… from Turkey to the Tien Shan Mountains in Central Asia. Flower spikes grow to 4 feet tall and feature white flowers with a dark green center. Unlike many ornamental onions, the leaves are still green and fresh looking when the plant comes into flower. The key to keeping this and many other ornamental onions long-lasting in the garden are soils that do not stay wet in …
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… foliage produce red-orange tubular flowers tipped in gray. The leaves are gray green and feature a multitude of white spines throughout the leaf surfaces, leading to the common name of hedgehog aloe. Grow this plant in exceptionally well-drained soils and in full sun for best flower production. Once established, watering is required only during periods of drought. It attracts moths, butterflies, and hummingbirds (sunbirds in South Africa). Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… Whether you are renovating an existing landscape or designing a new one, adding and using natives can create more vital ecosystems, one plant at a time. Discover effective design elements, thoughtful plant choices, and local sources of native plants. You will learn about creating “soft landings” under trees, establishing an oasis for pollinators, and putting together containers that attract pollinators. A Garden walk is included. Dress for …
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… Clematis viticella 'Betty Corning') is a cultivar that was hybridized by Betty Corning in 1932 and carries many of the characteristics of the viticella parent, including a vigorous growth habit and fragrant, bell-shaped, lavender-blue blooms loved by hummingbirds. A sun-loving vine growing … slightly deep in cool, well-drained soil, with mulch or a groundcover to shade its feet and a solid support to climb. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and …
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… flowers from late April into May on this cultivar selected for greater disease resistance and a more compact growth habit. This is a perfect plant for the rock garden or edge of a flower bed and attracts a number of pollinators. Plant it in full sun and well-drained soils to avoid rot during high rainfall periods. This perennial will need to …
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… Hornbeam is an excellent landscape tree and, due to its dwarf narrow shape, dwarf columnar hornbeam fits nicely in the home garden. It is a slow-growing upright deciduous tree with dense, compact foliage that grows to 4 feet tall and 1 1/2 feet wide and prefers full sun to part shade. Its small green leaves turn yellow in the fall, lending …
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… on this deciduous shrub to about 3 feet in size. Plant 'Primrose Beauty' in full sun and in moderately to well- drained soil, and prune back the older woody stems every couple of years to encourage greater flower production. This shrub is butterfly and hummingbird friendly, but deer don't care for the taste of the leaves. It is not long-lived …
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… The Vaughn hawthorn is thought to be a cross between the Washington hawthorn and the Cockspur hawthorn. It is a medium tree with a rounded crown (30 feet x 30feet). In spring, fragrant white flowers bloom in clusters and give way to glossy, red fruits that ripen in fall and remain throughout the winter. Birds find these attractive. This tree also has attractive red …
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… a strong fragrance, or odor, depending on your opinion. The small oblong leaves are glossy and turn red and orange in fall. It will grow to 30 feet, but we have found it makes a nice barrier hedge with its dense branching and takes well to shearing. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… are tipped with brightly colored glands that exude attractive nectar, adhesive compounds, and digestive enzymes. Insects that land on the leaves stick to it and are digested. The plant does best in partial shade and is hardy to Zones 7–10. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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