… (20 inches tall, 48 inches wide) hosta is a sport of H . montana. Lavender flowers appear in mid-summer. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat …
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… a large (25 inches tall, 40 inches wide) blue-leaved sport of H . 'Paul's Glory.' It blooms in mid-summer with purple flowers that attract hummingbirds. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat …
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… Pale pink flowers slowly fade to white on these fragrant flowers reminiscent of cloves. Hardiness, fragrance, and flower color are all good reasons to make room for a viburnum in your home landscape. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multistemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… This beautiful shrub grows up to 8 feet high with full sun and moderately moist soil conditions. From mid-June through … hybrid rugosa roses bred for their increased hardiness and insect and disease resistance. Bred in Canada, this rose is named for the noted Canadian fur trapper who helped found the Hudson Bay Fur Company. …
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… heterophylla) is commonly grown as a houseplant and is sometimes given as a gift plant during the holidays. This slow-growing tree usually will stay under 6 feet tall when grown indoors and thrives in a cool, well-lit room. The soil should be kept moist but the plant should not be left in standing water. In the winter, keep the plant in a cool room around 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and make sure it receives plenty of bright light with no direct …
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… lady orchid can last for a month or more each; dozens of flowers per stem. Grow indoors in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures and well drained potting media. Move outdoors in summer and fertilize weekly with a dilute foliar feed to build up energy for the flowering cycle in winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with …
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… In early spring, before the leaves appear, this tree is covered with masses of violet-pink … flowers that spring straight from the bare trunks and which provide early season sustenance to hummingbirds and a range of other pollinators. Northern Strain redbud reaches a height of 25 … of its spring and fall beauty and its pleasing growth habit this is a wonderful specimen for a larger garden. It was bred for the harsher conditions of Minnesota hence the cultivar name …
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… This particular monkshood has been a long-time favorite in gardens, and it's a natural for cottage gardens and lightly wooded areas where it's brilliant … if you're putting it in full sun. Aconitums are commonly known as monkshood, because the upper sepal of each flower resembles the hoods of medieval monks. They attract a variety of … and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's roots, which was used to tip hunting arrows. Medicinal (and …
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… Cockscombs ( Celosia argentea var. cristata ) are wonderful, trouble-free plants for the garden with a lot of interest: consider that velvety, coral-shaped bloom! The 'Twisted' cultivar is hot red, and grows 16 to 20 inches tall—perfect for a border or container. While Celosia prefers moist, well-drained soil, it is tolerant of a variety of shade levels and drier soil; it does well in midwestern summers, which start out cool and wet, and end hot and dry. Plant the seeds …
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