… ’Abetwo’ is commonly sold under the trademark name of Incrediball®. It was developed from the Annabelle hydrangea, which was originally found in the wild near Anna, Illinois. 'Abetwo' typically grows 3 to 5 feet tall with a rounded habit. It has large flower heads, measuring 12 inches in diameter, which are held upright by thicker stems, even when soaked with rain. The blooms …
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… flower puts on an ever changing show throughout the gardening season. Emerging foliage is chocolate brown, maturing to green by June when the feathery pale pink spikes of bloom appear. … flowers age to deep pink, then burgundy, and at the end of the season, the leaves turn bronze In the shade garden, Rodgersias give you a bold counterpoint to the delicate airy foliage common to so many shade plants in our area. The leaves of certain varieties can be 2 feet long, giving them the visual impact of …
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… stems. The flowers, which can grow up to 10 inches long, superficially resemble a bat in flight with long whiskers. The foliage of this unusual-looking shade-loving plant resembles … , and its color and odor attract bats and flies to achieve cross-pollination. Tacca is a monotypic genus in the Taccadeae family, with a natural population range limited to Malaysia and Papua New …
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… European cranberrybush viburnum will grow to a height of 6’ with a similar spread. It blooms in May with white flowers held in cap-like clusters. These give way to scarlet fruit that ripens in early fall. Butterflies are … and the birds are attracted by the fruit. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed …
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… Grape Taffy false indigo is a compact cultivar featuring spikes of deep reddish purple flowers with a hint of yellow at … wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms of … or early summer flowers emerge along long stems held above attractive foliage and are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and …
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… Really Blue false indigo is named for the vividness of its hue -- an eye-popping rich deep blue. Members of the genus … wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms of … or early summer flowers emerge along long stems held above attractive foliage and are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and …
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… Royal Candles false indigo is notable for its vigorous habit, emerging purple stems and prolific 16" spikes of purple … wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms of … or early summer flowers emerge along long stems held above attractive foliage and are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and …
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… Blue false indigo features the long spikes of very blue pea-like blooms for which the genus is best known. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms of … or early summer flowers emerge along long stems held above attractive foliage and are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and …
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… Ashe magnolia is a small tree with wide-spreading branches native to only a few counties in Florida and Texas. … for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom color, the …
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… Ruby redosier dogwood is a cultivar introduced in 1988. It was selected for its layering habit, bright red stems and uniform rounded form. Like the species, it bears small white flowers in spring, white fruit in summer beloved by wildlife, red foliage in fall and red stems in …
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