… This species is native to Brazil and Paraguay and can be found growing on trees, rocks or in the ground. Flowers are red with a hint of orange, with a central blaze of darker red and a … they should receive limited watering during this period. Resume normal watering and fertilize in the fall for winter blooms. …
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… inches long, bearing large, white florets from midsummer up to frost. As the temperatures cool in fall, the lower (older) florets turn pink, creating a unique and ornamental pink-and-white … florets. This hardy deciduous shrub can grow to 8 feet high and 9 feet wide. Sunny positions in loamy soils, plus moderate irrigation and fertilization, are the keys to success with this …
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… Iris 'Violet Beauty' is a dwarf iris that stands only 4 inches high and blooms in late winter or very early spring with a mild fragrance. The flowers are deep purple-violet. In the center of the purple falls there is a narrow, bright yellow line with white spots on the …
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… style hyacinths, this modern cultivar is less formal than the typical Dutch hyacinths. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile well-drained soils and allow to dry thoroughly during dormancy for the best …
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… Dozens of lavender flowers with white eyes form rounded masses at the tips of the flower stems in July and August. With a clove-like fragrance, it is a strong attractant of butterflies and … parents, this plant is not fussy to soils as long as it is relatively well-drained and planted in full- to partial-sun locations. …
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… are good for cutting. The cone-shaped center is green, then brown as it dries out. It grows in sunny locations, and can be used in annual flower beds, wildflower gardens or gravel gardens. …
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… Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected at Intrinsic Perennial Gardens in Hebron, IL, for its vigorous growth, compact habit, attractive foliage and profuse white …
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… The obedient plant grows to 4' tall and tends to form large clumps. Pink in the late-summer garden is rather rare. Obedient plant's abundant pink flowers that resemble snapdragons on 12" to 18" spikes grace the garden in late summer and fall. The interesting florets are attached to the square stems with wiry …
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… large (10-inch-long), eye-catching, steel-blue cones that turn bronze as they age. Grow in moist soil in full sun either as a specimen plant or group several together to create a screen or hedge. …
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… show at the beginning of summer. The single flowers are hot pink with a white center, gathered in large clusters to make more of a splash. Since there's little or no repeat bloom. you have the option of skipping deadheading so you'll have rose hips come fall. In addition, this particular rambling rose can handle part shade, so you can even train it up a …
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