… a cross between an Oriental lily and a trumpet lily. It grows 3 to 5 feet tall and blooms in late July to early August. The background color of the large flowers is white, with a large blaze of yellow in the center extending well into the center of the petals. 'Conca d'Or' translates to "golden … to the bulb for the next season's blooms. Protect it from rabbits when the leaves emerge in spring. …
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… Lithops are among the world’s most extraordinary plants. In their native conditions, they survive in desolate wastelands by living mostly underground, exposing only the flattened tops of their … flowers resembling umbrellas appear from July through October. This plant grows best in dry soil and bright conditions where it is hardy to zones 10-12. …
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… and into Canada. The flower stalks stand 2 to 3 feet tall, each with 3 to 5 blue flowers in May and June. The flowers have a prominent yellow blotch and a white area with purple veins at the base of the falls. Northern blue flag will grow well in full sun to part shade and in average soil, but it loves the edge of a pond or stream where it can keep its feet wet. It is …
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… 'Baron Girod de l'Ain' is an heirloom rose, first discovered in 1897 as a naturally occuring hybrid of another heirloom, 'Eugene Furst.' The very double, … fine line of white that accents its ruffled appearance. Unlike many heirlooms, it does repeat, in flushes, throughout the growing season. And it tolerates partial shade and poor soil. … against black spot and mildew may be needed. For best bloom, give it full sun and fertilize in spring and again mid-summer. …
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… Bred by Jack E. Christensen (Ontaria, Canada) and introduced in 1982 by Armstrong Nurseries, Inc., Gold Medal® grandiflora rose ( Rosa 'Aroyqueli') is a … an upright, branching habit. Hardy from USDA Zones 6b to 10a, Gold Medal® rose holds up well in warmer climates, although blooms will fade to cream in temperatures above 95 degrees Fahrenheit. …
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… sage, from the island of Honshu, produces broad spikes of purple two-lobed flowers late in the season, in October and November. A long stamen protrudes from the long lilac upper lobe. The lower lobe is deep purple with a white spot in the throat. The attractive foliage is arrow-shaped and coarsely toothed; as a member of the …
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… As a group, hybrid teas are known for producing long, elegantly pointed flower buds and, in the case of 'Tiffany', sweetly scented flowers. Unfortunately, this rose cultivar is … particularly susceptible to powdery and downy mildews, which accentuates the need to plant it in a sunny location away from buildings or other shrubs to provide for air movement, in an effort to dry the leaf surface before the mildews take hold. …
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… At the juncture where the two leaves meet a single two-inch wide-open white flower appears in May. This is followed by a single oval-shaped fruit, not toxic when fully ripe but not … Mayapples spread by rhizomes to form colonies of a uniform height. They are easy to grow in a shady area. In early fall the foliage turns yellow and dies back. …
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… Snowbelle mock orange bears large fragrant double white flowers in May to June. It is a compact deciduous shrub, growing to about 3-4 feet in height and in width but with an open habit and gently arching branches. While this shrub is adaptable to a …
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… Miniature Snowflake mock orange bears large fragrant double white flowers in May to June. It is a compact rounded shrub, growing to about three to four feet in height and about in width with gently arching branches. While this shrub is adaptable to a range of conditions, it …
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