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Akebia quinata, the Chocolate Vine
Akebia quinata, popularly known as Chocolate Vine because of its brownish-purple flowers, is a beautiful climber for sunny or partially shaded spots in gardens. Native to the Far East, Akebia quinata...
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Lovely Aquatic Plants for Pots and Small Ponds: Nymphoides
Nymphoides is a genus of aquatic plants grown for their lovely white or yellow flowers. These plants are commonly known as Floating-Heart plants because of their heart shaped leaves that float on the...
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Hardy and Lovely Bloomers for Sandy Soil: Lewisia
Lewisia is a genus of hardy perennials from the alpine climate western North America. These lovely bloomers make excellent plants for rock gardens, borders, and container gardening. Most species of...
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Lovely Summer Bloomer for Cold Climates: Phygelius
Phygelius is a small genus of ornamental bloomers from South Africa. These cold hardy plants make excellent border plants that grow up to 1 meter and produce and produce long spikes of fuchsia-like...
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Small and Lovely: Fittonia, the Mosaic Plant
Fittonia is a small genus of low-growing perennials that are usually grown for their lovely and colorful foliage. These small plants come from tropical rainforest of the South America where they grow...
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Lovely Flowering Shrub for Sandy Soil: Lechenaultia biloba
Lechenaultia biloba is an Australian native plant where it is grown for its brilliant and colorful flowers. Though not found in common cultivation, the plant makes an excellent choice for rock gardens...
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V is for Verbena
The letter ‘V’ reminds me of two things – Vendetta and Verbena. I love both: Vendetta for its dramatic and thought-provoking effect, and Verbena for its small fragrant flowers. Verbena is a genus of...
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Euphorbia rigida: the Gopher Plant
Euphorbia rigida is a shrubby and evergreen, succulent from the Mediterranean climate. Known for its attractive spiral-forming foliage and ability to withstand drought, the plant makes a valuable...
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Beautiful Flowering Plants for Shady Conditions: Clivia
Clivia is a small genus of flowering plants from South Africa. Grown as excellent flowering plants for shady spots, most species of Clivia also server as nice pot plants for shady patios and some...
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Lovely Flowering Shrub with Sweet Fragrant Flowers: Abelia
Abelia is a genus of lovely flowering shrubs from Asia and Mexico. Loved by gardeners because of its compact growth, Abelias are excellent specimen shrubs for gardens and landscapes. The genus of...
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Colorful Flowering Shrubs for Gardens: Cornus (Dogwoods)
Cornus is a genus of woody shrubs and small trees from temperate regions of the Americas, eastern Asia and Europe. Commonly known as Dogwood, the genus of Cornus offers a wide variety of flowering...
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Liatris spicata: Lovely Summer Bloomer for Garden Borders
Liatris is a small genus of flowering plants from the North America where they grow natively in ravines and grasslands where they can sufficiently moist soil. Gardeners and horticulturists grow...
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Primula vulgaris: Lovely Plant for Early-Spring Flowers
Primula is a large genus of perennials known for their early-spring flowers. These lovely bloomers are usually grown in flower borders and beds under shade where traditional flowering plants cannot...
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Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’
The plant in pictures is Artemisia schmidtiana. Commonly known as ‘Silver Mound’, Artemisia schmidtiana is grown for its interesting foliage. Artemisia schmidtiana/ Image by Quinn Anya (flickr)...
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Lapageria rosea, the Chilean Bellflower
Lapageria rosea is an evergreen perennial vine known for its beautiful and unusual flowers. Commonly known as Chilean bellflower, Lapageria rosea can be grown as a beautiful climber in shady and...
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Beautiful Flowering Plants for Ponds and Gardens: Crinum
Crinum is a large genus of bulbous perennials grown for their beautiful flowers. These lovely bloomers come from tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world and are admired by gardeners for the wide...
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Alliums: The Ornamental Onions
Alliums, commonly known as Ornamental Onions, are popular perennials among gardeners because of their graceful flowers and ability to grow in many different conditions. Most Alliums are characterized...
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Lovely Summer Bloomer: Agapanthus, the African Lily
Image by Samantha Schipani If you are looking for something new to try for your summer garden, consider Agapanthus. Weather grown as a pot plant or grouped in a garden border, it looks striking with...
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Hellebore: Beautiful Winter and Early Spring Bloomer
Hellebore is a small genus of winter-hardy perennials. They are loved by gardeners for their ability to grow in shady spots and produce flowers in late winter when very few plants can bloom. The...
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Beautiful Foliage Plant: Alternanthera ficoidea
Alternanthera is a large genus of usually low-growing annuals and perennials. Mostly evergreen most species of Alternanthera are grown for their attractive foliage. These lovely plants are ideal for...
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