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Design‘Takilma Gold’ Oregon Sunshine is a Bright, Cheerful Native Perennial for Summer
Oregon sunshine is a widespread and immensely variable perennial in the Aster family. It’s usually easy to identify by its silvery leaves with cobweb-like white hairs and cheery yellow daisy…
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DesignGrow Northern Chinese Mayapple for Instant Magic in Shady Garden Spots
I’ll admit it—I’m a pushover for large foliage. Maybe it’s because I’m a big fan of (garden) drama. Perhaps it’s because I’m a huge proponent of juxtaposition in the landscape.…
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Article‘Ambassador’ Allium: A Towering Beauty for the Early Summer Garden
I have grown alliums for their stunning architectural form for years, but one is by far my favorite: ‘Ambassador’. Although its bulb is related to garlic, onions, and shallots, this…
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Design‘Heavenly Cloud’ Texas Sage Blooms for Weeks in Parched Soil
As climate change becomes more evident, many gardeners are looking for easy-care, drought-tolerant plants to add to their beds and borders. You may hear “sage” and think of the vast…
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Design‘Royal Blue’ European Wood Anemone Is an Early Spring Gem
Spring! There’s no time of year I like more. After I’ve been wallowing through the doldrums of winter for months, my anticipation is palpable. Waiting with bated breath for all…
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Design‘Electric Blue’ Foothill Penstemon Is a Tough Native with a Unique Hue
As a true plant geek, I’ll admit that I’m a sucker for blue flowers. An impressive, truly blue flower is a rarity in nature. Perhaps that’s why I’ve been drawn…
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DesignLadybird® Sunglow Texas Primrose Is a Low-Care Perennial with Cheerful Blooms
It’s not often that a new genus goes mainstream. In 2021 we received Ladybird® Sunglow Texas primrose as a trial plant from Proven Winners, and it quickly proved itself to…
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DesignFizzy Mizzy® Virginia Sweetspire Is a Compact Native Shrub with Pollinator Power
You might be asking yourself, “Why would I need Fizzy Mizzy® when I already have Little Henry®?” Little Henry® Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica ‘Sprich’, Zones 5–9) is an excellent compact shrub,…
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DesignYellow Thread Rohdea Is a Rare Perennial Jewel for Shady Nooks and Crannies
While some may be familiar with Japanese sacred lily (Rohdea japonica, Zones 6–10), Rohdea pachynema is an uncommon species that is indeed a Rohdea less traveled. Found only in the…
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DesignScaly Liatris Is a Native That Offers Blooms All Summer Long
On the first day of August 2006, my botanizing companion and I were making only our third trip to a barrens on a farm owned by friends in Kentucky. We…
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