… foliage. The soft fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The stems stand 14 to 16 inches tall. 'Visions' is somewhat drought tolerant, but prefers wet or consistently moist soils. It does well in shade to partial shade and will add a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is … hummingbirds. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seedheads are often left in place for winter interest. This is an excellent cut flower. …
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… Astilbe rivularis var. myriantha has very large white to near white plumes in mid to late summer. It is also known as Waterside Astilbe. This is a very tall variety, with … are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom mid to late summer. It does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is … hummingbirds. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… to 28 inches. The lacy white panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers that bloom in early summer. 'Brautschleier' does well in partial shade to shade, where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is … cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. 'Brautschleier' has received the Award of Garden Merit from the …
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… foliage. The fluffy upright panicles are comprised of tiny, densely packed flowers which bloom in mid summer. The stems stand 12 to 18 inches high. 'Fanal' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is … cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. Fanal has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal …
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… Lavender-blue flowers with a small orange eye are produced in profusion throughout the summer on Lo & Behold® Blue Chip butterfly bush ( Buddleja davidii 'Blue Chip'), a half-hardy shrub. (Its top is frequently killed to the ground in Chicago-area gardens.) Butterflies, hummingbirds, and honey bees are all attracted to the … for warmer climates where more fertile cultivars sometimes reseed into natural areas. Plant in full sun and water it well the first year to get the root system well established. Thereafter, …
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… leaves are produced once the heat of summer arrives and change to yellow, orange, and red in fall. In summer, creamy flowers change from greenish-brown seed pods to bright red, mature fruit. … a citrus scent, and the sap has been used for centuries as an aromatic resin. It grows well in containers indoors, where the unique trunks can be observed up close. …
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… This cute little sea urchin is a cactus native to Catamarca province in northern Argentina. It starts as a flattened globe and grows into a6-inch blue-green cylinder … many-petaled yellow flowers will emerge on long stalks. The flower stalks and buds are covered in dense hairs and the outer petals are tipped with spines. This plant does not like to be touched! In its native habitat, this species is accustomed to long, hot, dry periods with occasional …
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… is native to China. It was discovered by a Basque priest named Armand David which is reflected in its species name, davidii , and its common name, PŠre David's Maple. The tree can grow to 50 … is pale olive green or white stripes on darker olive bark. Its foliage is "un-maple" like in that it isn't lobed. Fall color may be bright red, orange or yellow. It is hardy to Zone 5. This subspecies has slightly different coloration in the bark (greenish-brown with white stripes). New shoots are pinkish-green and the petioles …
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… It is a cross between two popular red maple cultivars, 'October Glory' and 'Autumn Flame'. In early spring before the leaves emerge, tiny red flowers cover the canopy of the tree, a wonderful sight against a blue sky. The samaras, or winged seeds, turn bright red in early summer and then fade to brown and fall to the ground. Foliage color starts with a blue-green, turning to a bright red, then a deep purple in fall. Red maples are beautiful, but they do not tolerate dry clay soils, where the leaves may …
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… cultivar is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is a beautiful golden-orange-red. One of the best known trees of … produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Sugar maples should be planted in well-drained soils. They are not tolerant of salt spray. …
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