… Firs are evergreen pyramidal trees native to Europe, northern Africa, Asia, and North America. They can be distinguished from other evergreens by the long, flat needles. They require full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil and prefer colder climates; they do not flourish in heat, dry conditions, or air pollution. Pruning should be kept to a minimum; new growth seldom develops when older branches are removed. …
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… above the green foliage. It can be grown in average soil with average moisture in full sun to partial shade and can even tolerate being planted under walnut trees. It can be mowed after flowering to neaten the bed and should be divided every 2 to 3 years. …
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… This clump-forming ornamental grass needs partial shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 3 feet and a width of 2 feet. From July to September it produces seed heads in tones of gold, silver, purple, and green, which are attractive to birds. However, if it is in too much shade, it will not bloom. It is effective when planted in …
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… The orange-to-cream-colored pendulous flowers of Transvaal clivia ( Clivia caulescens ) are produced atop an incredibly tall stem—up to 6 feet in height on mature specimens—in October and November. This South African native can be … in well drained, loose, organic soils in a wide range of sunlight levels, and requires low to moderate fertility. Closely related species ( Clivia nobilis ) produce similar flower spikes …
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… flower strikes that rise above the foliage giving the plant an airy appearance; flowers fade to tan as they mature. Plant in full sun; this grass reaches 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide but grows slowly and requires three to five years to reach maturity. …
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… You’re not alone, but this is a beautiful perennial that deserves more attention. Native to and a distant relative to coral bells, it forms a low mound of large, maple-shaped leaves, bronze-green in spring, later … edges before disappearing in winter. Small, white, bell-shaped flowers appear in early- to midspring before the leaves. Mukdenia requires evenly moist soil and partial shade. …
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… Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. It grows 16 – 30 inches tall and blooms in early June to early July with scarlet flowers that face upward. The flowers are semi doubles measuring 1 ¾ inches wide. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is Deer and rabbit resistant, while attractive to butterflies and is hardy in zones 4 – 9. …
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… Flowers are a distinctive coppery rose color while the body of the cactus can range from green to blue green with a gray glaucous overlay. Grow in full sun in well drained soils and reduce watering during the winter time. Needs a winter cool period in order to flower well with temperatures below 50 degrees F. Native to the Chihuhuan Desert stretching from southwest Texas through southern New Mexico and northern …
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… ‘Klm NN’ is a medium-sized, bushy-looking shrub with a spreading habit. It grows to a height of about 5 feet over time. Early green leaves change to a golden yellow in the fall. The flowers, which consist of four petals growing in tight … from a purplish maroon calyx. As the leaves develop, the flowers fade. It is hardy in zones 4 to 8. …
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… This cultivar of a native perennial grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It features white blooms … October. It can be used in a flower bed or large container and while the seeds are attractive to birds in the fall; the nectar rich flowers draw pollinating insects to the garden during the height of summer. …
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