… Eranthemum pulchellum , also known as blue sage, is a member of the acanthus plant family ( Acanthaceae ) native to India and Nepal, and produces true-blue flowers from late winter until frost. Tall, leggy plants can easily be cut back hard to continue growth (and produce another flush of flowers). Plants with blue flowers are extremely …
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… This variable species is native to the high alpine valleys of the Greater Caucasus Mountains where the growing season … flowers are marked with a green spot at the apex of the inner white petals that have fused to form a cup like structure. …
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… anise. Large flat umbels of small yellow flowers appear in July and August and are attractive to a number of pollinator insects. All parts of the plant are edible (the swollen bulb cooked, the leaves and stems as additives to casseroles, and the flowers as flavorings). This is a short lived perennial that should be planted in a sunny location. …
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… Large 4- to 6-inch double white blooms are produced on long strong stems on this summer-loving annual for sunny, dry locations. Increased resistance to powdery mildew—the bane of zinnias—is a huge plus. Plant this zinnia toward the back of the flower bed so the 4-foot height does not …
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… smaller, rounded, slow- growing trees, usually with cascading branching. They rarely grow to more than 12 feet in height with a larger spread. Palmate leaves, each having 7-11 deeply incised lobes, cut to the base of the leaf. They can also be called laceleaf Japanese maple, cutleaf Japanese maple … threadleaf Japanese maple. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… the growing season. Disease-resistant foliage reduces premature leaf drop and/or the need to spray pesticides. Plant this rose in full sun and in moderately moist soils. Avoid crowding all roses to improve air circulation through the foliage, which will further reduce leaf diseases. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… features medium-sized, double, snow-white flowers and very light pink buds. It will grow to about 2 feet tall with a spread of 5 to 6 feet. It has slight fragrance. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… most primulas, this species tolerates soils that dry slightly in summer and will slowly spread to make a small clump. Plant in partial shaded conditions with moist soils and topdress with very fine soil in fall to support next years buds that were formed above the current years growth. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… moisture-retentive soils, and water only during periods of drought (when the leaves begin to wilt). This plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to the garden, but the foliage isn't favored by rabbits and deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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