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  • … goes down, suggesting that it also may be pollinated by moths. This feature is an added bonus for those who sit in the garden in the evening, where they can enjoy the Panama rose's sweet …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … 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
  • … may be necessary. As with most ornamental grasses the seed heads are generally maintained for winter interest and are cut back in late winter or early spring. Fountain grass tolerates …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … in the fall. It is resistant to deer. Because of its clumping growth habit it is suitable for cottage gardens and perennial borders. It will self-seed however so care should be take when …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … in the North during the summer, it's best grown in containers up here so it can come indoors for the winter. In warmer southern climates, it can go in the ground, but it'll benefit from some …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … sunny dry conditions as the plant stores water in its fleshy leaves and stems, and it suitable for sites that may be difficult to maintain or access. it also performs well in sunny borders and …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … alternating with summer time heat and droughts – an environment similar to that of Chicago. For more than 400 years this species has held an almost cult-like status with the gardeners of …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … out of nowhere, breathing new life into borders edging toward boredom. Lilies are known for such heroic abilities, as are repeat-blooming roses and late-season clematis. But for sheer drama, nothing steals the show like a dahlia. In its home in Mexico, the dahlia’s … tip. Allow several feet between these rangy, branching plants. As they grow, monitor carefully for slugs eager to sample tender new leaves. Stake the plants before they reach 12 inches and …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … environment, filled with specialty plants that flourish in these three different climes. For more than 40 years, the Greenhouses have displayed beautiful and fragrant flowering plants, … irreplaceable role plants play. All life does depend on plants. They are, indeed, responsible for the air we breathe, the clothes we wear, the shelter we require, and the purity of our water. … again, down at night), and the moisture in the air is now at 90 percent—a perfect combination for these water- and warmth-loving plants from Asia, Australia, and the Caribbean. The shapes and …
    Type: Walks
  • … like cactus, and as such, should never be overwatered. Small but mighty, they'll bloom for a long time, especially if the plant boasted lots of buds, not flowers, when it was … sparse watering, and no fertilizer while in bloom. Because it's a succulent, it has no need for extra humidity. When all the flowers have dried, cut off the flower stalks and move the plant … orchid nurseries. Bright light, with little direct sun, in a normally heated room is fine for moth orchids. As with all indoor plants, avoid putting it on a radiator or air conditioner, …
    Type: Plant Info