… Yellow is an unusual color for a monkshood, and this is the kind of light, fresh yellow that really shines in the shade. Add to that the fact that …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bugbane is native to northern Asia, from Mongolia and Eastern Russia to Japan. Its wands of densely … it a dramatic presence in the shade garden, particularly in late summer when not much else is in bloom there. 'White Pearl' may be slow to establish, but it's worth the wait. There are …
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… This relatively rare native known as Appalachian or American bugbane is found in wooded areas from the Virginias west to Tennessee. If it's really happy, the white spires of bloom can reach 6-feet, though 3 - 5 feet is the norm. While many varieties of bugbane have finely divided, almost ferny foliage, the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… blue flowers on 30-inch-tall plants. Free from insects, diseases, and pests, this cultivar is perfect for the annual border or as a cut flower. Plant 'Blue Horizon' in full sun and … juvenile hormone activity (precocious metamorphosis in insects). It also produces an oil that is toxic to the fungal plant path on Fusarium wilt. While scientists apparently have not studied …
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… ’Regal Shields’ is a new hybrid elephant ear that gets its dramatic coloring from its father, 'Black Velvet', and … gardens worldwide. As understory plants, they’re happiest in part shade, though Regal Shields is more adaptable than most. Whether in garden soil or in a container, they want consistently …
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… <p>You have to look closely at the fronds to see why <em>jArachniodes</em> standishii is commonly known as the upside down fern. The pinnae and pinnule radises, the "ribs" of each … does keep it's delicate feathery green foliage well into winter. </p> <p> The upside down fern is native to mountain forests in Korea, Japan, and southern China which explains its hardiness …
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… The black chokeberry is a North American native shrub that blooms with small white flowers in mid-spring. Wine-red … fall foliage in concert with purplish-black fruits provide an attractive autumn display. It is an excellent choice as a shrub, because it can tolerate a wide range of light (full sun to …
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… Showy milkweed is the western counterpart of common milkweed, found on rocky slopes and waysides. Showy milkweed … during summer, with 3-inch spheres of starry pink flowers. The structure of the tiny flowers is complex, with 5 reflexed pink sepals and 5 forward-pointing petals. Each petal has a hood at …
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… winter. Another part of its name (cordifolia) describes the heart-shaped leaves in Latin. It is commonly known as 'pig squeak' because of the sound it makes when the leaves are rubbed together. Winter Glut bergenia is a hardy flowering groundcover with fleshy leaves that grows to about 12- 18 inches tall and …
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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 … to the ground in late winter (all growth and flowering occurs on new canes). Butterfly bush is often a late starter in the garden, so remember to have patience if yours leafs out more …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
