… on top of dark green, mounded fern-like foliage. The leaves emerge tinged with red but mature to dark green. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers that … upright stems stand 3 feet high. 'Cattleya' does best in consistently moist areas with shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… As its name suggests, attraction butterfly bush ( Buddleja davidii 'Attraction') is a magnet for nectar-loving insects. Growing 4.5 to 5 feet in height and breadth, this cultivar has incredibly fragrant, bright reddish-purple to magenta-colored blooms borne on long canes with attractive gray-green foliage. Introduced by …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… none are as spectacular as the 'Katharine Hodgkin' iris. The ethereal powder blue of this 4- to 8-inch-tall hybrid of Iris winogradowii and Iris histrioides is beautifully etched with darker blue to sea green markings with a splash of lemon yellow on the "falls"—the three lower petals of the … that may either hang down or flare out. 'Katharine Hodgkin' iris is a wonderful specimen for rock gardens, borders, pathside plantings, and places where deer like to nibble (it's deer …
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… Justicia brandegeeana is known colloquially as shrimp plant due to the resemblance of its flowers to those tiny crustaceans. The showy reddish-pink to chartreuse bracts are actually modified leaves; the true flowers are white and appear for a relatively short period of time. A member of the Acanthaceae family, this species has long …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Feuerzauber’ is an initially upright then vase-shaped, 10’-12’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees … the petals will curl up and then open again when warmer temperatures return. Large oval to round leaves are initially a medium yellowish green, then a medium sage-green before changing …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Orange Encore’ is a spreading, 9’-10’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees … the petals will curl up and then open again when warmer temperatures return. Large oval to round leaves are initially a pale green with maroon tints, then a dark green also with maroon …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 42-inch high foliage. The flowers have distinctly long thin petals, a form that is referred to as spider. This is a stunning addition to any garden. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower … 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. Red Ribbons …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… crimped pie crust edging on the petals. The 5 ½” flowers last 16 hours and blooms early to mid-season. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resisting rabbits. Although each flower lasts only one day, … stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. 'Fooled …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In addition to the large, architectural foliage typical of so many Rodgersias 'Cherry Blush' adds striking color. The leaves start out bronze in spring, then mature to green bordered in bronzed burgundy. Those dark leaves form an effective setting for the airy spikes of pink flowers that appear in late spring. In the shade garden, Rodgersias …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… exploring the rich cultural history behind this everyday tool. Begin with an introduction to the primary plant used in traditional broom-making (sorghum), including the differences in type and use, and why broomcorn became the preferred fiber for broom-making. Then, flex your crafting muscle by combing the seeds off the sorghum hurl to prepare the material. Familiarize yourself with the weaving technique by creating two pine …
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