… 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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… 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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… 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 …
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… pale lavender with strongly contrasting yellow signals and dark violet eyelashes. It stands 37 to 40 inches tall and blooms in mid season. The name Takamagahara means “Heaven of the Legend”. … irises thrive in or near water but also do well in garden conditions. They are attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. Although they are vigorous growers, they are sterile and will not spread in waterways. …
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… Iris 'Thrice Blessed' has bright yellow flowers with pale blue beards. It blooms in very early to mid season with a mild fragrance and may rebloom. This is a standard dwarf bearded iris that … and in 1987 it received the Award of Merit. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a symbol of royalty throughout …
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… wash extending inward from the edges of the falls. It stands 42 inches high, blooming in mid to late season with a mild sweet fragrance. In 2006 Undercurrent was awarded Honorable Mention by … and in 2008 it received the Award of Merit. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a symbol of royalty throughout …
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… The leaves are very distinctive with contrasting green and white stripes. The stems stand 25 to 30 inches and bloom in late May and early June. It has been hybridized from Iris laevigata , which is native to Japan. In 1994 Iris laevigata ‘Variegata’ received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. The name iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. The classic Fleur de Lys, which has been a symbol of …
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