… deciduous climber that grows 10 to 12 feet and produces 6 to 8-inch purplish blue flowers with blue and brown anthers in late spring to late summer. Plant it in full to partial sun and …
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… during the colder months. This plant is well-suited to a border, especially when combined with spring-flowering plants. …
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… the heath family, related to rhododendrons, it requires well-draining soil on the acid side, with plenty of organic matter. Colonies of these plants grow along the dunes of Lake Michigan. It …
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… figured in art, literature, nutrition and culinary practices. Fruit are eaten fresh or used with other components in dishes while the leaves can be used as a wrapper for steamed or cooked …
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… This impressive large bulb in the lily family produces 3-foot stems with deep yellow, bell-shaped flowers hanging down beneath a topknot of green leaves, somewhat …
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… and blooms in late July to early August. The background color of the large flowers is white, with a large blaze of yellow in the center extending well into the center of the petals. 'Conca …
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… on the inside. The flowers are pollinated by the ruby-throated hummingbird and provide it with nectar. After blooming, red berries are produced that are enjoyed by birds (but not people). …
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… in the interior. Plant ostrich fern in groups in the woodland or near water. They blend well with astilbes, hostas, and spring wildflowers. …
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… humans, but relished by birds and bears. Its cousin Nyssa aquatica is found in wetter habitats with a more restricted southerly range. The trees require moist, rich soils and tend to struggle …
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… Bright yellow flowers with an irridescent green stigma in spring or summer adorn this monotypic (only 1 species in the …
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