… Fritillaria raddeana is a close relative of crown imperial ( Fritillaria imperialis ), but features flowers in a range … and soft pink (colors change as they age). Native to rocky hillsides in Iran and Turkmenistan, the plants are adapted to begin growth early in spring — when moisture from winter rains or snow … dried seedpods are shaped like a dice box Frittilus of yesteryear (Roman era). Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Narcissus ‘Amor’ is in Division 3. It stands 12 -16 inches tall and blooms in mid season with flowers that are 5 … inch across. It has white petals and a small yellow corona that has a band of bright orange at the rim. Narcissus bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus … his own reflection and drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The Oenothera genus consists of more than 80 species of annuals, biennials, and perennials, many … and prairies of North America. Individual flowers last only one day or one night. 'Siskiyou' is a cultivated version growing 15 inches tall, covered all summer with a mass of 2-inch, … hot dry sites, it is ideal as a ground cover, in rock garden, or in containers. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… high and blooms in mid to late season. In 1975 Vi Luihn was awarded Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society. Siberian irises lack the “beard” of colored hairs at the base of each … 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to symbolize the many colors of this flower Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated.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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… This uncommon species is found in open woodlands, and it looks like a tall, spindly version of the more robust common milkweed. It grows to 5 feet tall with large, glossy, opposite broad leaves that come to a narrow point. It blooms in early June, when it is topped with loose clusters of drooping, starry, white flowers with swept-back green sepals. …
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… Looking at it, the common name of featherleaf Rodger's flower is hard to explain. Its leaves are as big as most … moisture, and they'll thrive. Slugs, rabbits and deer don't bother them. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Nymphaea 'Perry's Double Yellow' is a hardy waterlily with large blossoms of pale yellow centered with brighter yellow stamens. The leaves are mottled with chocolate brown spots. Waterlilies are rhizomatous aquatic plants … sun to flower and need to be anchored in mud as they are not free-floating. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Nymphaea 'Gonnere' is a hardy waterlily with extra double flowers, 4 to 6 inches across. They are pure white with a cluster of yellow stamens in the center. Waterlilies are rhizomatous aquatic plants with about 50 species occurring in the … full sun to flower and must be anchored in mud as they are not free floating. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The Yellow Surprise Lily has pastel yellow flowers that fade to near white. This is a sterile …
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… from early to late summer on stems that stand 18 to 24 inches tall with gray-green foliage. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to deer and rabbits. It likes full sun and tolerates drought well. This is a favorite as a cut flower and is also excellent as a dried flower. The genus name Achillea is in reference to Achilles, hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek mythology, …
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