… The marginal shield fern or marginal wood fern is native to the moist woodlands of eastern north America where it is found in shaded nooks around rocks and fallen trees. It has medium green leathery leaves and can grow to 2 feet in height with a similar spread. The marginal wood fern prefers humus-rich soil and will tolerate a full shade location. This fern would be a suitable addition to a native or woodland garden or a understory planting. …
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… Intensely fragrant purple and white striped flowers thrill gardeners from mid-June to the first hard frost in mid-October. The purple gene in roses has been linked to the famous 'old rose' fragrance beloved by gardeners world-wide. The flowers darken, and … drained yet moisture retentive soils, and good air movement around the foliage are all keys to success in the garden. …
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… Growing to 2' in height, this plant has bright glossy green, finely divided leaves. Use painted daisy in … Note: This plant was previously known as Chrysanthemum coccineum. Single flowers each 2" to 3" in diameter appear in shades ranging from white to red in the early summer. The painted daisy is so named because its flowers are multicolored …
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… Native to the Midwest, red trillium—also called bloody butcher—is a woodland plant that is easy to grow in rich, well-drained soil in part to full shade. A spring bloomer, it produces leaves, petals, and sepals, all in groups of three, …
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… The paniculata species of phlox are the most magnificent and there is a huge selection to choose from. Plant 'Eden's Smile' in full sun in fertile most soil where it grows 2 to 3 feet and bears unusually patterned purple flowers, mauve pink on the outside with darker pink centers. Phlox is not always an easy plant to grow but this perennial has foliage that is more mildew-resistant than most. It attracts …
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… Bright, golden-orange-to-yellow fragrant flowers are produced above the blue-green leaves with silver markings in early June on this cultivar belonging to the Ghent hybrids. Fall color ranges in the yellow-to-golden-orange shades. Plant these flowers in sunny locations and in acidic soils that stay …
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… This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of 1 foot in full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It belongs in a border or a ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
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… This vine grows to a height of 6 feet with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It has white blooms in May and June that attract …
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… Hundreds of small, short (to 1.5 inches) sweet bananas are produced on this short growing (to 12 feet) cultivar on a flowering stem that can almost reach the ground. …
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… This bulb grows to a height of 18 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has orange and white blooms in May and June. …
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