… Narcissus ‘Colossus’ is in Division 2. The petals are yellow and the cup is a darker yellow and large. This bright … cup Narcissus is an offspring of the classic King Alfred daffodil and won an Award of Merit in the Netherlands in 1912. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The …
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… Starting in midsummer and continuing through fall, Hydrangea paniculata ‘Brussels Lace’ panicle hydrangea … large, showy white petals that age to pink. The cone-shaped flower panicles grow to 8 inches in height. Growing to 6 feet-by-5-feet, this cultivar is ideal for the smaller garden or where space is limited. It is best grown in full sun to …
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… Hidcote St. Johnswort is a stoloniferous shrub that grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches and spreads as wide or wider. Flowers almost 1 inch in diameter have bright yellow petals with reddish anthers. Peak bloom occurs in June and early July; however, flowers continue to appear into fall. This woody ground cover is …
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… Iris ‘Cache of Gold’ is a soft golden yellow with yellow beards tipped in white. It stands only 11 inches high and blooms in early to mid season. It may rebloom later in the season. This is a Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris …
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… Iris 'Victoria Falls' is a vibrant blue with ruffled petals and a white patch in the center of the falls highlighting the white beards. This is a tall bearded iris standing 40 inches tall. It blooms in early mid to late season with a mild fragrance and may re-bloom. In 1978 Undercurrent was …
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… Hexagon stonecrop is a hardy evergreen perennial that forms a mat that is 4” tall and 8” wide. It blooms in summer with yellow, star-shaped flowers. It gets its name from the whorls of six tiny … along its stems. It is not an evergreen groundcover, but will turn an attractive shade of red in the fall. It works well in a rock garden, where it will not be shaded by taller plants. Plant …
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… spreading multi-stemmed shrub grows 10 to 15 feet tall with a spread equal to its height. It is lovely for the home landscape border. The outstanding feature of common smokebush is its late-summer "smokiness." In early summer, the five-petaled yellow flowers, 1/8 inch in diameter, are rather inconspicuous. Peak show is later in summer when the long hairs on the …
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… The weeping white pine is a semi-dwarf cultivar of the species. While the species may grow to over 100’ tall, this … before drooping. Flexible foliage is green to blue-green and may be 5” long. The needs grow in bundles of five. It is best grown in full sun in rich, fertile soil that is well-drained. …
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… Aloysia virgata is more commonly known as sweet almond verbena, or incense bush, and originated in Argentina. The … smells good; hence the second common name of incense bush. When dried, the foliage can be used in potpourri and sachets. The lovely scent of the flower will not only attract curious gardeners, …
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… Karl Foerster’s feather reed grass is one of the most popular ornamental grasses because of its versatility and attractiveness in all seasons. The clumps grow to about 4 feet high and 3 feet wide, but the vertical flower spikes can grow to 6 feet high. The reddish-brown flowers appear in early summer and provide visual interest year round. Although it prefers moderate soils and …
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