… for perennial, meadow, and prairie gardens. The thistle-like, reddish-purple flowers are borne in clusters along tall spikes, somewhat resembling bottlebrushes. The flowers open from the top … the way up to the tip. Floristan violet is a consistent rich orchid color. Use it as an accent in the formal garden, or plant it in wet meadows or at marsh edges. It is one of the best plants for butterfly gardens and is a …
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… with lighter blue standards and very pale style arms. It stands 34 inches high and blooms in midseason, while the thin grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the summer. In 1976 Steve received Honorable Mention from the American Iris Society. Siberian irises lack the … at the base of each fall that other iris groups have. Typically these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a symbol of …
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… conservatories and subtropical gardens. It roots easily from vegetative cuttings dipped in a rooting hormone and held in a high-moisture environment featuring excellent soil drainage and moderate air movement. Over time, the plants tend to get leggy as they grow in height and lose their lower leaves. This issue can be overcome by periodically pruning the …
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… it is one of the fastest growing shrubs available. It is a nice small shrub for naturalizing in a shaded border. The flowers of the species are flattened clusters of small inconspicuous … much more attractive flowers. A distinctive feature of this shrub is its long-lasting flowers in dense clusters 4 inches to 6 inches across that pass from green to white in color during the blooming period of late June and July, then changing to light green again and …
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… If you are here in the summer, look closely at the flowers of this plant and you'll see that the yellow petals … BLUES FESTIVAL™ St. Johnswort is a cultivar of a north American native plant that thrives in hot dry conditions. It has bright yellow flowers which contrast against the bluish-green … yet requires practically no maintenance. All it asks is full sun and very well-drained soil in return. …
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… have introduced the color yellow into the form of a Japanese iris. Pseudata irises thrive in or near water but also do well in garden conditions. They are attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. Although they are vigorous growers, they are sterile and will not spread in waterways. …
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… between an American azalea and an Asian rhododendron bred at the famous Weston Nurseries in New England. Butterflies are attracted to the fragrant flowers (a trait of its American azalea heritage). One quarter of the leaves are evergreen, and take on a reddish color in winter, while the deciduous leaves turn gold, orange, and red in fall. All rhododendrons and azaleas require an acidic, moisture-retentive soil with protection …
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… ). This shrub can grow to a height of 8’ with a similar spread. Abundant white flowers in early May give way to fruits that ripen to a bright red in late summer then turn black in the fall. Fall foliage is bronze to dark red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… rounded shrub that can reach a height of 6 feet tall with a similar spread. Pink buds open in early May to fragrant, white flowers that are arranged in ball-shaped clusters. Flowers give way to sparse fruits that ripen to blue-black in late summer. Fall foliage is usually a dull red, but may sometimes be shades of burgundy. …
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… yellow-fruit cranberrybush viburnum will reach a height of 6’ with an equal spread. It blooms in May with showy white, flat-topped clusters of flowers. These give way to yellow fruits in the fall. Fall color for this cultivar is not as brilliant as some others. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Viburnums are a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
