… 'Orange'), a member of the lily family, is derived from a native to desert grasslands in South Africa. The name Bulbine comes from the Latin word "bulbus", meaning onion or bulb. This … the foliage. The plant produces 10 to 12 stalks per individual plant, which bloom continually in mid-spring and again in the fall. In its native habitat it is known as the burn jelly plant, because the fresh leaves …
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… leaves have yellow stripes giving this cultivar its name. The purplish-yellow flowers appear in early summer and provide visual interest year round. Although it prefers moderate soils and full sun, it will tolerate light shade and even damp clay soils, but it struggles in hot humid summer climates. The flower spikes are usually retained for winter interest and the entire plant is cut back or divided in late winter to promote new growth. This plant is sterile, so self-seeding is not a problem, …
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… has untoothed, opposite, ovate leaves with a pleasant, spicy aroma. The flowers, blooming in May and June, have numerous overlapping strap-like petals and a fruity scent. The flowers are … with a rough texture. Shrubs can get quite large, up to 8 feet, and suckering may occur. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Native to the southern states, it blooms on new growth, so do not prune …
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… at the nodes all along its wand-like stems, the flowers are actually entire inflorescences in which each individual flower is reduced to a single stamen or pistil. They are aggregated in a small cup-like structure that has five glands on the rim, each of which has a conspicuous … insects, and the plant’s milky sap deters deer browsing. A native of the state of Oaxaca in Mexico, the white plume euphorbia can reach up to 6.5 feet in height and width. When handling …
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… We know spring has arrived in northern climes when we see the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… We know spring has arrived in northern climes when we see the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of …
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… long filaments. The new growth of 'Copper' is coppery-red, fading to olive green, especially in shaded parts of the plant. This was one of the earliest shrub honeysuckles cultivated for the foliage color. They tolerate a wide range of moisture and light conditions and will grow in clay or other poor soils. Plants can spread by suckers and may form colonies. Fall color is reddish-purple. Plants in the genus Diervilla are small native American shrubs that are not the same as the weedy …
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… features 3-inch-wide "combs" or crested flowers on annual plants 18 inches tall. Delights in the garden or cut and dried for winter arrangements, celosias are one of the mainstays of annual flower displays around the world. The combs are a result of the breakdown in the ring of vascular (water- and nutrient-carrying) cells when they are produced at the … (which are only problematic if the relative humidity is consistently below 30 percent, as in the desert Southwest). Wild celosias are native to the tropics and are noted for having a …
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… 'Mariken' is a dwarf Ginkgo form. Its leaf size is in proportion to its size, making it appropriate for a bonsai or container. It is a male clone, … a maidenhair fern frond. It is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees and works well in the city. Insignificant green flowers appear in the spring. Ginkgo has wonderful yellow fall color. It produces stout spurs along the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… about 8 feet tall to 10 feet wide. This tree makes an interesting accent or unusual feature in a garden. The Ginkgo is an ancient deciduous conifer and evidence has been found which shows … a maidenhair fern frond. It is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees and works well in the city. Insignificant green flowers appear in the spring. Ginkgo has wonderful yellow fall color. It produces stout spurs along the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
