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Growing Mountain Fire Andromeda
May 17, 2022

Growing Mountain Fire Andromeda

The Mountain Fire Andromeda’s brilliant red new growth in mid-May makes for a stunning landscape feature. Slightly more upright than spreading, this deer-resistant plant is a dependable late March to mid-April bloomer with typical white Pieris flowers. Category Broad-leaf evergreen Hardiness Zones Zones 5-8 Height 6-8 feet Spread 5-6 feet Bloom Color White shades Sun […]
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May 17, 2022

Growing Sedum

Sedum plants come in a wide variety of heights, colors and forms. Also known as stonecrop, most sedums are hardy, drought-tolerant succulents with thick, fleshy leaves that vary in shades. Plus, they typically have tiny, star-shaped flowers that bloom late in the growing season. In general, the large Sedum genus is divided into two categories: low-growing sedum […]
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Catmint
May 17, 2022

Blue Wonder Catmint

Blue Wonder is a fragrant, low, soft green/grey silvery foliaged catmint that forms a spreading mound with larger than usual lavender-blue blossoms in summer, from May to July. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Shearing off the spent flowers will promote rebloom on this tough, tolerant, […]
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May 13, 2022

Ice Plant Care

There are many genera and species that carry the common name of ice plant. Two of the most popular genera are Lampranthus and Delosperma. These plants are warm-weather perennials with brightly colored flowers. The name ice plant derives from tiny hairs on the plant that reflect light in a manner that resembles ice crystals. The foliage is fleshy and […]
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May 12, 2022

Forget-Me-Not Flowers

Forget-me-not is valued for its attractive flowers. Although the blooms are usually blue, other colors do exist. A bonus feature is that the buds preceding the blooms are pink, so you get two colors for the price of one. A short plant (often just 5 inches at maturity) with a medium growth rate, forget-me-not has […]
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Coral Bell
May 10, 2022

Caring for Coral Bells

Coral bells is a traditional perennial foliage plant with hundreds of varieties available, and new introductions offered every year. Native to North America, the plants form round mounds with a woody rootstock or crown at their base and small bell-shaped flowers that appear in spring or early summer on the tall stems. Rich in nectar, the flowers attract hummingbirds […]
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Dappled Willow
May 7, 2022

Planting Dappled Willow

The dappled willow is an excellent choice, if you are looking for an accent plant for your landscape. As the name suggests, the dappled willow has mottled leaves that display a combination of colors, like white, pink and light green. Apart from the colorful foliage, even the stems of the plant turn red during winters, […]
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Butterfly Milkweed
May 6, 2022

Butterfly Milkweed

Common Name: Butterfly Milkweed Hardiness Zone 3-8 Height 18-30 Inches Spread 12-24 Inches Characteristics Essential for attracting Monarch butterflies Drought tolerant Umbels of small orange flowers mid-July to August Caterpillar food source and nectar source Attracts birds
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Russian Sage
May 6, 2022

Caring For Russian Sage

Russian sage is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. Its long blooming period is valued by those who seek a flower bed that remains in bloom throughout the growing season. This bush produces panicles of small, bluish-lavender flowers throughout the summer. Not to be outdone by its flowers, the plant’s […]
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