… a number of flowers will be open during the three week flowering cycle. Highly attractive to smaller pollinator insects the resulting large showy black seeds are relished by songbirds later in the season. Allow to reseed and consider this an annual in your gardens. …
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… improvement over many older varieties. Descended from native parents, this plant is not fussy to soils as long as it is relatively well-drained and planted in full- to partial-sun locations. …
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… Trained to an arch, a pillar, or a trellis, 'American Pillar' can put on a spectacular show at the … of summer. The single flowers are hot pink with a white center, gathered in large clusters to make more of a splash. Since there's little or no repeat bloom. you have the option of …
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… Watercolor is a luminous, beautiful medium. Learn to pair the delicacy and gestural brushwork of watercolor with expressive line work in pen; and add depth and vibrancy to your watercolor paintings with the enhancement of colored pencil. Some experience with …
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… packed in a cone that is reminiscent of an upside down bunch of grapes. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is resistant to deer and other wildlife and is hardy in zones 4–9. …
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… features white petals and an orange split cup. Like other orange cultivars, the color matures to yellow over time and with higher light intensities. Its' cultivar name celebrates the 100th … Society. Virtually unavailable in commerce it is an 'easy keeper' that is resistant to most pests and diseases. …
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… colors of nature. Using easily found bits of rocks, plants, and flowers, discover how to tease apart the colors of each object. A color theory review will help you understand how to re-create nature’s true colors. In this water-based painting class, you will create complex …
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… foliage, and long stems topped with a single, large flower. This beautiful shrub grows up to 5 feet high with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. From May through October, it produces lightly …
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… tallgrass prairie, Cup Plant ( Silphium perfoliatum ) is an attractive perennial that grows 4 to 10 feet tall. It has large 8-inch-long leaves that are cupped and can hold water (hence its name). In late summer into early fall it produces 3- to 4-inch flowers resembling sunflowers. Cup Plant prefers full sun and loamy soil; it attracts …
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… shade; too much shade will result in a loose, thin look. During heavy snows, use a broom to brush off excess snow to prevent the branches from bending too far. …
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