… a double-flowered cultivar of false sunflower, also known as ox-eye daisy. 'Asahi' is unique in having numerous congested, toothed central golden florets surrounded by several rings of … larger, normal ray flowers. It is a tough, hardy native perennial found in prairies and along the edges of woodlands. At 2 feet tall, this false sunflower is shorter than the wild species. Once established, 'Asahi' is drought-tolerant and long-blooming—usually from June to September. This species is found in the wild from Hudson Bay to Florida, and west to North …
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… "umbrella plant" (along with a dozen other unrelated plants), is a cute woodland plant native to east and central North America. Each 15-inch plant produces a pair of deeply-notched round leaves. At the juncture where the two leaves meet a single two-inch wide-open white flower appears in May. This is followed by a single oval-shaped fruit, not toxic when fully ripe but not …
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… Large masses of long-tubed white flowers feature pointed petals and are produced in such profusion that the plants resemble a fountain when in flower. Bright blue fruit are surrounded by red, showy bracts to provide interest throughout the year. This nonhardy shrub needs bright light to full sun, …
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… Native to western Turkey, Chionodoxa lucilliae is an upright-growing bulb producing showy blue flowers with white centers in March and April. The leaves are narrow, thick, and dark green. It reaches a maximum height of 9 inches under full …
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… The blooms of Mardi Gras™ sneezeweed ( Helenium 'Helbro') open yellow with orange-red edges to the petals but mature to red with yellow edges. The combination of younger and older flowers … bright, colorful display. This cultivar grows to 40 inches by 36 inches. Plant the sneezeweed in full sun and moist soil. Pollinating insects are attracted to the flowers, and songbirds enjoy …
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… The Cama rhododendron is a semi-evergreen shrub whose foliage turns red to reddish orange in fall. White or pale pink flowers are borne singly from the ends of twigs very early in the …
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… TINY TORTUGA turtlehead has dark pink flowers that are the shape of a turtle's head. It's also a plant that likes to grow around ponds and bogs where you might find turtles. TINY TORTUGA is a form of a … US where it likes shady moist areas around bogs and streams. The dark pink flowers that appear in late summer are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. This plant will grow to …
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… small petals. Although each flower lasts only one day, it blooms continuously from mid summer to fall. This is an upright shrub 6 to 8 feet tall which is hardy in zones 5 -9. It is a member of the Chiffon series and is sold commercially under the name WHITE CHIFFON™. Although when it …
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… This maple is native to the higher elevations in the Middle East, southern Europe and the Caucasus. It can be used as a small shade or street …
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… Tall spikes of vivid purple flowers appear in July and continue into August on this hardy perennial. Plant 'Very Van Gogh' in full sun, well-drained, moisture-retentive soils, and water only during periods of drought (when the leaves begin to wilt). This plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to the garden, but the foliage …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
