… Violet Stemmed Taro, Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii', is a tender herbaceous perennial with large, dark green heart-shaped leaves on dark purple … in wet soils or shallow water. Plant in light shade with protection from wind. Although tender to 30 – 32 degrees Fahrenheit, it will often resprout from the base. All parts of taro are …
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… are produced in large numbers in April. This native of South America branches at ground level to produce a "forest" of upright stems. Like other cacti, this plant requires high light … intensity, low humidity, warm temperatures, and exceptionally well-drained potting medium that is infrequently watered. …
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… gardeners who desire a more restrained size, the stems produced last year can be pruned back to retain two dormant buds in late winter. Left unpruned, the plant can reach 30 by 20 feet in size. 'Flamenco' is great for covering up unsightly light poles, etc., in the landscape. …
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… Gnome Pink globe amaranth grows to a maximum of 8 inches in height and features pink flowers from late spring until the first frost. A great annual for the front of the border, it is disease- and insect-free; it also tolerates heat, drought, and poor soils. The flowers are …
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… attracting pollinating insects but particularly hummingbirds looking for nectar. This is a plant native to warm humid tropical climates and requires full sun, consistently moist soils and high …
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… Native to tropical and sub-tropical regions of Africa, this plant requires average water and … and a nice indoor accent plant in winter. Because of the shape and color of its leaves, it is often known as Copper Spoons. …
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… This sweetpea is noted for an amazing scent and two-tone pink flowers variously described as "deep pink wings … clamber up trellises, shrubs, and other vines throughout the summer. Remove the spent flowers to promote a prolonged blooming season. Plant this sweetpea in sunny locations and maintain a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Composing quick studies in the field is an important skill. You will gain the experience to create these sketches, complete with notes …
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… This clump-forming perennial reaches a height of 18 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has blue blooms above the handsomely divided leaves from late April through early June. It is a great selection for under the canopy of deciduous trees but can also be grown in full sun. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
