… the tip. The corona is ivory white and has a rim that flares outward. It is hardy in zones 3 to 8. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
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… Narcissus ‘Kedron’ is in Division 7. It stands 12 inches high and blooms in mid- to late spring with 2¾-inch flowers. The flowers are fragrant and usually occur two per stem. The … toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘King Alfred’ is in Division 1. It blooms in early to mid spring with 4 inch flowers. The petals are bright yellow while the corona is a somewhat … toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowering season—from mid-July through October—is the result of the plant being unable to produce viable seed. Strong, winged stems make 'Double Trouble' a great selection for the cutting garden as well as the landscape. All told, they last about two months. In spite of its common name, this species, also known as Helen's flower, is not known to cause sneezing or allergies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are held upright on thick sturdy flower stalks on this nonhardy bulb that is a favorite plant for forcing indoors in winter. Purchase the bulbs and pot them up, if needed, with the bulb … the pots into a brightly lit location, and water well and then again after growth has started to sprout from the top of the bulb. Rotate the pot to ensure the flower stalk does not elongate toward the source of light; stake it, if necessary. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun or partial shade. Scarlet Orbit has been awarded Honorable …
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… These sturdy, stately plants, hybrids of our native rose mallows, are prized for their use as structure in a perennial border. Everything about them is large, from their rich green, three-lobed lobed leaves to their immense flowers that appear mid to late summer. ‘Rosina’ POLYPETITE® Rose-of-Sharon has a neat, compact rounded habit and large, …
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… Jacob's ladder is a biblical name for a heavenly plant. It grows up to 2' in height with attractive foliage, divided, with 19 to 27 leaflets per leaf. Drooping dainty blue flowers hover over the plant in early summer. This …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… contrast beautifully with the dark burgundy foliage of this dwarf form of a small shrub native to eastern and central North American. It originated as a cross including Diablo®, which provided the burgundy foliage and a dwarf form of the species. Full to partial sun and average soils are among the few requirements needed for success with this 4-foot tall deciduous shrub. The early frosts of fall bring out reddish …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… family) that produces spikes of green flowers in late summer. This cultivar was named to honor the home town of We-Du Nursery in South Carolina where this sterile cultivar was created. Plant in shade or woodland gardens for the textural effects of the deeply divided green leaves that resemble jack-in-the-pulpit. One … hardy aroids that hold their foliage all summer long. Rabbits and deer avoid this species due to the presence of toxic chemicals in the sap. These chemicals can also cause dermatitis in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
