… Bright yellow, formal decorative blooms to 9 inches in size are produced on strong lateral stems on this cultivar that will max out at 4 feet in … sunny location and in moderately rich, moisture-retentive soil; provide a stake for support if the site is prone to strong winds. …
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… Polly Spout green dragon ( Pinellia tripartita 'Polly Spout') is a hardy member of the Aroid (philodendron) family, which produces spikes of green flowers in late summer. This cultivar is named for the hometown of We-Du Nursery in South Carolina, where this sterile cultivar was created. …
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… Sun sedge, known as the long-stolen sedge, is native to the United States, occurring in prairies and grasslands. This sedge produces a loose clump of stiff, green, narrow leaves on …
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… This bushy perennial with attractive gray-green foliage and spreading growth habit can reach up to 2 feet high with a spread equal to its height. It is perfect for edging, although it can be unruly. Six Hills Giant is a recommended cultivar. The lavender flowers, which arise from the leaf axils, bloom in the early summer. …
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… Savoring Serenity in a Cup On an overcast, chilly day, there’s nothing quite like spending a few minutes to take a breath while sipping a cup of warm herbal tea. Picture this: The aroma of orange and banana mints mingle in your favorite cup. You add a spoonful of honey or …
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… Large, pure-orange flowers with petals the appearance of crepe paper are produced above the broad green foliage with an extended period of flowering. This annual can be allowed to reseed in the garden or seeds can be collected and sown in late winter for transplanting after the last …
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… Tobiosho Japanese Maple tree is known for its full canopy of bright red leaves in fall. The foliage starts out green in spring and through the summer, and has brilliant color … foot per year until it reaches 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It does well in a partial sun to sunny spot. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming perennial produces showy blue flowers that attract butterflies in May and June. It reaches a height of 2 feet under full sun and in dry-to-medium moisture conditions. This native of the mountains of southern Europe makes an ideal component for a mixed border. Mountain bluet is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Red Reward daylily has lovely deep scarlet flowers with green throats in mid summer. The 4½ inch blooms are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
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