… Johnson's Blue geranium flowers prolifically from late spring through till early fall with large violet-blue flowers. After the flowers fade the plant bears the distinctive seed …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the summer on Miss Ruby butterfly bush ( Buddleja davidii 'Miss Ruby'), a half-hardy shrub with a more compact habit than other butterfly bushes. (Its top is frequently killed to the …
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… flower color varies widely, from pinks and blues in Asia to yellows and reds in the Americas, with some cultivars having a deeper tone. All tend to be fragrant and rich in nectar, thus …
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… are nectar rich and very attractive to birds and insects. It prefers hot sunny conditions with an average water supply but is extremely adaptable if the climate is warm enough. …
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… Cockscombs ( Celosia argentea var. cristata ) are wonderful, trouble-free plants for the garden with a lot of interest: consider that velvety, coral-shaped bloom! The 'Twisted' cultivar is hot …
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… in turquoise during the winter months in Chicago. The vase forming leaves are grayish-green with black spines along the edge. This bromeliad comes from the American tropics where it thrives …
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… Tatarian dogwood is notable for its compact habit, red winter stems and foliage that emerges with a gold margin that turns creamy as the season progresses. Members of the genus Cornus , …
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… Greensleeves kousa dogwood features dark green foliage with wavy leaf margins and abundant flower and fruit production typical of the species. It is …
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… carbon dioxide, and in the process they lose water vapor to the atmosphere. Succulent plants with CAM open their stomata during the night to take in carbon dioxide and store it for use …
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… The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small flowers that appear …
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