… Narcissus ‘Cheerfulness’ is in Division 4. It is 14-16 inches high and blooms in very early spring with a strong, sweet … doubles with the white petals arranged in multiple whorls. The petals in the outer whorl have points at the tips. The short corona segments are yellow and are interspersed among the petals. …
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… Narcissus ‘Goblet’ is in Division 1. It blooms in early to mid spring and stands 18 -24 inches high. It has white petals with small points at the tips and a long, bright yellow corona with a wide, ruffled rim. The corona fades to …
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… Red Charm peony ( Paeonia ‘Red Charm’) grows up to 2.5 feet high and is covered with deep-red, ruffled, double flowers from the end of May through the first part of … but is otherwise free of pests and diseases. The plants produce additional "eyes," or growing points, turning a single flower display into a large bouquet over time. Lyman Glasscock, a …
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… of the flower petals. Introduced in 2010 by Swan Island Dahlias, it flowers best in full sun and well-drained, moisture-retentive soil. This dahlia is insect and disease free. Plant tubers or potted plants outdoors after the danger of late spring frosts …
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… This uncommon species is found in open woodlands, and it looks like a tall, spindly version of the more robust common … loose clusters of drooping, starry, white flowers with swept-back green sepals. The flowers and flower stalks may have a tinge of lavender. It is exalted by naturalists, who consider it an …
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… long pointed tips to the petals. Plant these tulips in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil and in sunny positions in fall; protect from squirrels and chipmunks using netting over the soil or inter-planting with ornamental onions. …
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… plants are prized for their use as structure in a perennial border. Everything about them is large, from their rich green, palmately lobed leaves to their 8- to 10-inch flowers. The … colorful bottlebrush reproductive structures in the middle, making them appear quite tropical and otherworldly. The flowers are followed by attractive seed capsules that remain on the plant through winter. Use them as accent plants, focal points for distant viewing, a backdrop for other perennials in the border, and along the water’s …
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… Primula meadia is a wildflower native to the eastern United States that grows in environments ranging from damp … (Primulaceae) has several different common names, including shooting star, American cowslip, and pride of Ohio. The flower has five petals that curve upward, and a cluster of yellow stamens that come to a point. This unique flower shape gives the …
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… that you can try growing in your own garden. Hill Country Red Okra OK, I’ll admit that okra is not my favorite—it’s slimy. But I have been convinced by other gardeners that growing your own okra and cooking it properly will significantly cut down on the slime factor. So, I’m giving it a go … forgiving, and prolific crop. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds/rareseeds.com Aunt Lou’s Underground Railroad Tomato This heirloom seed is still with us today because an …
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… green pointed leaves are not bothered by rabbits, etc. while the flowers attract butterflies and honey bees. Deadhead flowers earlier in the season to insure a bountiful supply of bloom from …
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