 Politeness is the flower of humanity.
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How to Grow and Care for Clematis
Clematis are known as "the queen of the climbers" for good reason — these popular plants produce some of the most spectacular blooms in the home garden, with flowers reaching up to 10" across! Most clematis are woody, deciduous vines with blooms in a stunning array of jewel tones, including purple, pink, magenta, and yellow, as well as white and bicolor, many with a contrasting center of showy anthers. |  |
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Gardening Courses
These free online gardening courses were originally created in the late 1990s, and the information is as relevant today as ever before. We hope you enjoy learning about gardening through this rich resource. Good for children and grown-ups alike! |  |
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Learn about Epiphyllum
Prized for their dramatic, fragrant blooms, epiphyllum are beloved houseplants that hail from the tropical forests of Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The plants produce a cascade of flattened stems that drape dramatically over the sides of pots and hanging baskets. But the real showstoppers are the blooms — up to 10" in diameter! — in shades of red, white, orange, yellow, pink, or purple, depending on the variety. |  |
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Plant Crocus for Spring Bloomers
A sure sign of spring, crocuses have low-growing, colorful, cup-shaped flowers that are a welcome sight in garden beds and lawns. |  |
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Sempervivum
Sempervivum is a genus of approximately 40 species of the Crassulaceae family and thousands of hybrid cultivars. They are a very ornamental, drought tolerant, sun loving plant that does well in full sun or partial sun depending on your climate and weather conditions. |  |
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Sponsored by Victory Seed Company Got Your Lettuce Yet?
Lettuce loves cool weather, and the seeds germinate quickly in warm early fall weather. Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to grow, and gives super fast results. Many varieties will have you feeding your family salads just 6 weeks after sowing. Grow all the way into winter, and when light frost threatens, just cover them until the morning. Grow a few in containers and bring them under your porch or inside overnight when it gets really cold.
You can tell we love lettuce. Victory Seed Company carries 34 varieties of every color and configuration. Leaf types, romaines, heading types, red, green or splotchy, you'll find varieties for every taste. Each packet has about 500 seeds and sells for only $2.95 each. Check out our lettuce selection here.
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Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Victorian Lace')
Hybridizer: Stamile
Year of Registration or Introduction: 1999
Foliage type: Evergreen
Scape height: 30 inches
Bloom size: 6.75 inches
Bloom time: Early midseason
Plant Traits: Rebloom, Diurnal
Bud Count: 21-25
Branching: 3-way
Rust Resistance: Shows Susceptibility
Bloom Traits: Diamond Dusted, Edged
Bloom Form: Single
Color description: porcelain pink with gold braided edge above green throat
AHS Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Parentage: (White Zone x Alpine Snow) x Nordic Mist
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Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Midnight Sharp')
Hybridizer: George Sutton
Year Of Registration: 2009
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 2010
Classification: Intermediate Bearded (IB)
Registered Height: 25 inches (64 cm)
Bloom Season: Early Mid
Flower Form: Ruffled
Bloom Color Classification: Purple
Flower Patterns: Bitone
Bloom Color Description: Black purple
Beard Color: Black purple, tipped rust
Style Arm Color: Black purple
Fragrance: Musky
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Ploidy: Unbalanced Tetraploid
Parentage: T-653: (Q-694: ((Star Master x Progressive Attitude) x (Kathleen Kay Nelson x Diabolique)) x Yosemite Nights) X Sweet Baby
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Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia ingens 'Chocolate Drop')
Plant Habit: Tree, Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leaves: Other
Flowers: Other
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic, Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses: Flowering Tree
Dynamic Accumulator: B (Boron)
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Other
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
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Dwarf Mussaenda (Mussaenda luteola)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous, Other
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Year Round
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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"Beautiful hydrangea spotted at McDonalds in Plymouth, Mi"
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