… This variegated flax lily is derived from the flax lilywhich is native to Africa, Asia and Australasia. This flax lily has long green strappy grass-like leaves edged in white that can grow to be up to five feet long, although two to three feet is more typical. The plant forms a clump up to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dicentra ‘Bacchanal’ grows to 15“ tall high with gray green foliage that is fernlike and deeply cut. It blooms in late … of a drop of blood, thus giving the plant the name “bleeding heart”. It will continue to bloom throughout the summer until the weather becomes hot. In cooler climates it will continue to bloom throughout the summer. With adequate moisture, the foliage will remain attractive …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… plants above the mounded, dark green foliage. Most foxgloves are biennial, meaning they have to grow one season and experience cool winter temperatures before they produce flowers. This … moist, well-drained soils and in partially shaded conditions. Deadhead the first year to prevent seed set and encourage a following season of flower. Allow the second year plants to produce and scatter their seeds to ensure future generations in your garden. All parts of the …
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… fertile but non-showy ones. The flowers emerge white in July with a green tinge and mature to pink as they age. The blooms continue into the fall. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. Skylight does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought - tolerant . 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 …
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… A wildflower native to the United States, Stokes' aster has been refined by plant experts to produce cultivars with larger and more colorful flowers, making it a staple of the formal garden. It is a perennial, producing cornflower-like flowers that bloom from early to late summer on erect stems with medium green leaves. 'Peachie's Pick' is a compact cultivar …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… outstanding rich red, with central veins that often remain green. It was one of many attempts to replace the American elm with hybrids resistant to Dutch elm disease. This pyramidal tree grows to a height of 40 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. From July …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. I have been spraying an insecticidal soap solution on my garden plants and houseplants to control insects. How long does this product last on the plants? A. Soap solutions are designed to target soft-bodied insects on contact or as the solution begins to dry. Once the product is completely dry, it has very little effectiveness as an insect …
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… New! Assemble and decorate a gingerbread house in this cooking class. Learn how to make royal icing and use a pastry bag. As students decorate, a light dinner will be prepared … with cabbage and buttered noodles. Decorations will be provided; students are encouraged to bring additional candies to add to their 4- x 6- x 8-inch house. Mary Kay Gill, professional culinary instructor ITW …
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… Nobles firs are giant evergreen trees native to the Cascade Mountains from northern California to Washington. This dwarf conifer selection scarcely resembles its parents species. Steely blue … growth habit are the key characteristics of this cultivar. Growth rate is very slow, 3 to 8 inches per year. This plant can be difficult to establish, requiring light but even watering …
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… Hibiscus syriacus 'Lucy' has showy rose pink flowers up to 4'' in diameter. The flowers are doubles with extra petals that create a peony-like effect. This deciduous shrub stands 6-8 feet tall and blooms in mid-summer to fall but does not set seed. It is hardy in zones 5 – 8. When the species was named syriacus, it was thought to have originated in Syria, but it is actually native to China and India. Hibiscus syriacus is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
