… become so congested they start to push up to the surface of the soil. Interplant the corms with companion plants that begin growth late in the season to accommodate the luxuriant spring … vulgaris . All parts of the plant are toxic and should not be ingested. The toxins interfere with normal cell growth. The genus name pays homage to the ancient kingdom of Colchis at the …
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… typical redbud, making it a highly desirable landscape plant. Redbuds are a small-scale tree with big impact. A midwestern native plant growing 15 to 25 feet tall, eastern redbuds often have … habitats, redbud grows as an understory tree in partial shade and soil that is naturally rich with organic matter. In cultivated gardens, redbud feels at home in dappled shade, but it …
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… bred in New Zealand for its colorful foliage. The untoothed ovate leaves emerge creamy yellow with a green edge, becoming green with prominent white veins. The new twigs are a vivid reddish-pink. …
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… to the Garden from Poland by Kris Jarantoski in the year 2000. The flowers are golden yellow with a darker eye. It is a medium-sized shrub with chartreuse foliage and green twigs. …
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… Monster geranium flowers prolifically in late spring and early summer through till early fall with large bright pink flowers with red veins. It can be encouraged to rebloom in late fall by cutting back after this initial …
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… Red Lightning Alumroot has gold-green leaves with contrasting dark red veins. This electric combination is reflected in its cultivar name. It … and attractive to hummingbirds and bees. The colorful foliage will remain attractive in areas with milder winters. …
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… features sturdy, wine-purple stems supporting bronze-tinted foliage and golden-orange flowers with a red center. This cultivar was selected and named by a native plant specialist at North … can be obtained by cutting the plants back to half their height in June. Plant in full sun with plenty of air movement — this variety is prone to powdery mildew and rust when air movement …
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… hellebore grows into a low mound about 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. The foliage is dark green with finger-like clusters which are evergreen throughout the winter except in extremely cold … Grape Galaxy bears clusters of two inch five-petaled purple flowers that are speckled with darker purple and have bright green centers. Hellebores prefer cool moist soils but are very …
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… grows into a low mound about eighteen inches high and 2 feet wide. The foliage is pale green with finger-like clusters of up to ten serrated leaves which are evergreen throughout the winter … cold locations. Apricot Blush bears clusters of two inch five-petaled flowers that are apricot with dark pink veining or edging. Hellebores prefer cool moist soils but are very adaptable …
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… Janet forms a large (2½ feet tall by 2 feet wide) mound of gold, heart-shaped foliage with narrow green margins. Noted for being a vigorous grower, this hosta is similar to Gold … 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
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