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  • … Forum on Ethics and Sustainability Tuesday, October 16, 2012 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Click here for more information …
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  • … The pineapple guava is native to the highland areas of South America as it needs the combination of cooler temperatures and intense sunshine to produce its sweet fruit. The unusual flowers have edible pink and white petals with a dense … and is widely planted in South America as a domestic garden fruit tree. The fruits are used for making drinks, jellies and alcoholic beverages. …
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  • … Missouri ironweed is a perennial plant that is native to the north-eastern parts of the US where it grows in locations that are consistently moist and light. It bears bright purple one-inch flowers in late summer to mid-fall providing a pop of color in the late season and has long lance-shaped leaves. In … or about six feet and width of about five feet in sunny conditions and received a good rating for growing locally. …
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  • … New York ironweed is a perennial plant that is native to the north-eastern parts of the US where it grows in locations that are consistently moist and bright. It bears deep purple one-inch flowers in late summer to mid-fall providing a pop of color in the late season and has long lance-shaped leaves. In … or about seven feet and width of about six feet in sunny conditions and received a good rating for growing locally. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … is a native shrub of China. Its non fragrant white flowers followed by red fruit turning to black are typical of the genus. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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  • … The brilliant red-orange flowers 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 … Leave the dead stems with the flowerheads attached in winter and it will attract birds. For a delicious combination, pair with Coneflower ‘Mac ‘n Cheese.’ …
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  • … This amazing cultivar can reach up to 15 feet in height and produce flowers up to 10 inches in diameter starting in mid-summer and continuing for six weeks into fall. Good retention of lower leaves and stout, sturdy stalks supported by a …
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  • … helianthoides ) is a native of the tallgrass prairie, and it makes a wonderful addition to a sunny perennial garden. It is fairly large and upright when grown in full sun, growing 4 feet wide and up to 6 feet tall. It tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers drier, well-drained beds. False … in diameter, appearing in late summer and early fall. As with all sunflowers, it is a magnet for butterflies, honeybees, and hummingbirds. …
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  • … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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  • … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant