… 4” soft yellow blooms with a green throat. The petals have ruffled edges. 'Big Time Happy'is one of only a very few truly everblooming daylilies that are available in northern areas. It … are several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for an extended period. It is easy to grow and does well in either full sun or part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
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… blooms are 6 inches across and appear early in the season. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Each flower lasts only one day, but there are multiple buds on each … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun or partial shade. Scarlet Orbit has been awarded Honorable …
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… Hydrangea macrophylla is a deciduous shrub that grows 3-6’ tall and wide. It features dark green leaves and large … lace cap or mophead in structure. ‘Tokyo Delight’ is a large lace cap cultivar that grows to 6 feet tall and blooms from July-August. The remarkable flowerheads consist of a ring of white florets - changing to light pink as they mature – surrounding the corymbs which are pink when planted in alkaline …
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… Gardenia jasminoides , native to southeast Asia, is a large shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family with large, white, very fragrant flowers … woodruff (coumarin), psychotria (emetic ipecac — and a hallucinogen), and species used to produce red and yellow dyes. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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… The Crispa Whiteside broad buckler fern is derived from a fern native to the open forests of northern Europe. It has yellowish-green … (or crisped) giving it an exceptionally attractive appearance. The broad buckler fern can grow to about 30 inches high and about 2 feet wide. This fern can cope with more sunshine than most …
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… Jacob's ladder is a biblical name for a heavenly plant. It grows up to 2' in height with attractive foliage, divided, with 19 to 27 leaflets per leaf. Drooping dainty blue flowers hover over the plant in early summer. This …
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… With a narrow pyramidal habit, bald cypress reaches a mature height of 50' to 70'. Its feathery green leaves are yellow-green in spring, a soft sage green in summer and … large specimen deserves a place of prominence in the landscape. Another attractive feature is the reddish-brown bark. This is a characteristic species of swamps in the eastern states. When … conifer has one of the widest ranges of distribution, growing from Illinois all the way to Florida. Lovely pyramidal deciduous conifer that also can be grown as a bonsai. Archived Copy: …
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… make elderberry wine from the berries when they are ripe in late summer Gerda black elderberry is a showy shrub with dark purplish-black leaves and clusters of pale pink flowers that appear in … by edible black berries which can be used in cooking or wine-making. This elderberry can grow to about ten feet in height and about eight feet in width and will sucker profusely if left … alone. It is recommended that unwanted suckers and dead canes are removed early in the spring to retain a suitable size and shape. This elderberry likes sunny spots and consistently moist …
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… TART TM arrowwood viburnum gets it name from its bright raspberry red fall foliage. This is a cultivar of the North American native that is more rounded and compact than the species. Its … of the species. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant …
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… <p>For a mid-size shrub, this <em>Weigela</em> has an outsize impact. New foliage is a bright golden color. The late spring bloom is pink, flushed with purple. And even at … hummingbirds love <em>Weigelas.</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements. Just give them …
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