… for its huge sprays of blue-purple flowers that from a distance resemble lilacs. Each floret is a long tube that flares out with swept-back petals, revealing the long stamens. It is only hardy to Zone 8, but it can be grown in northern climates and set outside during the …
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… full sun and in average soil, and water it to get the root system established. This perennial is a hummingbird and butterfly magnet. 'Pascal' was discovered in 1988 at a 9,000-foot elevation … during the last five years. Horticulturist Heather Sherwood says the fragrance of the leaves is "light and slightly minty." We are currently evaluating several species of tropical American …
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… of purple, magenta, and silver, dramatically outlined by deep green veins. Persian Shield is a soft-stemmed shrub that reaches 3 feet or more in its native tropics. Though it may not have … size when used as an annual, this heat-loving, drought tolerant, relatively pest-free plant is easy to grow with moderate watering. And it’s a great foil for other shade lovers, from ferns …
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… into lemon yellow in the center. It will grow to a height of about 16 inches. The common name is a misnomer — this species is actually from Mexico, and was in cultivation there prior to the arrival of the Spanish. …
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… Abeliophyllum distichum , commonly known as white forsythia or Korean abelialeaf, is a rare and endangered shrub native to Korea that features white-to-pink fragrant flowers in … by the Regenstein Center. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… leaves may become chlorotic, yellowing from an inability to uptake manganese from the soil. It is a wonderful specimen tree or shade tree. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… lance-shaped, gray-green leaves with creamy stripes resembling those of the banana plant. It is versatile as well. Plant it in full sun in moist soil or along the water’s edge, or submerge … threat of frost has passed. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… July to August, and has burgundy lance-shaped leaves resembling those of the banana plant. It is versatile as well. Plant it in sun to part shade in moist soil or along the water’s edge, or … threat of frost has passed. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… summer through fall, and has green lance-shaped leaves resembling those of a banana plant. It is versatile as well. Plant it in sun to part shade in moist soil or along the water’s edge, or … threat of frost has passed. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… H. F. Young clematis is a deciduous climber that grows 8 to 10 feet and produces single, bluish flowers 6 to 8 inches … large trellis, or obelisk. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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