… Dichelostemna congestum , commonly known as the Forktooth Ookow, is a native of the west coast of the USA. This plant produces a dense cluster of bluish-purple to pink flowers at the tip of long stems that wave in the breeze. Growing in open moist meadows from sea level up to 3,000-foot elevations, this plant needs to be grown in …
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… Gracefully arching stems with large alternate leaves produce pendant greenish-white flowers in spring followed by dark blue berries in fall. A native that is at home in gardens and natural areas. Plant in partial to fully shaded areas in moist, …
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… Why is iris tectorum called "roof iris"? This Chinese native was was first observed in the late 1800's in Japan, where a Russian scientist found it growing in the thatched roofs of farmers. The …
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… Growing to 2' in height, this plant has bright glossy green, finely divided leaves. Use painted daisy in a sunny perennial garden. Note: This plant was previously known as Chrysanthemum coccineum. … in diameter appear in shades ranging from white to red in the early summer. The painted daisy is so named because its flowers are multicolored and look as if an artist has completed a …
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… Masses of small yellow flowers create a billowy accent in the garden that augments the beautiful maiden-hair fern shaped leaves that are the main attraction. Plant in full sun or at the edge of shaded areas in moisture retentive soils. The flowering stems can … the height to fit the landscape design. An elegant alternative to maiden hair ferns that is much easier to maintain in the landscape. …
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… One of the largest meadow rues, it can grow to 4' or 5' in height. Its compound, grayish-green leaves provide soft, delicate texture in the garden. Use this tall plant in the back of the perennial border. Lavender flowers, which … their appearance in late June and early July. Native to Japan, the lavender mist meadow rue is rapidly gaining popularity in America's gardens. Soft texture and purple blooms …
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… Pearl acacia, native to Australia, is a rounded evergreen tree that grows to a maximum height of 9 feet. It grows under full sun with dry moisture conditions. In early spring it produces yellow flowers. …
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… This perennial grows to a height of 9 inches in full sun and dry to moderate soil conditions. It has pink and white blooms from March through June and is an attractive ground cover. …
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… conditions to reach a height of 4 feet. It has pink and white blooms from May to December. It is a specimen in a border. …
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… As they mature, trees take on an unusual gnarled form. Foliage is deep green and pubescent underneath, turning yellow in fall. Fruits are very fragrant and are commonly used to make jelly. …
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