… all the attractive features of the species but without the hazardous thorns. In June, the tree is covered with beautiful clusters of white flowers with a strong fragrance, or odor, depending …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the fruiting capsule until the next rainfall event, during which they are forcibly ejected. It is a houseplant that can spend the summer outdoors in full sun or partial shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… early to mid-spring in containers and annual flower beds. In northern climates this biennial is not hardy but can tolerate light early spring frosts after planting out. Plant in sunny …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Windspiel is a German word meaning wind play, and it refers to the way the wind moves the blooms of this …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Summer is the best time to work on your tropical bonsai trees. This comprehensive workshop covers all …
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… in shady locations but their "heads" in the sun—an edge of a border or among other perennials is ideal. Protect this lily from rabbits and deer; otherwise, it's not prone to many pests or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… only about 5 inches tall, produces royal-blue flowers in early spring, sometimes when the snow is still on the ground. The lower three petals have a contrasting yellow splotch at the base. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Why is iris tectorum called "roof iris"? This Chinese native was was first observed in the late …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Kleinia aster is a member of the Asteraceae (Sunflower) plant family that produces lavender, paintbrush-like …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The pollen-less flowers are a favorite of florists. The longer-than-normal flowering season is due to its day-neutral flower bud initiation—in other words, it doesn't have to wait until …
Type: Garden Guide Plant