… moist, well-drained soil. Hummingbirds and butterflies love the fragrant flowers that arrive in early summer and last until the fall. It is a specimen, great in large containers and small gardens. Withered branches should be removed in the spring before the new shoots start appearing. …
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… This cultivar was developed at the Horticultural Research Institute located in Boskoop, Netherlands. It has silvery-green foliage with pendulous cones of pink blooms that … to a maximum height of seven feet with full sun and moist, well-drained soil, and is great in a border or as a cutting plant. It should be pruned back periodically to enhance its growth, and the deaden flowers should be removed when in bloom to extend the bloom. …
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… moist, well-drained soil. Hummingbirds and butterflies love the fragrant flowers that arrive in early summer and last until the fall. It is a specimen, great in large containers and small gardens. Withered branches should be removed in the spring before the new shoots start appearing. …
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… of North America. As its name suggests, Baby Joe is a diminutive form reaching only 2 feet in height and 3 feet in width. It bears lavender-rose flowers in late summer and early fall which are loved by pollinators and with its shorter stems the …
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… The Tokyo wood fern is native to the moist woodlands of Japan and Korea where it thrives in the partial shade, rich humus of the forest floor and protection from drying winds. This fern has medium green fronds and grows in a vase form to 3 feet in height and width. The overall size and form of the Tokyo wood fern make this a striking …
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… of coneflower ‘Tomato Soup’ add spice and fragrance to the garden. This perennial grows in clumps 30-inches tall and 24-inches wide and flowers from May to October. Tolerant of drought heat and humidity, ‘Tomato Soup’ prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. During the summer, the plant will attract butterflies. Leave the dead stems with the flowerheads attached in winter and it will attract birds. For a delicious combination, pair with Coneflower ‘Mac ‘n …
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… Intense, reddish-purple finger-like spikes top this annual, which matures at 18 inches in height. Plant 'Intenz' after the danger of frost has passed in sunny, well-drained soil, and water it until the root system becomes established. This … are more petite versions of their cousins, plumed celosia and cockscomb. The species is in the amaranth family and is native to tropical Asia. …
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… is an especially hardy deciduous climber that produces single, dark, 4-inch purple flowers in early to late summer. Jackman was awarded the RHS First Class Certificate and grows in full to partial sun 10 to 12 feet tall. It is a member of clematis pruning group 3 and flowers on the current year’s new growth. It requires yearly hard pruning down to new buds in late winter or early spring. Grow it on a trellis, obelisk, or pergola, or train it on large …
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… to deep red, frequently with darker spots on the petals. Red lady lenten rose grows well in moist soil and tolerates partial shade. In most winters, the evergreen foliage is damaged and can be removed as the flowers start to push … selection for gardens plagued by deer and rabbits, as all parts taste bad (toxic if consumed in very large quantities). …
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… Chicago Star daylily has huge 8- inch brilliant yellow flowers with green throats. It blooms in mid season and is a striking addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Chicago Star was awarded Honorable Mention by the American …
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