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  • Where should I plant Amsonia Blue Ice?

    Amsonia Blue Ice will surely become a favorite for any gardener! In late spring, Blue Ice forms clusters of navy blue buds at the ends of each stem that open to periwinkle blue star shaped flowers. The bright green foliage of this erect, clump-forming plant turns a rich shade of yellow in the fall. This...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 11-04-2009
  • What are Hens and Chicks plants?

    Hens and Chicks is a low-growing perennial , that is tough, compact, and easy to grow. It grows to about four inches tall, then will quickly spread to 2' or more in width. It is a mat-forming succulent that produces clusters of rosettes. It is grown for its foliage but does flower on a tall flower...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 11-01-2009
  • Growing the Bright and Colorful Neon Sedum

    The Neon Sedum has huge domed flowerheads with bright magenta-rose flowers. These flowers add an interesting and attractive appearance, and hardiness, to any garden. Along with its dark gray-green foliage, and being one of the most beautiful sedums , Neon makes a great choice for fall color. Since it...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-29-2009
  • Growing The Impressive False Indigo Purple Smoke

    Purple Smoke is a vigorous, perennia l, grower that becomes more impressive every year as it matures! It gets to a height of 4-5 feet and thrives in zones 4-9. What a spectacular perennial plant with its charcoal-green stems and dozens of giant lupine-like flowers of dusty purple. Purple Smoke is best...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-22-2009
  • Draceaena Spikes Are A Great Accent And Are Drought Tolerant

    The Draceane - Indivisa Spikes can be a great addition to your landscape. They grow upright up to 20 to 36 inches tall and their long green spikes remind me of swords in appearance. They do arch a bit as they grow which gives them a full appearance as well. Planting flowers around their base is a pleasant...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 05-09-2009
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