… Iris 'Batik' is a border bearded iris that is a little shorter than tall bearded irises. The royal-purple flowers each have their own wildly unique pattern of white streaks, creating a … a symbol of royalty throughout history, is an adaptation of the iris flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The cultivar 'Memphis Memory' is a very pale pink lavender with a mild fragrance. The branched … The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a symbol of royalty throughout history was …
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… One of the smallest species of amaryllis, its native habit is dry, hot forests in Bolivia. … and measure about 3 inches long. The 3 upper petals are larger than the lower three. This species is usually dormant during the winter, and blooms in spring or summer. Archived Copy: …
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… flowers in very large, closely packed flat topped clusters 4 to 6 inches across. These are the largest flowerheads of any Achillea. The stems stand 4 feet tall with feathery fernlike … It does well in full sun with a long blooming period from mid summer to early fall. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to deer, rabbits and drought. This is a cultivar of Achillea filipendulina which is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, Iran, Iraq …
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… The red spike ice plant ( Cephalophyllum alstonii ) produces vibrant red flowers held just above the thick, fleshy, triangular leaves. A native of the Ceres Karoo in South Africa, this plant does not tolerate frost or excessive moisture. In its natural setting, the seeds … the fruiting capsule until the next rainfall event, during which they are forcibly ejected. It is a houseplant that can spend the summer outdoors in full sun or partial shade. Archived Copy: …
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… clear pink double flowers with a faint aroma of tea roses are produced in masses throughout the summer and up to the first hard frost of fall. The dark green leaves are disease resistant and the ultimate height is a bit taller than most floribunda roses. Plant this rose in full sun and in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil and reduce fertilization by …
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… The lace-cap style flowers feature sterile florets in pale pink to blue, depending on the acidity … turn red to maroon in fall, providing a remarkable addition to the late season landscape. This hardy deciduous shrub should be protected from deer and rabbit browse in winter, particularly if the snow cover is prolonged. Partially shaded locations in moderately fertile, well-drained soils are ideal. …
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… ‘Little Lamb’ is a compact shrub with a mounding habit that stands 6 to 8 ft tall and 4 to 6 ft. wide. It has … a mixture of showy but sterile flowers and smaller, fertile but nonshowy flowers underneath. The flowers emerge white in July, and turn pink as they mature. The blooms will continue into … of the soil. It blooms on new wood so the flowers are not susceptible to late spring frosts. This is a hybrid of Hydrangea paniculata which is native to Japan, China and Korea where it grows …
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… With a fine rounded habit, it can grow to 35' or 45' in height. The foliage is a nice clean green. Small white, five-petaled flowers produced on last year's … flowering tree with four seasons of interest in the garden. Look at that bark! Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Variegated starburst shrub ( Clerodendrum quadriloculare ‘Brandonii’) is a large evergreen shrub featuring masses of starburst-like pink-and-white flowers that begin blooming in January and continue throughout the winter. Not fussy about soils, this plant will grow and flower equally well in full sun or partial shade. The broad, variegated …
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