… Large beetroot red flowers with feathered edges feature splashes of purple and green on the exterior of the petals on this striking tulip. Strong stems support the weight of the heavy flowers even in windy conditions. This is one of the earlies of the parrot class of tulips to flower. Ideally grown in bright sunny …
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… The cultivar 'Plum Frolic' is a stunning blend of light blue and violet. The standards are pale … The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… The cultivar Ruffled Velvet is a rich reddish-purple with velvety falls. The falls are darker and … The name iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… Once known by the Latin genus and species name of Solidago rigida , stiff goldenrod ( Oligoneuron rigidum ) has some of the largest individual flowers of the genus. This native perennial grows to 5 feet tall, with a spread of 2½ feet. Each of its flat-topped … may want to deadhead the flowers to discourage this plant from becoming weedy. Stiff goldenrod is free of major insect and disease problems, and is not a favorite of deer. Archived Copy: This …
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… Hibiscus ‘Kopper King’ has huge white or light pink flowers with red centers and red veins. The flowers huge, measuring up to 12 “ across, the size of dinner plates. At maturity, the plant stands 3-3 1/2 feet tall and blooms from mid summer to early fall. It is hardy in zones 4 – 9. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. The name … was made from the sticky root or stem of some plant in the mallow family. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… journals and contribute to a shared journal with multidisciplinary artist Regin Igloria, known for his ‘community-binding’ work. Krehbiel Gallery, Design Studio …
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… April on nodding clerodendrum ( Clerodendrum nutans ), a large, non-hardy shrub native to the Himalayan mountains. Grow this plant in a sunny, frost-free location, and keep the soil moist throughout the year. The genus name of this plant is derived from the Greek kleros (chance or fate) and dendron (tree), thought to be a reference …
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… Native to China and Japan, this tree has broad, massive, wide-spreading branches and can reach a height of 40'. Large compound, deep-green leaves provide shade in the summer before turning golden yellow in fall. The distinctive bark and shape contribute to this tree's great beauty. The main ornamental attribute of the Amur cork tree is the beautiful and unusual corklike pattern, which develops with age, on its gray-brown bark. …
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… Resembling over-sized pansies, most vanda orchids can be recognized by the five rounded petals with a very small cup in the center. This cultivar has soft salmon-orange flower petals with a thin white rim. The backs of the petals … species because it can thrive at lower temperatures than many other showy orchids because it is native to the Himalayan foothills from Assam east to China and Vietnam. Archived Copy: This …
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… Iris 'Silverado' is a white to icy blue tall bearded iris with lovely ruffled petals. The beards are the same color but have yellow tips. The stems stand 38 inches high, each with 2 … iris, is the highest award an iris can receive from the American Iris Society. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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