… Satiny pink flowers are typical of the Christmas cactus ( Schlumbergera truncata ), but cultivars can be obtained in a wide range of warm colors. This epiphyte is native to the coastal jungles of Brazil, and requires partial shade, warm humid air, and a …
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… Marsh spurge ( Euphorbia palustris ) produces masses of chartreuse-yellow bracts (the actual flowers are not showy) on top of a perennial plant growing to 3 feet in height by 4 … Green willowlike leaves that spiral out from the stems turn bright orange and yellow in fall. This species tolerates moist soil, and dry soil later in the growing season. Deer find the milky … skin and eyes of gardeners. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… ‘Etoile Violette’ or Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette' grows to 12 feet in height and is covered in early summer with deep purple, 4-inch blooms with cream centers. In fall the fluffy seed heads are attractive. Clematis like their roots in the shade and their heads in … winter/early spring, carefully prune off the dead stems above the live buds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The cultivar Butter & Sugar has creamy white standards and pale butter yellow falls. It blooms in … The name iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. The classic Fleur de Lys, which has been a symbol of royalty throughout history, was … of the iris flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The cultivar Dreaming Spires has blue to lavender flowers streaked with white in late spring to … 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 Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… by a white halo. It stands 34 inches high and blooms in mid season. Siberian irises lack the “beard” of colored hairs at the base of each fall that other iris groups have. Typically … 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 being updated. …
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… Iris ‘Bold Pretender’ is also known by its common name Louisiana Iris. This is a striking two tone pinkish red beauty with large darker red falls and yellow signals. It thrives in consistently moist or boggy soil, or standing water. The flowers are huge, measuring 4 to 6 inches across and sit on top of stems that stand 2 ½ to 3 …
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… maples can reach a mature height of 45 feet and a spread of 35 feet. In early spring before the leaves emerge, tiny red flowers cover the canopy of the tree, a wonderful sight against a … leaves may become chlorotic, yellowing from an inability to uptake manganese from the soil. It is a wonderful specimen tree or shade tree. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Geum urbanum is also known by its common names of Wood Avens, or Herb Bennet. It grows 1 to 2 feet high and blooms from late May to mid July with small pale yellow flowers. The flowers are singles, measuring1 inch across and facing upward. Hairy stems rise from the … used paths. The root of Geum urbanum has been used to treat colds and chills. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… <p>What makes 'Candida' stand out among <em>Weigelas</em> is the pure simplicity of its perfectly white flowers against the fresh green of its leaves. That, … it good drainage, reasonable moisture, and 4 or more hours of sun a day.</p> Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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