… This bugbane is native to northern Asia, from Mongolia and Eastern Russia to Japan. Its wands of densely packed, fluffy white flowers can reach 5-feet tall, making it a … particularly in late summer when not much else is in bloom there. 'White Pearl' may be slow to establish, but it's worth the wait. There are over 35 different species of bugbane or Actaea , …
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… The weeping bottlebrush is native to northeastern Australia, growing along watercourses. As such, it can withstand occasional flooding as well as drought conditions. These characteristics have led to it being extremely invasive in wetter parts of the U.S. south, such as Florida, although it is frost tender and therefore not a threat to colder parts of the U.S. In the absence of native pests, the weeping bottlebrush can reach …
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… they mature. The fertile florets will stay limegreen while the sterile florets will slowly age to pink. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. This plant 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. Greenspire is a hybrid of Hydrangea paniculata which is native to Japan, …
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… Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’ grows to 6 – 12 inches high with bluish gray green foliage that is fernlike and deeply cut. It blooms … of a drop of blood, thus giving the plant the name “bleeding heart”. It will continue to bloom into the summer until the weather becomes hot. In cooler climates it will continue to bloom all summer long. With adequate moisture, the foliage will remain attractive throughout …
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… deeply recurved petals bend backward. The stem has whorled leaves and can reach a height of 4 to 6 feet. This is a Martagon lily that grows well in woodlands and is most adapted to shade. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily make it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun but will do well in partial shade. They tolerate hot summer …
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… Iris ensata flowers are bright purple with small yellow signals from early to mid summer. The standards and falls are flatter than those of the bearded irises, resulting in … flower being noticeably flatter. Iris ensata commonly as known as Japanese iris, is native to Japan, China, Korea and Russia. These tall, clump forming plants grow well along the edges of streams and ponds where they thrive in rich, moist soil. They are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resistant to deer and rabbits. The name Iris was taken from …
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… produces rosy lavender flowers with reddish brown dorsal (towards the back) spotting that ages to pink on an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 8’ in height and 12’ in width in favorable climates. Each of the ball shaped trusses can contain up to 20 individual flowers. This cultivar is widely grown because it is more heat and cold tolerant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… produces rosy lavender flowers with reddish brown dorsal (towards the back) spotting that ages to pink on an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 8’ in height and 12’ in width in favorable climates. Each of the ball shaped trusses can contain up to 20 individual flowers. This cultivar is widely grown because it is more heat and cold tolerant …
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… ) forms a clump of 2-foot-long, strappy, gray-green leaves. In midspring, the foliage starts to wither, and 4-foot flowering stems rise up with large, 6-inch globes of purple (rarely white) … flowers. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun in a site protected from the wind. Key to naturalizing the giant onion in the garden is allowing the soil to dry from midsummer to fall and applying an annual layer of mulch before the seeds are …
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… a groundcover in hot, arid climates. It puts on a a vibrant display of color from late summer to mid-winter, with deep rose pink buds that soften to coral as they mature, then open to white flowers. as well as a specimen in garden soil or a container. A prolific bloomer. Like …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
