… The giant arborvitae, or Western red cedar, native to the Pacific Northwest, is named appropriately--it can grow to be 150 feet in its native habitat. Cultivated varieties will usually reach about 20-30 feet … trees. With age, the reddish-brown bark becomes fibrous and shredded. It can be difficult to distinguish this species from our native Eastern arborvitae, but the scales are more narrow …
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… a blue sky. The samaras, or winged seeds, turn bright red in early summer and then fade to brown and fall to the ground. Foliage starts as a glossy, dark green turning to bright reds and oranges in the fall. Red maples are beautiful, but they do not tolerate dry …
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… Society. It likes full sun and dry conditions and tolerates drought well. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to deer and rabbits. The genus name Achillea is in reference to Achilles, hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek mythology, who used the plant medicinally to stop …
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… climbing vine that has large glossy dark green leaves and grows along fences, walls and trees to about thirty feet in height. In June and July is bears clusters of fragrant fertile white flowers that are attractive to butterflies and pollinators. Barbara Ann is a selection of a vine native to the south-eastern US. It is highly adaptable with light needs and can grow in full sun, part …
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… yellow falls. It is commonly known as Bukkhara iris or corn leaf iris. The stems stand 14 to 16 inches high and have up to 6 buds each. It is native to grassy slopes of northeastern Afghanistan, Tadjikistan, and Uzbeckistan. This iris belongs to …
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… Iris ensata ‘Yamato Hime’ is a stunning addition to the garden. It has small white standards and white falls with purple edges bleeding into the … of the bearded iris, making the entire flower appear noticeably flatter. Iris ensata is native to Japan, China, Korea, and Russia and is commonly known as Japanese iris. It requires very moist soil and thrives along the edges of streams and ponds. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies and is resistant to deer and rabbits. Archived Copy: This content …
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… is pale lavender-blue with yellow beards and a sweet fragrance. The flowers measure 3 to 5 inches across and stand 2 to 3 feet tall. The leaves are sword like with creamy yellow stripes. Iris pallida and its … irises because their fragrant roots are used in making perfumes and potpourri. They are native to the Croatian province of Dalmatia and are also known as Dalmatian iris. The name iris was …
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… bulb that has conical racemes of tightly packed, violet blue, white edged flowers that rise to a height of 8”. Each bulb has 1 to 3 scapes. These scapes rise up from clumps of narrow, green leaves in April. These bulbs can be grown in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, planted about 3” deep and 3” apart in fall. The ground should be kept moist during …
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… in June, continuing sporadically until a hard frost. The buds are deep apricot, opening to an apricot-and-gold blend. As they age, they become larger, fading to white with pale yellow bases. This shrub produces long, arching canes 8 to 10 feet long. It can be trained on a trellis or allowed plenty of space to grow. It produces …
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… most precious commodity. In this one-day workshop, students will use simple resist techniques to dye a silk scarf and learn about the history of cochineal around the world. Dye materials and … included in the class fee. Bring rubber gloves, apron, scissors, plastic bag, and an old towel to class. Open to all levels. Pamela Feldman, artist and educator Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center …
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