… with a star shaped greenish white veined base. The outside of the flowers are violet purple to pale purple in color. Plant in full sun and moist but well drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so congested they start to push up to the surface of the soil. Interplant corms with companion plants that begin growth … late in the season to accommodate the luxuriant spring foliage and that provide a backdrop for the flowers in Fall. Examples include cultivars of Heuchera , Phlox paniculata , …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This autumn crocus has up to 20 purple-pink flowers per corm in September. This native of Asia Minor might be a hybrid of … but well drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so congested they start to push up to the surface of the soil. Interplant corms with companion plants that begin growth … late in the season to accommodate the luxuriant spring foliage and that provide a backdrop for the flowers in Fall. Examples include cultivars of Heuchera , Phlox paniculata , …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Sovereign pin oak is differentiated from the species due to its lower branches being carried horizontal to the trunk rather than drooping. Its dense branching habit in an arc of angles makes its crown … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plant ( Pachystachys lutea ) is a subtropical, soft-stemmed, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to Peru, where it grows 2 to 6 feet tall. Its opposite, 6-inch, lance-shaped to elliptic medium-green leaves are heavily … 3- to 5-inch bracts somewhat resemble the overlapping scales on a shrimp—the inspiration for one of its common names. A popular landscape plant in tropical and subtropical areas, the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… summer, bulbs that sprout in February and perennials that bloom in October.But in our rush to make new garden friends, let’s not overlook old friends, those textural plants that give … is a strong spruce, the Serbian spruce, Picea omorika . This is a versatile tree, able to stand alone as a specimen or to provide a year-round green screen of privacy when grouped with … before sweeping out and up. Smaller branchlets on each large branch hang down, which accounts for the tree’s pendulous appearance. However, the tips of many large, sweeping branches suddenly …
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… (played by Matt Damon) grew potatoes in Martian soil. But is this really possible? Experiment for yourself and test the physical and chemical properties of Martian soil like a professional …
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… This tree can reach a height of 70 feet with a 15 foot spread. It is a good shade tree for the yard or park and can tolerate wet soil. This hybrid of red and silver maples combines the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Maples by connoisseurs and enthusiasts. It is a relatively small growing deciduous tree prized for it's graceful habit and outstanding fall color. Tolerant of sunny as well as shady growing …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… white flowers are produced just above the ferny green leaves on this non-hardy bulb ideal for use as a bedding plant in northern climates and as a perennial in USDA zone 7 and warmer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… humidity's found in interiorscapes better than the more well known Boston Fern. Great plant for hanging baskets, fillers or as a groundcover in shaded frost free areas. Ideal conditions …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
