… Lilium ‘Karen North’ is a brilliant coral-orange color. The petals are deeply recurved and are spotted with plum-colored speckles. The flowers are … are not fragrant, although Karen North is an exception. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will do well in …
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… flower spikes that open lilac purple with a touch of yellow and fade to dusty lavender purple. This cultivar is an introduction from the hybridizing program of Walters Gardens. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as …
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… bright yellow flower spikes on charcoal stems above a vase-shaped mound of blue-green foliage. This cultivar is part of the DECADENCE® series of baptisia developed by Walters Gardens. Members of the genus Baptisia are …
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… features chocolate-purple blooms on long racemes above attractive compact mounded foliage. This cultivar is part of the DECADENCE® series of baptisias developed by Walters Gardens in Michigan. Members of the genus …
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… Red tower or spiral ginger is a large member of the Costus genus (Costaceae) that grows in a spiral habit to a height of 4 to 8 feet. Beginning … Old bracts die off quickly and new ones replace them throughout the bloom season, giving this plant the illusion of being perpetually in bloom. When not in bloom, this Costa Rican native …
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… a faint scent of chocolate. Deep green, verging on black foliage and black stems complete the ornamental characteristics of this cultivar. Fragrance in dahlias is very rare and the chocolate scent is carried in only one species that was only recently moved …
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… This plant blooms most heavily in winter but will produce sporadic flowers throughout the year. Bright, glossy red heart-shaped flowers with a prominent spadix in orange are held well … as the relative humidity and temperatures remain high. In many drier home environments, it is prone to infections of spider mites in winter. The treatment is relatively …
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… The emerging foliage of 'Bronze Peacock' is deep bronze...darker than any other Rodgersia . The … to get established, dappled sun, and consistent moisture, and they'll thrive. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… A native hybrid, Lemon Queen perennial sunflower ( Helianthus 'Lemon Queen') is a strikingly tall beauty, growing to 8 feet in height and 6 feet in width with 2-inch … with soft-lemon sunflowers from late July to frost. Plant 'Lemon Queen' in full sun, in the back of the flower bed, and avoid excessive fertilization to prevent this large, hardy perennial from requiring staking. Attractive to butterflies and bees, this …
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… This semi-evergreen perennial produces white blooms between February and March in a partial to … area. Requires medium soil moisture and benefits from a layer of mulch around (not on top of) the crown. Chemicals in the sap cause a stinging sensation to mouth, tongue, and throat, which probably explains why this plant is not troubled by deer or rabbits. The common name of Christmas rose derives from an English …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
