… Central Africa in moisture-retentive, organic soils, and cut back hard right after flowering to control height and width because this specimen can grow to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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… " Nelumbiifolia ” translates as “with leaves like a lotus” to point out the most distinctive aspect of this begonia, the waterlily-like leaves with the stem … in airy white sprays. With consistent moisture, warmth, and at least partial shade it can grow to 2’ wide and 3’ across, making a handsome and unusual display. Archived Copy: This content was …
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… by the corkscrew-like spiralling of the leaves when dry. They prefer moist, fertile material to grow on. This moss needs partial to full shade. It is a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… obtusa 'Fernspray Gold'), a broadly upright hardy conifer. The lateral (side) branches taper to a point at the tip somewhat reminiscent of fern fronds. Light shade in the heat of summer is recommended to prevent the yellow growth from sunburning. Plant this evergreen in moist well drained soils. …
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… Native to eastern North America, pink turtlehead is an upright perennial producing showy pink flowers … with intense rosy-pink flowers. It reaches a maximum height of 40 inches under full sun to partial shade and moderate water conditions. The plant is ideal as a specimen in a border. …
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… Native to the eastern and midwestern United States, loose-headed bracted sedge is a perennial plant that grows 12 to 40 inches tall and is commonly found in forested areas and wetlands in the wild. The sacs …
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… Brick red to orange flowers appear in winter and into early spring on a single unbranched flower stalk. The … along the leaf edges. This cultivar suckers freely and can produce a mass of rosettes up to 2 feet in height and equal width. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… along the sinuous stems of this cactus from Oaxaca in early spring. This species is adapted to growing in cracks and crevices of cliffs, etc. The small pale yellow spines that cover the stems are difficult to remove and should be avoided. Bright light and exceptionally well drained soils are required. …
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… The Georgia Bush Honeysuckle is native to the Appalachians and is endangered in its native habitat. The lemon yellow flowers are … and bees. The leaves are toothed and grow in pairs. It has a rounded habit and can grow to 5’ in height. The plant tolerates a wide range of moisture and light conditions. Archived …
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… on the market. Adorable Tiger, a tetraploid, also features flowers of heavy substance and up to 18 flowers per flowering stalk. Plant in full sun in average soils and water to establish the root system and thereafter only during periods of drought. Archived Copy: This …
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