… “bleeding heart”. The foliage is blue green, deeply cut and fernlike. Ivory Hearts is known for its extended bloom time and its compact shape. With adequate moisture it will remain …
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… soil throughout the growing season. An extract of the roots has been used medicinally in Japan for centuries. A Japanese scroll of Buddhist sutras (Heike Nokyo) created in 1164 C.E. features a …
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… of 12 feet. Over time this plant can form clumps up to ten feet wide making them suitable for screens or hedges in warmer locations. Heliconias like moist but freely-draining soils and …
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… plant requires consistent soil moisture and will tolerate part shade. It is an excellent plant for a border and will naturalize freely and may need to be monitored. …
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… dark flower scapes appear, the tiny flowers open to creamy white. Although grown primarily for the striking foliage, the flowers add a delicate bonus to early summer gardens. Blackout …
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… with scorching summers. It will attract hummingbirds, bees and is resistant to deer. Suitable for containers, perennial borders and as a groundcover. …
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… grandifolius is also known as Swamp Rosemallow, a name which indicates the plant’s preference for swamps and marshes. It grows at the edges of ponds or streams in the southeastern United …
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… soil and dark pink when planted in alkaline soil. Heavy flowering and compact, it is ideal for growing in a container in partial shade. The flowers dry well and can be used in arrangements. …
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… cap or mophead in structure. ‘Lemon Wave’, a lace cap cultivar which grows 6’ tall, is known for its unusual variegated foliage which features dark green leaves splashed with patches of …
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… near ponds or water features. The dramatic coloring makes it suitable as a companion plant for plants with lighter foliage or brilliant colors. Like most elephant ears Kona Coffee is not …
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