… Queens Tears is one of the easier of the epiphytic bromeliads for home owners to grow and flower. The pink, … var. israelensis, a bacterial disease of mosquito larvae, fungus gnat and blackfly larvae that is available in most nurseries or garden departments. …
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… Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’ is grown for its intensely dark colored large elephant ears. The flowers, produced in winter, are … are grown along streams where the temperatures remain between 70 and 80 degrees F and rainfall is in excess of 100” per year. The roots are eaten boiled, baked or roasted. Wear gloves when …
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… Golden Prairie Fire dogwood is a cultivar of Cornus alba , a multi-stem shrub which is native to Asia. The foliage emerges golden and fades to soft yellow as the season progresses, …
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… Indigo silky dogwood is a cultivar introduced in 1982 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is a selection of a multi-stemmed native shrub found along streams and swamps. It bears small …
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… cherry dogwood was selected as a cultivar for its abundant fruit, which are sweeter than is typical of the species and considered an edible fruit crop in Europe where the fruits may be used for preserves or syrups. In other respects the Elegant cultivar is typical of the species -- abundant early spring long-lived yellow flowers, red fruit in …
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… Budd’s yellow dogwood is notable for its bright yellow stems, which add winter interest to the garden. The plant produces creamy white flowers in spring, giving way to white fruit in the summer that is favored by birds. Most gardeners do renewal or rejuvenation pruning of this shrub in early …
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… Isanti is a compact cultivar of the native red osier dogwood that is denser and more compact than the species. Like the species, it produces small white flowers in …
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… for a trellis will have an opportunity to practice their pruning skills. The genus Campsis is derived from the Greek term kampsis , meaning "bending," because the stamens are curved. This genus contains only two species; the second is native to China and has a long history of medicinal use. Related species in the same genus …
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… Dark Mystery Alumroot is a stunning dark purple Heuchera villosa hybrid. The leaves are large, oak shaped and … to containers for color contrast and used in mixed borders. It will attract bees, birds and is resistant to deer. In mild climates the foliage will remain attractive through the winter. …
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… Electra Alumroot is highly decorative Heuchera villosa hybrid introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries in 2009. It has … to containers for color contrast and used in mixed borders. It will attract bees, birds and is resistant to deer. In mild climates the foliage will remain attractive through the winter. …
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