… This Filipino native hails from the high mountainous regions of several Philippine islands; growing … high humidity and a distinct dormancy are all characteristics associated with successful care for this species. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Native to Japan, Chaenomeles japonica ‘Maulei' is an oval or rounded shrub producing orange or salmon-colored flowers in late winter and early … conditions and is clay-tolerant. The plant is ideal as a specimen or as a hedge is suitable for espalier treatment. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The chestnut-leaved oak is so named because its leaves resemble the shape of leaves from the chestnut tree. This oak is native to the Caucasus mountains of Iran. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… Narcissus ‘W.P. Milner’ is in Division 1. This is a dwarf cultivar that blooms in early to mid spring. It has 2 ¼ inch flowers which face … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Small bronzy 'dancing ladies' flowers shade to yellow in their multitudes on this cultivar that is easy to cultivate. Bright light, high humidity, well drained soil and dilute fertilization weekly after flowering will provide continuing winter bloom for years. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique …
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… The dwarf balsam fir is an evergreen conifer with dense dark green needles. Used as a specimen plant for rock gardens, it displays bright lime-green new growth each spring. The slow growth rate makes it an ideal low-maintenance plant. It grows in full sun to partial …
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… This plant is called an Orchid Lights azalea because the pink flowers are an orchid pink. This plant was one of a group that were developed to survive … in alkaline soils. Prune immediately after flowering and mulch the root zone in the fall for winter protection. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… King Tut papryus is a type of sedge that is native to Africa where it grows along stream edges and in boggy areas. … King Tut grows to about four or five feet in height and width and is cultivated primarily for the fluffy umbrella like bracts that top the otherwise bare stems. The entire plant is a pleasing …
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… SUNBURST® Thornless Honeylocust is an attractive shade tree that is often planted as a shade tree in grassy areas as the fine foliage allows enough sunlight to pass through for grass to grow underneath. This tree has delicate foliage that appears yellowish-green and matures to a darker green, …
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… Enormous, dark-green leaves with purple undersides and purple stems make this plant a beautiful textural addition to the perennial garden, even when it is not blooming. However, in late summer, tall, sturdy stems arise from the foliage with huge … Desdemona makes a bold accent, is an excellent pond-side plant, and is a bold, textural plant for shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
