… deeply recurved petals bend backward. The stem has whorled leaves and can reach a height of 4 to 6 feet. This is a Martagon lily that grows well in woodlands and is most adapted to shade. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily make it a lovely addition to the garden. …
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… none are as spectacular as the 'Katharine Hodgkin' iris. The ethereal powder blue of this 4- to 8-inch-tall hybrid of Iris winogradowii and Iris histrioides is beautifully etched with darker blue to sea green markings with a splash of lemon yellow on the "falls"—the three lower petals of the …
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… The foliage of May emerges gold and fades to chartreuse as the season progresses. This medium sized hosta is a sport of H . 'June.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks …
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… Business features a narrow bright white center surrounded by deep green margins. This medium to large sized hosta is a sport of H . 'Striptease.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks …
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… Prairifire crabapple has crimson buds that open to red-purple flowers. The foliage emerges maroon and matures to dark green. This cultivar is noted for abundant blooms and excellent disease resistance; it is planted extensively at the …
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… <p>Styria is the wine-growing area of Austria, and when <em>Weigela<em/> 'Styriaca' is in bloom, it evokes … and reds of wine . The buds are a ruby pink, and the flowers open a light rose pink, and age to a burgundy red. The flowers seem to weigh down the long, arching canes and bloom can last four to six weeks. </p> <p>Bees, …
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… The smooth witherod or possumhaw viburnum is native to the eastern U.S. where it can be found growing in swamps. Its dark green and very … witherod viburnum bears abundant white flowers and fruit that starts out pink and matures to blue; it is one of the latest viburnums to bloom. Viburnums are a versatile genus of …
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… This bugbane is native to northern Asia, from Mongolia and Eastern Russia to Japan. Its wands of densely packed, fluffy white flowers can reach 5-feet tall, making it a dramatic presence in the shade garden, particularly in late summer when not much else is in bloom there. 'White Pearl' may be slow to establish, but it's worth the wait. There are …
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… The black chokeberry is a North American native shrub that blooms with small white flowers in mid-spring. Wine-red … It is an excellent choice as a shrub, because it can tolerate a wide range of light (full sun to partial shade) and soil conditions (wet to dry and clay). At maturity, it can reach a height and width of 6 feet. The black berries are …
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… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic …
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