… Min fir is a conifer from the mountains of China and Tibet that is known for its fine, stiff needles that curve downwards and are typically one inch in length. This variety, named after plant explorer Ernest Wilson, differs in minor …
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… Blue Towers false indigo was developed at Plant Delights Nursery in North Carolina for its large purple blue flowers on 20" spikes above upright foliage. 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 …
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… The common name for Anthurium superbum is Ironclad Birdsnest. "Birdsnest" refers to the shape of the plant and arrangement of its leaves. However, it's the distinctive strength and …
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… At each node on the upright cane like pseudobulb produces a cluster of pinkish purple petals surrounding a yellow eye circled in white. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… throats with golden highlights. Highly fragrant, this natural variety is slightly smaller in size than other members of the genus but still features full-sized flowers. The orchid family consists of a large number of … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… This orchid needs partial shade and moist soil conditions. In the spring and summer it produces pink and white blooms. The orchid family consists of a large … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… Broad yellow green flag is decorated with distinctive dark maroon dots white the petals and cup are reddish in color above green foliage. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… When mature, the sweet birch has an open, rounded habit and can grow 40 to 50 feet tall. It is successful in naturalized areas or used as a shade tree. The sweet birch actually provides a lovely bloom of …
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… with a weeping or pendulous habit. It is sometimes grafted onto another root stock resulting in a taller tree with an umbrella-like crown. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is …
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… TRIUMPH® Japanese snowball bush viburnum is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height and width of 6'. In May, it produces white snowball-shaped flower clusters. The flowers attract butterflies. The foliage is deep green with prominent venation that gives the …
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