… With a fine rounded habit, it can grow to 35' or 45' in height. The foliage is a nice clean green. Small white, five-petaled flowers produced on last year's growth cover the tree in early to mid-May. The fruits, which are actually drupes that are inedible and not particularly …
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… Phlox pilosa is sometimes known as downy phlox due to the soft white hairs along the stems and leaves. It grows in a clump typically 12 - 16 inches high and blooms from May to July with fragrant, pink to pale purple flowers in loose clusters at the ends of the stems. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is attractive …
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… This pear tree is called Buerre d'Anjou (or Butter of Anjou) because the fruit is a golden color in the fall and it has a buttery rich texture when ripe. Buerre d'Anjou pear is a fast-growing tree that reaches about 10-12 feet in height and width. In the spring it bears white blossoms, and in the fall it is a heavy …
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… Diervilla rivularis , the Georgia bush honeysuckle, is native to the Appalachians and is endangered in its native habitat. It is distinguished from the other species by the hairy reddish twigs and underside of the leaves. The lemon yellow flowers are produced in mid-summer and attract hummingbirds and bees. It has a rounded habit and can grow to 5’ in …
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… Achillea 'Strawberry Seduction' has strawberry-red flowers with gold centers clustered together in large flat-topped flower heads 2 to 4 inches across. It blooms starting in early summer and continues into the fall. As the flowers age, they fade to buff yellow. This is a compact plant 18 to 24 inches high with gray- green, fernlike foliage. It is a member of the …
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… Harla aloe, or Aloe harlana is named after its location, Harla, Ethiopia. It is a stemless aloe that is usually found as solitary rosette or in groups formed by offshoots. The leaves are 20 inches long and a glossy dark green with pale markings and dark marginal teeth. The inflorescence appears in the summer and fall and is up to three feet tall with as many nine branches. The flowers are …
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… Narcissus ‘Jetfire’ is in Division 6. It stands 12 inches tall and blooms in early to mid spring with 3 inch flowers. The petals are bright yellow and strongly reflexed. …
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… Giant fleeceflower ( Persicaria polymorpha ) is a big, bold, hardy perennial that blooms in July and August. It reaches a height of 4 to 6 … as are some other fleeceflowers. Although the flowers resemble goatsbeard, this species is in the buckwheat family, and it blooms after goatsbeard is finished. Recent taxonomic treatments …
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… The CANDY CRISP® apple is yellow and somewhat pear-shaped and is reported to have a pear-like flavor. It originated in New York State is and recommended for eating, baking, and juice. The difference between apples … it is considered a crabapple. While apple fruit trees are generally grown commercially and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to …
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… The McIntosh is one of the most popular apples and noteworthy for its versatility; it is recommended for both eating raw and cooking. Originating in the early 19th century, the McIntosh is also one of the oldest cultivars. The difference … 2”, it is considered a crabapple. While apple fruit trees are generally grown commercially and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
