… Fireball neoregelia is a low-growing clumping bromeliad that has dramatic dark maroon strappy leaves that form a … flowers forms inside this cup. Fireball will form offshoots readily, and these can be removed to form new plants. It grows to about 6 inches tall and about a foot wide. Neoregelias are the largest genus of bromeliads. …
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… Narcissus ‘Little Gem’ is in Division 3 and blooms in mid to late spring. The petals are white and the small corona is a … during the summer dormancy period. It contains compounds in its sap that is distasteful to deer, rabbits, chipmunks, and other herbivores. Divide the clumps after 4 to 5 years, and …
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… Narcissus bulbicodium var. conspicuus is in Division 13. It stands only 4-6 inches high and blooms with fragrant yellow flowers. The … is very prominent and gives the flower its common name of hoop petticoats. It is native to Spain and Portugal and is hardy in zones 5 – 9. Plant bulbs in full sun to partial shade in the fall, three times as deep as the size of the bulb. All parts of the plant …
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… Variegated cast-iron plant is a rhizomatous perennial native to Japan and Taiwan. It is usually grown as a houseplant where it can endure neglect and shade; hence its common name. It has elliptical leaves to 28 inches long, with creamy white stripes or wider creamy stripes along the margins. Older …
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… Spiny acanthus is a striking foliage perennial native to southern Europe. Tall 2-foot flower spikes of … white appear in midsummer and provide a bold statement in the back area of the garden. Easy to care for, its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… surrounding a pink lip featuring a dark red purple base but can range from almost pure white to shades of dark purple. The secret to successful culture is continuous air movement, high humidity and no seasonal dry period. Archived Copy: This content …
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… Geum ‘Fire Storm’ grows 22 inches high and blooms from mid May to early June. The flowers are yellow-orange semi- doubles held on thin wiry stems above a clump of green basal leaves. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4- 8. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… Geum ‘Flames of Passion’ stands 16 inches high and blooms from early May to mid June with red semi double flowers held on thin wiry stems above a clump of green basal leaves. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4- 8. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… 'Snow Dwarf' Mockorange is an upright dwarf shrub that grows to a maximum height of 3 feet. It requires full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In May and June it produces showy, fragrant …
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… This tree grows to a height of about 30 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. In April and May it produces showy, fragrant, white blooms. These give way in the summer to purple, red, and black plums that attract birds. This is a good shade tree. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
