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Gaura Flowers
May 31, 2022

Growing Gaura

Gaura is a low-maintenance perennial that may give coneflower a run for its money in the cultivated wildflower popularity contest. In fact, the origin of its name comes from the Greek word gauros, which means superb. Also known as wandflower, whirling butterfly, and bee blossom, gaura can range from 15 inches to 4 feet tall, but most new cultivars are bred to be […]
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Spiked Speedwell Veronica
May 26, 2022

Veronica Magic Show® ‘Wizard of Ahhs’ Spike Speedwell

Joining the popular Magic Show® Collection, this plant brings early blooming, outstanding flower color and neat habit. One of the earliest Veronica to bloom, this plant produces thick spikes of intense violet-blue flowers. Spikes of violet-blue blooms in early summer are butterfly and hummingbird magnets! Superb cut flowers with long lasting, vivid color. Easy, neat […]
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Meadow Sage
May 24, 2022

East Friesland Meadow Sage

Tall, vibrant spikes of intense violet-blue flowers on erect purple stems emerge above the compact, shrub-like clump of dense, fragrant, gray-green foliage. A great deer and rabbit-resistant choice for infusing borders and containers with stunning color. An herbaceous perennial. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers moist, gravelly or […]
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Kong Coleus
May 20, 2022

Kong Coleus

Kong Coleus is an easy-to-grow colorful foliage plant. A classic choice for borders and containers with inconspicuous blue flower spikes. Height 18 – 20 in Spread 15 – 20 in Hardiness Zone 10-11 Flower Color Blue Light Requirement Full Shade Water Requirement Average Blooming Time Spring Plant Uses & Characteristics Attracts Butterflies Border or Bed […]
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Nasturtium
May 19, 2022

Jewel-Toned Nasturtium

Nasturtium plants are loved for their rich, saturated, jewel-toned colors. Planted in the spring after the threat of frost has passed, they are fast and easy to grow. In fact, they do best with a little neglect. In general, nasturtium flowers tend to the hot end of the color spectrum. The rounded leaves look like […]
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Dichondra
May 19, 2022

Fast Growing Dichondra

Dichondra plants are members of the morning glory family. The genus includes low-growing, spreading plants that can be used as a ground cover or even a lawn substitute. They also grow well in containers, spilling over the edges with their trailing foliage. Dichondra plants sport tight clusters of numerous rounded leaves that range from green to silver in […]
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Cleome-Spider Flower
May 19, 2022

Cleome AKA Spider Flowers

Cleomes aren’t the most popular annuals sold at nurseries, and it might be because they look rather weedy as young seedlings. Unlike pert marigolds or dazzling New Guinea impatiens, cleomes usually do not start blooming until they are well established in the garden. Though they can be planted in early spring, many gardeners opt for a late […]
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Floss Flower
May 19, 2022

Growing Ageratum

Ageratum, also known as floss flower, is a member of the Aster family, includes more than 40 annual and perennial plant species native to Central America and Mexico, but for North American gardeners, the name ageratum generally refers to Ageratum houstonianum. This annual plant is useful in flower beds for the large masses of bright […]
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Perennial Garden
May 19, 2022

Tips for Perennials

When to Plant Perennials can be planted in early spring. Add long lasting fertilizer and bone meal when planting. Mix spring, summer and fall bloomers in a perennial border. The easiest way to accomplish this is to visit the garden center from early spring until summer and buy what’s in bloom. Staking Tall Perennials Some […]
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