America. Showy midsummer flowers grow in large, conical panicles, with hundreds of five-petaled blooms atop each 2- to 3-foot stem, from July to September. In hot, humid weather, mildew may develop on the leaves. …
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… Amur adonis ( Adonis amurensis ) and its ties to the namesake god are a good match. This plant is as handsome as any perennial, and once seen in bloom, its perfection is almost impossible to resist. Amur adonis is as ephemeral as the god Adonis, and soon after blooming, the plant …
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… Harla aloe, or Aloe harlana is named after its location, Harla, Ethiopia. It is a stemless aloe that is usually found as solitary rosette or in groups formed by offshoots. … markings and dark marginal teeth. The inflorescence appears in the summer and fall and is up to three feet tall with as many nine branches. The flowers are clustered toward the top of each …
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… spurs that emit a sweet, coconut-like perfume. Each inflorescence can produce from three to 15 fragrant flowers, providing continuous bloom for up to two months. They are relatively easy to grow, given medium light and temperatures to 60 … native of Japan, Neofinetia falcata was the favorite orchid of the ruling shogun. The orchid is named after Achille Finet (1862-1913), a French botanist who studied the orchids of Japan and …
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… about using water-absorbing crystals in container plantings. What are they? A. This product is actually a polymer in a crystal-like form. It is added to the soil in containers, near the plant’s roots, where it absorbs water like a sponge. As the soil begins to dry out, the polymer gradually releases this water to the root zones so the plants receive …
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… This clump-forming ornamental grass needs partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 3 feet and a width of 2 feet. From July to September it produces seed heads in tones of gold, silver, purple, and green, which are attractive to birds. However, if it is in too much shade, it will not bloom. It is effective when planted in groups or as a specimen …
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… ‘Klm NN’ is a medium-sized, bushy-looking shrub with a spreading habit. It grows to a height of about 5 feet over time. Early green leaves change to a golden yellow in the fall. The flowers, which consist of four petals growing in tight …
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… Native to the Asian tropics, creeping fig is a large family of plants that includes trees, shrubs, and clinging vines. Ficus pumilla is one … vines, which, once established, grows vigorously, producing evergreen leaves and oblong yellow to red figs. Native to zones 9-11, it can be grown outdoors as a ground cover or a vine or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
