 Some see a weed. Some see a wish.
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Fuchsia Flair
I have had the good fortune to live my entire life in the heart of North America's magnificent fuchsia land: the mild-winter, cool-summer, at- or near-sea-level climates of California, Oregon, and Washington. |  |
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How to Grow and Care for Spiraeas
Spireas are small- to medium-sized deciduous shrubs that produce cascades of flowers in spring and summer. Among the easiest flowering shrubs to grow, spireas are often used in foundation plantings, as hedges, and in perennial gardens. |  |
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Guide to Fall Vegetable Gardening
Fall offers the perfect time to grow some vegetables before frost. The trick is the right plant at the right time.This guide will help you choose the crops perfect for your fall garden. |  |
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Drawing a Landscape Map
Before you design or improve your landscape, the first step is to inventory what you have. The best way to do that is to draw a base map of the site, accurately recording the size and location of permanent features. |  |
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Beneficial Foe: Yellow Jackets
Yellow jacket wasps are common late-summer visitors. It turns out that they're more than just stinging annoyances; they're also predators of insect pests, especially caterpillars. Prevent ecological harm by learning how to live with them. |  |
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Garden Safely in the Heat
During summer's heat, it's important to remember to take care of ourselves as well as our plants. Protecting ourselves from sunburn and heat illnesses are essential. |  |
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I'm in a Pickle — Preserving the Harvest
The bounty of summer is upon us, so take advantage of bumper crops by preserving foods at their peak. However, preserving foods, whether by canning, freezing, or drying, takes time and effort so plan wisely. |  |
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Swallowtail Plant (Christia obcordata)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade, Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 12 inches to 36 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches to 36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall, Fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Dynamic Accumulator: Nitrogen fixer
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable for hanging baskets
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Artillery Plant (Pilea microphylla)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen, Other
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Other, Green
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant, Bog gardening
Uses: Groundcover, Will Naturalize, Suitable as Annual, Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Yellow Bells (Tecoma stans Gold Star)
Plant Habit: Shrub, Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Plant Height: 3-20 feet
Plant Spread: 3-20 feet
Leaves: Other
Fruit: Other
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Spring, Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall, Late winter or early spring, Late fall or early winter, Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Flowering Tree, Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Texas Superstar®, RHS AGM
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Sunroots (Helianthus tuberosus)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Plant Height: 36 - 72 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Fruit: Edible to birds
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Uses: Vegetable, Will Naturalize
Edible Parts: Roots
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies, Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Pollinators: Bees, Flies
Containers: Not suitable for containers
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Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Fooled Me')
Hybridizer: Reilly-Hein
Year of Registration or Introduction: 1990
Foliage type: Dormant
Scape height: 24 inches
Bloom size: 5.5 inches
Bloom time: Early midseason
Plant Traits: Extended Bloom, Rebloom
Rust Resistance: Shows Resistance
Rust Resistance Decimal Score: 2.3
Fertility: Pod Fertile, Pollen Fertile
Bloom Traits: Eye or Band, Edged
Bloom Form: Single
Color description: golden yellow edged red with deep red eyezone and green throat
AHS Awards: Stout Silver Medal, Award of Merit, Honorable Mention
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Flowers: Showy
Ploidy: Tetraploid
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"Snake plant #63 nn & #3 hp; LHB p. 241, 34-7-?, "Greek for female dragon, the juices when thickened resemble dragon's blood"."
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