… orange-yellow anthers on this species native to an area encompassing northern Turkey, Iran, and the Caucasus region. Another characteristic of the species is its hairless leaves (produced in spring). Plant in full sun and moist but well-drained soils, and divide when the clumps of corms have become so congested they start to push up to the surface …
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… occurring variety of autumn crocus bears large, rosy-purple flowers with prominent white bases and green perianth tubes. The anthers are yellow. Plant this colchicum in full sun and moist but well-drained soil, and divide when the clumps of corms have become so congested they start to push up to the surface …
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… hybrid of Colchicum cilicicum . It has been known in cultivation since 1597. Plant in full sun and moist but well drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so congested they … 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 , … paniculata , Hylotelephium spectabile , Sedum spurium , Festuca ovina glauca , Phlox subulata and Thymus vulgaris . All parts of the plant are toxic and should not be ingested. The toxins …
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… in June, which can be used in floral arrangements. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are common, and new introductions abound. Hosta …
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… . ‘Gold Standard.’ It is an effective specimen plant. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common, and new introductions abound. Hosta …
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… Velvet belongs to the group of Asiatic lilies that generally bloom earlier than other lilies and have high bud counts on straight stems. They are the easiest to grow, are quite winter hardy, and reproduce readily. Typically they are not fragrant. The grace and beauty of this lily make it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun but will do …
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… is an Asiatic hybrid. Asiatic hybrids are the easiest lilies to grow, are quite winter hardy, and reproduce readily. They generally bloom earlier than other lilies and will have a higher bud count on a straight stem. Typically they are not fragrant. The grace and beauty of this lily make it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun but will do …
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… display in the spring landscape for one to two weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants almost year round. They are actively hybridized for flower color, leaf color, fruit size/color, shape and, most importantly, disease resistance. Crabapple fruits are usually not eaten by humans but …
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… produce the distinctive smelly fruit. It will develop into upright narrowly pyramidal shape, and with increased age, mature to a large 50' by 30' tree. Its narrow shape makes it work well as … height, should not be planted under power lines. The Ginkgo is an ancient deciduous conifer and evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. Ginkgo is … leaves that resemble a maidenhair fern frond. It is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees and works well in the city. Insignificant green flowers appear in the spring. Ginkgo has …
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… 'Sun Stream' is a small Ginkgo with green and yellow variegated leaves. The yellow stripes on the leaves are irregular and fade to a cream as the leaf matures. It is reported that this variegated form shows less … it is a semi-dwarf, becoming a broad oval shrub like tree about 8 feet tall in ten years, and has the typical outstanding golden yellow fall color of all Ginkgoes. Its smaller size would …
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