… Narcissus ‘Beautiful Eyes’ is in Division 7. It is 12-16 inches tall and blooms in mid spring with 2 inch flowers. The petals open pale yellow … is hardy in zones 4 – 9. 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 own reflection. When he …
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… Did you know that 'Sakura' means 'cherry blossom' in Japanese? This plant is called a Sakura bergenia because the flowers are like those of a cherry tree. The Sakura … or semi-double pink flowers with fuchsia veins and centers in the spring. The bergenia grows to a height of about sixteen inches and a width of eighteen inches and is tolerant of a wide range of conditions including sandy soils, clay, and partial shade. This …
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… ROYAL FROST® birch is a cross between Betula populifolia 'White Spire', which has white bark, and Betula 'Crimson … foliage, and makes a visually stunning combination. It prefers cooler climates and moist soil to thrive. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is …
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… Eupatorium perfoliatum is a member of the Asteraceae (Aster) plant family, native to the central and eastern regions of North America. It features masses of white flowers in September and October. The 2' to 3' plants are frequently swarmed by a number of species of butterflies, who feast upon the …
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… Old rose, salmon-pink flowers have a thin, delicate yellow edge to the petals. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… a small, upright spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown or a large multi-stemmed shrub. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well- drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well in areas with cool summer climates. Amur maple makes an unusual …
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… Beautiful five-to-nine-lobed leaves emerge early. The plant grows 10 feet in height with a spread exceeding its height, and it is highly admired for its wonderful horizontal branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen … a cut-leaf or lace leaf variety of Japanese maple. Its foliage emerges deep purple, maturing to purple red and turning a bright red in the fall. This lovely small tree, native to the Far …
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… Phantom Joe Pye weed is a form of a plant native to the moist meadows and stream margins of eastern north America. Phantom is a small form of Joe Pye weed reaching about 2 to 3 feet in height and about 1-2 feet in width making it an excellent plant for small gardens …
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… Narcissus ‘Cassata’ is in Division 11a. It blooms in early to mid spring with 4 inch flowers which have a mild … ‘collar’ around the center of the flower. The corona segments open greenish yellow but mature to white. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes …
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… Narcissus ‘Goblet’ is in Division 1. It blooms in early to mid spring and stands 18 -24 inches high. It has white … points at the tips and a long, bright yellow corona with a wide, ruffled rim. The corona fades to a lighter lemon yellow as it matures. It is hardy in zones 4 – 9. The bulbs are toxic and will …
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