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Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) seeds germinate more successfully when started indoors. Rudbeckia seeds need well-draining…
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Great mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is widely distributed in temperate areas of Asia, Europe and North…
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Alcea rosa, or hollyhock, is a member of the mallow family of plants. The species…
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Pansies are colorful flowers, generally sold as annual bedding plants. Many are biennials, which produce…
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Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) is an upright biennial. This wildflower grows 3 to 5 feet…
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Containing more than 20,000 species, the orchid family (Orchidaceae) boasts tremendous diversity in the appearance…
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According to the Louisiana State University Extension, the orchid family has more species than any…
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The foxglove is a striking flower with its tall spikes of pretty bells standing tall…
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Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) are also known as fairy's thimbles, gloves of our lady and witches'…
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Hollyhocks are flowering plants known scientifically as Alcea rosea. They are part of the Alcea…
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Crotons are plants with glossy bright leaves that add color to a garden. These plants…
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Outdoor color during October is usually supplied by falling leaves, but plenty of flowers can…
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Biennials are distinguished from annuals in that they take two years to complete their life…
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Gardeners love lilacs for many reasons, not the least of which are its open sprays…
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Hollyhocks grow glorious and tall in the back of the garden. Every other year these…
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Hollyhocks, with their tall stalks of brightly blooming flowers, are a perennial favorite in many…
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The California golden poppy attained official status as California's state flower on March 2, 1903.…
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Bloodroot is a perennial flowering plant that is the sole representative of its genus, Sanguinaria.…
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Hollyhocks are tall, flowering plants with a mass of blossoms that are often seen growing…
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Malva Zebrina has pale pink or purple blooms with darker purple stripes from late spring…
Last Updated: Dec 7, 2009 | Views: 11414
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White Astilbe In Bloom
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