… with green leaves surrounded by narrow white margins. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta …
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… creamy margins. It grows 2 feet tall by 4 feet wide. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta …
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… 'The Shining' is a large (20 inches tall, 30 inches wide) hosta featuring bright gold foliage and fragrant flowers. It is a sport of H . 'Cathedral Windows' and noted for being a vigorous grower. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called …
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… green foliage. Its fragrant flowers bloom at night. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta …
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… compact shrub typically 5 ft. tall with a spread of 5 ft. The flowerheads are broadly rounded and conical with densely packed showy but sterile flowers and small, fertile but non-showy ones underneath. The flowers emerge white in July, gradually take on a pink flush, and continue blooming into the fall. Strong stems hold the flower clusters upright and prevent …
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… hybrid lily ( Lilium 'Aladdin's Sun') is a cross between a longiflorum (Easter lily type) and Asiatic (garden lily type) displaying large, upfacing, lemon-yellow flowers liberally spotted … burgundy spots. This cultivar has a light fragrance that should not cause problems when cut and brought indoors. Hybrids between these two very different types of lilies typically produce sturdy stems that don't need staking and can reach some height in the garden. Lilies lack protective scales surrounding the bulb, so …
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… reflexed petals which form Turk's caps. The stems stand 2 to 5 feet tall with whorled leaves and a loose inflorescence of 3-inch blooms on top. It is attractive to bees and hummingbirds. Lilium michiganense is a treasured wild flower native to prairie habitats of the midwestern United States. The grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will …
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… The purple buds of Cardinal crabapple open to red flowers. The foliage emerges purplish-red and progresses to dark green with a hint of purple. Deep red fruits persist into the winter. This … a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants almost year round. They are actively hybridized for flower …
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… margins, followed by red fruit in the fall. Its foliage emerges reddish purple in the spring and matures to dark green as the season progresses. This cultivar is reported to have excellent … display in the spring landscape for one to two weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants almost year round. They are actively hybridized for flower …
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… collected in Russia with a view to evaluate their potential to enhance the genetic diversity and disease resistance of crabapple hybrids in the United States. These plants produce white or … a showy display in the spring landscape for 1-2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit and fruit make them attractive plants almost year round. They are actively hybridized for flower …
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