… months this plant is a heavy feeder and requires consistent moisture. Although cultivated for primarily ornamental purposes these plants have edible roots like most taro plants. …
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… can be cooked with a lot of sugar and turned into jelly. The fruit will remain on the shrub for the winter, providing extra interest. Taxonomists have been considering whether to change the …
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… butterflies in July and August. While the usual color is pink, 'Ice Ballet' was selected for its glistening white flowers. The leaves are narrow, lanceolate, and smaller than those of …
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… After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… damaged foliage should be cut back in early spring. This plant makes an excellent groundcover for shady areas and can withstand periods of drought, although it prefers consistent soil …
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… As its name suggests, attraction butterfly bush ( Buddleja davidii 'Attraction') is a magnet for nectar-loving insects. Growing 4.5 to 5 feet in height and breadth, this cultivar has …
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… form and shimmering flower heads can create a beautiful vista. The plant is usually retained for winter interest and cut back in late winter and can also be divided at this time if necessary. …
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… Summersweet flowers on new wood so prune it in late winter. It is a versatile plant, suitable for borders, screens, or as a specimen plant or an understory. …
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… palm is on the IUCN Red List as endangered in the wild, due to habitat loss and overharvesting for thatching material, baskets and other uses. …
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… Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
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