… In late summer and fall, the flat-topped light pink to white flower heads of stardust showy sedum ( Hylotelephium spectabile 'Stardust') are a great … that dries out periodically, and avoid excess fertilization that would encourage the stems to get too tall and flop over. Tolerant of droughts once the root system is well-established, …
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… covering), and their shape (reduced surface area), are adaptations seen in many plants native to very dry regions. Unlike most of the other plant species native to Saudi Arabia and Somalia, kleinia aster tolerates the relatively higher humidity found in the …
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… rich purple flowers on tall spikes that attract all kinds of pollinating insects in addition to migrating hummingbirds. The fuzzy green leaves on this cultivar are splashed with a … waterings in a location where the butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds that are attracted to the flowers can be easily seen and enjoyed. …
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… rose ( Rosa 'Wekstephitsu') produces beautiful flowers of magenta swirled with gold that age to blue lavender. The flowers have a fragrance that combines notes of cloves and tea rose. It grows up to 4 feet high with full sun and moderate moisture, and from mid-June through mid-October its …
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… Carpet® Appleblossom in the retail nurseries. It is a spreading deciduous shrub that grows to a maximum height of 2 feet and 3 feet or more in width. It requires full sun to partial shade with moderate moisture conditions. In the spring through the fall it produces …
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… Native to China and Japan, this tree has broad, massive, wide-spreading branches and can reach a height … in the summer before turning golden yellow in fall. The distinctive bark and shape contribute to this tree's great beauty. The main ornamental attribute of the Amur cork tree is the beautiful …
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… It serves as a screen in our gardens. Native to the Balkans, this pine reaches heights of 30' to 50'. Relatively compact and somewhat slow-growing, it retains its lower branches better than …
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… blue berries in fall. A native that is at home in gardens and natural areas. Plant in partial to fully shaded areas in moist, well-drained soils and allow this elegant perennial to create a small colony over time. A number of pollinator insects, and ruby throated …
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… The pretty lavender flowers on this plant are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies so perhaps you can see some. Phlox pilosa 'Bungalow Blue' has lavender blue flowers with a delightful fragrance. it grows to about 15-18 inches high and blooms in mid-spring. the leaves and stem of this plant are …
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… capped by terminal clusters of unusual, tricolored flowers. The blooms, which range from white to pink, have crimson spots inside and a yellow eye. Underused because it's not known, this plant is a delightful addition to the shade garden. Use it as an accent plant, container plant or ground cover in a woodland …
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