… perfectly hardy here, despite often being labeled as Zone 6, and it attracts hummingbirds to boot,” said Jim Ault, director of ornamental plant research. Ault grows this plant at home in dappled to deep shade alongside coral bells, bleeding hearts, and native wild ginger. …
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… Often referred to as “poor man’s orchids,” cyclamen are usually available in garden centers during winter. “They … or purple flowers on long stems,” said outdoor floriculturist Tim Pollak. Flowers appear to float above the heart-shaped leaves, which are often marbled with silver. “They prefer cooler …
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… A singular orchid in a huge group To give you a good idea of the vast diversity in the family Orchidaceae, there are well over … orchids in the genus Dendrobium alone. Dendrobium macrophyllum was one of the first orchids to be described and illustrated—in John Lindley’s Sertum Orchidaceum in 1838. Like many plants in …
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… and fragrant flower with a long nectar spur. Its nickname, the “samurai orchid,” harks to the time when only the warrior class was allowed to grow it—or even possess it. …
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… Spikes of cream to light orange are produced from mid-summer through fall atop this tall growing annual with … into seeds that are ground into flour, and feed the songbirds; young leaves can be added to salads and older leaves are often cooked as greens. …
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… It has pointed, lobed leaves which are a "typical" maple shape that emerge as maroon, maturing to a dark green. Fall color ranges from yellow-orange to bronze. …
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… dahlia features orange petals surrounded by a soft orange 'collar' on a bush that can grow up to 4 feet high under ideal conditions. Plant this dahlia in full sun ad in moderately rich, … soils in late spring after the threat of late frosts has passed and stake it to prevent toppling once the flowers are produced. Dahlias are favorites of pollinators and …
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… held on thin wiry stems above a clump of green basal leaves. As the flowers mature they fade to cherry pink. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in zones 4-8 . …
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… Geum ‘Tequila Sunrise’ stands 18 - 20 inches high and blooms in mid May to mid June with soft yellow flowers that have red tips. The flowers are single or semi double … of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens as part of the Cocktails™ series. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is hardy in zones 4 - 8. …
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… The cultivar name, Sea Shells, references the rolled petals and their resemblance to shells found on many beaches. This mix of colors includes pastel white, cream, pink, red, and … sun, and moderately fertile soils after the danger of late frosts has passed, and deadhead to encourage continuous flowering. …
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