… Narcissus ‘Little Beauty’ is a dwarf narcissus that blooms very early in the spring. The petals are white and the corona is cylindrical and bright yellow but fades toward the base. The bulbs are toxic and will not be … 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 own reflection. When he …
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… Narcissus ‘Meeting’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid season with 4 inch double flowers. The petals are a light greenish yellow and the corona is bright yellow. The bulbs are 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 own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Skookum’ is in Division 3. It blooms in late spring with 3 1/2 inch flowers which have a roundish appearance. The petals are pale yellow while the corona is primrose yellow. The bulbs are 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 own reflection. When he …
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… Solanum quitoense is commonly known in Ecuador and Panama as naranjilla, growing throughout northwestern South America. This subtropical perennial has a fresh citrusy taste and is often squeezed to make a drink called lulada. This plant's appearance can vary but generally it has heartshaped …
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… Scots pine is extremely cold hardy (Zone 2). It has a broad conical shape with a mature size of 50’ with an … in bundles of two and have a 360° twist. The blue-green needles vary greatly in length (1½ to 4" long). It can be recognized by the by the rich burnt orange bark on the trunk and limbs. It needs full sun and is tolerant of a range of soil types as long as they are well-drained. It is also very wind …
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… PEACH PERFECTION® Abelia is a new shrub with tricolor leaves that change from orange to yellow and then green as the season progresses. With white flowers and red stems, this is a beautiful plant. It requires a sunny spot in the garden and blooms from spring into fall. …
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… and black stems complete the ornamental characteristics of this cultivar. Fragrance in dahlias is very rare and the chocolate scent is carried in only one species that was only recently moved to the genus Dahlia from Cosmos . …
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… Album White Catawba Rhododendron is considered an ironclad vigorous grower with medium-sized leaves. In late season, pale lilac buds open to conical trusses of bell-shaped white flowers 2½ inches high with green clashes in the throat. This rhododendron tolerates sun and wind, and is beautiful in a border or as a specimen near the house. …
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… Oncidium Twinkle 'Red' is a miniature orchid packed with flower power. The blooms grow on a much-branched stem, often with 50 or more flowers in bloom at the same time. Each flower is a blend of cherry red, light pink, and creamy white. If you wish to recreate this, try hybridizing Oncidium cheirophorum with Oncidium ornithorhynchum . …
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… Tahiti daffodil ( Narcissus 'Tahiti') is popular for its large 4-1/2-inch wide, showy, double flowers with soft, yellow perianth … surrounding a cluster of orange-red corona segments. The traditional profile of cup and petals is reduced to a softer profile, making it a popular cut flower. Strong stems keep the flowers upright even …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
