… Bear's foot or stinking hellebore is native to central and eastern Europe. Hellebores are prized for their flowers which appear in … Wester Flisk hellebore grows into a low mound about 2 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. The foliage is dark green with finger-like clusters of up to ten serrated leaves which are evergreen … in dark red. Hellebores prefer cool moist soils but are very adaptable requiring only that the site be well-drained. Typically they are planted in woodland settings under deciduous trees where …
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… Amur deutzia is a deciduous shrub that can reach a height of 6 feet with a similar spread. It blooms in the spring with clusters of tiny, white 5-petaled flowers. It is not fussy about soil type or conditions as long as it is well drained, and it may be planted in full sun or partial shade. The genus Deutzia consists …
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… its distinctive horizontal branching habit appears to belong in a Japanese garden, though it is a native species. Its scientific name Cornus alternifolia indicates that its leaves alternate … are borne in late May and early June and are followed by bluish-black fruit in July that is much beloved by birds. Fall foliage is reddish purple. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the …
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… This bush is called an ARCTIC FIRE™ dogwood because it has red stems that are attractive against a background of snow in winter time. ARCTIC FIRE™ dogwood is a dwarf cultivar of the native redosier dogwood that is grown for its showy red winter stems. It lacks the stoloniferous (spreading) habit of the …
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… The seeds disperse in fall and sound like a rattle when hit by the wind. The eye of the bulb is surrounded by an octopus-like array of roots and should be planted just below the soil … placement of a couple of stones around the base (to bear the weight of the gardener's shoe) is a good idea. This stunning specimen plant is a native of central Asia where snow melt provides moisture early in the year. It bursts into …
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… the color may fade to white. This large (22 inches tall by 36 inches wide), vigorous hosta is considered a classic and is widely used. Pink-lavender flowers appear in July and August and are attractive to … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… Lilium ‘Karen North’ is a brilliant coral-orange color. The petals are deeply recurved and are spotted with … tall. The flowers have a delightful fragrance and are attractive to hummingbirds. Karen North is an Asiatic hybrid. Asiatic hybrids are the easiest lilies to grow, are quite winter hardy and … a higher bud count on a straight stem. Typically they are not fragrant, although Karen North is an exception. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the …
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… 1 to 5 blooms and narrow leaves arranged in whorls. Lilium philadelphicum, or wood lily as it is sometimes known, is naturally occurring in mountainous meadowlands. The bulbs were gathered by Native Americans for food. Unfortunately, this lily has been disappearing from areas where it is over grazed, picked by visitors, or destroyed by urban development. The grace and beauty of …
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… Nymphaea odorata , the fragrant or American white waterlily, is native throughout North America where it's found in shallow ponds. The typical species has … flowers and perfectly circular leaves with a notch. There are also pink and red varieties. It is the basis for many hybrids. The northern variant was formerly classed as Nymphaea tuberosa . … the end of a long lax stem floating just above the water surface. In the center of each flower is a cluster of showy stamens. Waterlilies have been cultivated since at least 2000 B.C. and are …
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… 1-2 weeks before those of the herbaceous peonies. Introduced in 1888, ‘Mons. Jules Elie,’ is an extremely popular herbaceous peony with a bomb style bloom. Rose guard petals surround a … pink petals producing a very large and fragrant flower suitable for cutting. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid and late – ‘Mons. Jules Elie’ is a mid-late season bloomer. It grows to 30” tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the …
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