… Plant 'Blue Paradise' in full sun and in fertile, moist soil, where it will grow to 40 inches and produce elegant panicles of flowers from July to August. Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf produced this mildew-resistant perennial that … The paniculata species of phlox is the most magnificent, and there is a huge selection to choose from. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… Phlox pilosa var fulgida grows in a clump typically 12 - 24 inches high. It blooms from mid to late spring with loose clusters of fragrant pink flowers at the ends of the stems. The stems … which give the plant its common name of Downy Phlox. Plant it in full sun. It is attractive to butterflies and is hardy in zones 4 - 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 …
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… of producing only blue needles on one branch versus green needles on a branch next to it. The species is endemic (native range restricted) to higher elevations of the Drina River valley in eastern Bosnia-Herzegovina and western Serbia. Although native to Europe, it was not discovered and described by scientists until 1875. It is widely grown in …
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… of pastels from light green through yellow and soft pink (colors change as they age). Native to rocky hillsides in Iran and Turkmenistan, the plants are adapted to begin growth early in spring — when moisture from winter rains or snow is still available — … their life cycle before the heat of summer parches the landscape. Fritillaria was given to the genus because the dried seedpods are shaped like a dice box Frittilus of yesteryear (Roman …
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… has five petals but the flower is symmetrical. Miss Heidi geranium flowers in late spring to summer with bright pink flowers that are veined in darker pink and have white eyes. Miss Heidi grows to about 10 inches in height but up to three feet width making it a excellent choice as as a filler plant in borders, or as a …
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… Fragrant creamy-white blooms to 8 inches in diameter are held upright by strong stems on Bowl of Cream peony ( Paeonia … All peonies dislike disturbance of their root systems and will take a couple of years to rebound when transplanted. Ants on top of the opening buds are harvesting nectar from specialized glands and do no harm to the plant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… mixed borders. Successful gardeners grow them in full sun in well drained soils and take care to make sure the carrot-like rootstock is planted deeply. Deer, rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks … Oriental poppies enter summer dormancy shortly after flowering so care should be taken to select companions to fill in the void during mid-summer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… has a three-pointed bract. A well-grown Douglas fir in a snowclad winter landscape is a sight to behold. Douglas fir is native to the Rocky Mountains and along the Pacific Coast; in the Pacific coastal regions, it can attain heights of up to 250'. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… spectabilis 'Alba' is a white flowered form of Lamprocapnos spectabilis . which is native to Japan. It grows 2 – 3 feet tall and blooms in late spring with white flowers. The flowers are … of a drop of blood and gives the plant the name “bleeding heart. The plant is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resistant to deer and rabbits. It is hardy in zones 3 – 9. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Valentine'. It grows 16 -18 inches tall and blooms in late spring to early summer. The heart shaped flowers are cherry red and hang from long, arching leafless … the name “bleeding heart”. The foliage is gray green and fernlike. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resistant to deer and rabbits. The plant is hardy in zones 3 – 8. Archived Copy: This content was captured …
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