… This true ginger produces rhizomes similar to those of Canna with foliage that can reach a height … and moist soil conditions. It has white, red, and yellow blooms from July to November where it is hardy outdoors—the season of bloom can vary in conservatories. The flowers are produced in an ornamental …
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… Deep blue-purple flowers in spikes contrast with the silvery green, finely divided leaves on this medium-sized mounding plant native to the Midwestern prairies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The giant yellow shrimp plant, Barleria oenotheroides , has strikingly brilliant yellow flowers throughout much of the year. Adaptable to full or partial sun, this species of woody shrub matures at 4 feet high. It is native from southern Mexico down to northern South America. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… This is a native shrub that thrives in moist soils along ponds and riverbanks that can also transition into the cultivated garden. The perfectly round, creamy white balls have no petals are produced on … pollinating insects. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… salvia plants have already bloomed and are now leggy, open, and straggly. Why are they doing this and can I do anything about it? A. Often as plants age, they may develop a tendency to become leggy. Perennial salvia is a good example of this growth pattern. Immediately after flowering, cut the salvia back to basal growth. They may bloom again later in the summer. However, the second …
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… has white falls with cream centers and a bright reddish purple eyelash pattern around the yellow signals. The standards are small and white with white style arms. It stands 33 inches … quite large, measuring 6 inches in diameter. The name “Shirabyoshi“ means white dancing girl. This is a pseudata iris, a cross between a Japanese iris ( Iris ensata ) and Iris pseudacorusa . These …
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… Muscari azureum is native to Turkey. It grows 4 – 8 inches tall and blooms in March - April with blue flowers in a conical raceme that resembles an upside down bunch of grapes, hence the common name of Grape Hyacinth. Each flower is bell shaped with an unconstricted mouth. Most … it in full sun to part shade. It is resistant to deer and hardy in zones 4 – 9. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Phlox subulata ‘White Delight’ is commonly known as a moss phlox or creeping phlox. It grows only 4 -6 inches high, forming a … Plant it in full sun. It is resistant to deer, drought tolerant and hardy in zones 2 - 9. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some varieties. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Moraine sweet gum is a narrow pyramidal tree that grows to a height of 60 feet when young and may reach an additional 40 feet at maturity. It is the most cold-hardy cultivar known today. The beautiful glossy, star-shaped leaves turn bright … shade and is well suited to use in parks or on large residential properties. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Q. Please explain the difference between a "determinate" and an "indeterminate" variety of tomato. A. A determinate … then produces its fruit all at once and generally does not grow much larger after the fruit is set. An indeterminate tomato plant, on the other hand, keeps on growing and setting fruit at regular intervals along the main stem all season long. Because of its constant growth, this variety benefits from caging or staking, as well as regular pinching out of any side shoots …
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