… produce smaller but more numerous fronds with a bushier habit than the wild species, which is native to Africa. Common in cultivation thanks to development of successful tissue culture techniques. This cultivar was introduced by John …
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… Slender, wiry stalks reach up to 18 inches tall and spread up to a foot wide. Blue flax is a pretty garden plant as well as field crop. Hundreds of tiny blue …
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… Pink buds open to incredibly full and fragrant pale pink flowers in spring. Centennial Blush™ is a prolific bloomer, with flower buds formed at almost every node. Its attractive green leaves grow on an interesting branching structure, and they turn yellow to bronze in autumn. It can be grown as a large shrub or a small tree, perfectly suited for small …
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… This dwarf form of the native sneezeweed is known for its bright orange and yellow petals surrounding a chocolate brown central disk. It has an extended flowering season and attracts butterflies, bees, and moths to the garden. Plant in full sun in moist soils and provide space for good air movement to discourage foliar diseases. In shaded conditions the flowers lose their orange color. …
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… Light blue, lacecap-style flowers cover the dark, glossy green leaves from June to August on this cultivar of mountain hydrangea from Japan. With the shorter days and cooler temperatures of fall, the leaves turn a reddish-purple shade. This hydrangea is a great plant for moist soils and partially shaded locations. Deer and rabbits, unfortunately like to nibble on the dormant stems in winter. …
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… pink cupped flowers contrast with the green edged burgundy leaves (in cooler weather) from May to August on this spreading perennial. In warmer temperatures of midsummer the foliage is a medium green color. Plant in full sun, well drained soils and avoid wetting the foliage late in the day to decrease the incidence of powdery mildew, etc. Deer resistant. …
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… bulb 4 inches deep in the fall. In spring it produces semi-erect, strap-shaped leaves 12 to 16 inches long, each with a central stripe above. In spring it bears one-sided bloom stalks of up to 20 semi-pendant, funnel-shaped, silvery white flowers about 1 inches across, broadly striped green outside. If it is growing abundantly, it may become invasive. …
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… foliage. This cultivar thrives in climates with cooler summers. Lightly fragrant, this rose is not likely to overpower a room when brought indoors. Plant this rose in full sun and in moderately moist, fertile soil to produce the healthiest, most floriferous plants. …
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… Candelabra™ grandiflora rose ( Rosa 'Jaccinqo') produces bright coral-orange buds, opening to flowers 4 inches across. This rose will grow to 5 feet high and 3 feet wide, and will be covered with dark green, glossy leaves throughout the growing season. It is moderately disease-resistant with a light fragrance reminiscent of cotton candy. It won the …
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… Pale beard tongue ( Penstemon pallidus ) is a native midwestern plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Water well the first year to establish the root system, and only in periods of extreme drought thereafter. Creamy white … pink tinge feature lavender-colored nectar guides on this herbaceous perennial, which grows to 2 feet tall. It attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. …
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