… Americans for their use in making arrows as the branches are very straight. This arrowwood is called PAPOOSE™ arrowwood because it is a much smaller version of a larger arrowwood shrub. PAPOOSE™ grows to only about four …
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… of pendulous, fragrant, white flowers that contrast with its dark, purplish foliage. This is a hybrid of the Asian species Actaea simplex and the American Actaea racemosa from a cross … when established (second year) and prefers moist, humus-rich soils in partial shade. If it is planted in full sun, it will need constant moisture. There are over 25 different species of …
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… For American gardeners, the main attraction of Actinidia polygama hardy kiwi vine is the foliage, which becomes more and more silvery over the summer. That's what earned it its … provided a male variety nearby, a bigger crop in full sun. Attention cat owners: kiwi vine is like catnip to cats, and they may harm foliage or dig at the roots.In fact, in large …
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… The titan arum ( Amorphophallus titanum ) is not really a flower; technically it’s the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world. At 6 … takes seven to ten years to gather enough energy to produce a flower. The full bloom cycle is one to two days. …
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… Asclepias tuberosa is a classic native perennial that's popular because of its rugged habit, bright flowers, and the ability to attract pollinators. 'Blonde Bombshell' is a yellow flowering clone selected from a field of Asclepias tuberosa . This variety has an …
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… well in full to partial sun locations. Green Spice Coral Bells will attract birds, bees and is resistant to deer. Its mature size is a small mound 9 inches tall by 16 inches wide, with the flowers increasing the height to 28 …
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… Midnight Rose Alumroot, with dark purple leaves splattered with hot pink polka dots, is so delightful. This lovely Heuchera hybrid would be a lively feature in any shady garden. It … extend the height up to 24 inches and add additional interest. It will attract birds, bees and is resistant to deer. Beautiful in containers or as an accent in the front row of a perennial …
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… 'Blue Mouse Ears' is a miniature (8 inches tall, 12 inches wide) hosta with round blue-green leaves. The thick … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… shrub in late spring. The flowers are followed by red fruit beloved by birds. Fall foliage is a colorful red orange. This cultivar is one of the most popular dogwoods in commerce. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as …
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… Aurea cornelian cherry dogwood is notable for its glossy golden foliage, which turns orange in the fall. In other respects the Aurea cultivar is typical of the species -- abundant early spring long-lived yellow flowers, red fruit in …
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