… a turtle's head poking out from its shell. Pink turtlehead is a form of a plant native to south-eastern north America where it is found in moist areas adjacent to streams and ponds. It has an upright mounding habit, growing to about two feet tall and wide with dark green leaves. The pink flowers resemble a snapdragon or …
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… H. F. Young clematis is a deciduous climber that grows 8 to 10 feet and produces single, bluish flowers 6 to 8 inches across with a greenish white bar on the reverse side. The plant was named after a … Award of Garden Merit. A member of clematis pruning group 2, H. F. Young blooms in late spring to early summer and then again in early autumn. It does not require major pruning, just the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… summer and second are semi-double and produced on the current season’s new wood in late summer to early fall. Grow in sun or part shade in a protected spot to prevent damage to the flowers. Multi Blue is a member of clematis pruning group 2 which does not require major …
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… hassleriana 'Sparkler White') begins blooming at about 18 inches in height and continues to grow and bloom along its length throughout summer. The pure-white blooms of 'Sparkler White' are 4 to 6 inches wide, with long stamens. The leaves are palmate and glandular, releasing an odd scent somewhere between lemon and skunk. Given optimal soil conditions, this plant may grow up to 4 feet tall! The straight species can easily reach double this size. This is a free reseeder, …
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… native woodland perennial, which has blue-green leaves that appear in early spring, grows up to 18 inches tall in partial shade. Use it as a spring native plant or in the naturalistic garden. Clusters of pink flower buds turn to bluish purple and open to reveal true blue flowers in late April. By midsummer, its leaves turn yellow and disappear. …
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… Dark pink shading to red flowers in hundreds are produced on Echium 'Red Rocket', a nonhardy biennial in the annual … gardens. Echium is a favorite of hummingbirds, bees, and pollinators of all kinds due to the rich nectar produced by their honey-scented flowers. The hairy leaves deter deer and … on this plant. Place 'Red Rocket' in full sun, in well-drained soils, and stake as needed to keep upright. …
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… Garden. This biennial species spends the first year producing a palm-like, almost woody trunk to 3' to 8' high. The second year it sends up a dramatic flower spike with thousands of flowers. A … in 5- gallon containers in the nursery. Carefully overwintered, the plants are transplanted to their permanent site in the Garden after the last hard frost, where they produce the immense …
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… and twigs that have turned into sharp-pointed thorns. This makes the plants impervious to hot desert sun and grazers. It also makes it very difficult to repot. Flowers are small clusters of green buds, with red bracts and orange pollen. It is becoming less common in the wild due to habitat loss. Caution should be taken with this plant. The milky sap can cause irritation when …
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… The parents of this Louisiana iris are native to the bayous and wetland of the Gulf Coast of North America. Broad flowers of 'Black Gamecock' are a deep purple, almost black, with gold signals. It grows to about 3 feet high and 2 feet wide and blooms in early to mid-summer with 4-6 inch wide showy flowers. This iris will thrive in moist soil and partial …
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… Iris 'Rosalie Figge' This is a tall bearded iris that stands 37 to 39 inches tall. It has violet standards while the falls are a darker violet with white around … and in 1999 it received Award of Merit. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic 'Fleur de …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
