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  • … there are a few stars that shine more brightly than the rest. Perhaps the fairest of them all is the great white trillium,  Trillium grandiflorum , a woodland wildflower beloved by … Also known as white wake-robin, snow trillium, trinity flower, or large-flowered trillium, it is easily recognizable by its waxy white flower with three petals and three sepals, blooming atop … swipe all the greenery from the root stalk, effectively killing the plant, since the rhizome is left with no means to produce food/energy for future growth. Gardeners interested in …
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  • … a stylish twist to indoor gardens. One plant able to make a stunning statement indoors or out is a symbol of holiday hospitality: the pineapple plant,  Ananas comosus . Native to South … to the high levels necessary for good growth. Ananas A member of the bromeliad family, Ananas is a diverse group of more than 2,000 plants, most of which are tropical ephiphytes — plants that … Animal and bird droppings, along with fallen leaves, comprise the plant’s food, and rain water is captured by the plant’s vase-shaped leaves and central cup or cone. The arching spray of …
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  • … Prairie as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary. Bridget Kiernan, birder and …
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  • … June to August it produces showy, fragrant lavender-blue blooms that attract butterflies. It is resistant to deer and fits in a hedge or border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … and moderate light levels to provide continuous flowering in the winter months. This plant is not hardy outdoors in our climate. …
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  • … This small bromeliad is used to growing in rock cracks on mountainsides in eastern Brazil where the bright light and …
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  • … and early winter it produces white blooms that are attractive to birds and butterflies. It is resistant to deer and belongs in a border. …
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  • … This Veronica is an evergreen ground cover that slowly forms a dark green mat 6" X 12". It blooms with tiny …
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  • … each. The flowers have five burgundy petals in a half-circle with a white lip edged in red. It is a terrestrial orchid, which means it should be planted in soil rather than bark chips. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … it attracts butterflies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant