4 lexicon lexicon biennial refers to the life cycle of a plant in the first year it produces roots and leaves in the second flowers are produced and new seed is set these seeds may be harvested or allowed to self-sow to establish a reliable perennial planting of biennials it is necessary to install flowering plants two years in succession compost refers to a byproduct of the decomposition of plant materials such as leaves lawn clippings and vegetable matter over time using heat and light microbial action breaks down this material to form compost cutting back refers to the practice of pruning dead flowers and/or foliage thereby preventing seed distribution and encouraging healthy growth this can result in repeat bloom and improvement of the overall appearance of the plant deadhead refers to the removal of faded spent flowers or fruit often used synonymously with cutting back dormant refers to seasonal inactivity of the plant such as dicentra papaver and many woodland plants
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spring 13 tiarella sun part shade moist soil fertilize sparingly in spring zones 4-9 deciduous easy mid-june through late august tie-a-rell-a foamflower this once little known genus has turned into a star lately due to the efforts of plant breeders who have changed its once simple leaves into highly decorative forms with distinctive splashes of colors and textures some we think have been a tad over-hyped but others have received well-deserved applause despite the attention this undemanding adaptable native american treasure continues to serve as one of the best groundcovers for shade when it blooms in later spring the foamy flowers draw the eye irresistibly some are also fragrant height color price variety running spread to 36 cordifolia brandywine cordifolia var collinia x-iron butterfly 6 6 12 light pink pure white white with deeply-cut foliage $6.99 6.99 8.49 clump-forming spread to 18 x-dark star x-heronswood mist x-oakleaf new x-pirate s patch 12 10 12 12 white with dar
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22 e a r ly summer variety height color price the taller varieties will need 12-18 spacing knappii x-aqua x-eastern star x-frosty fire x-helen x-little boy blue x-pixie x-pixie star new x-rosish one x-spangled star 14 8 8 6 12 10 8 8 10 8 yellow white bitone red double red salmon white with pink eye pink splashed with fuchsia bright pink splashed with fuchsia velvet rose pink bright pink with dark eye $6.29 5.99 6.99 6.99 6.50 5.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 digitalis part shade rich moist well-drained soil fertilize in early spring zones 4-7 deciduous moderate mid-june through mid-july dij-uh-tal-is foxglove the sublime foxglove this plant whether it s displayed within a formal border or allowed to naturalize in the dappled light of the woodland always exceeds expectations this oldfashioned flower has never gone out of style to see a stand of digitalis `alba in lambent late afternoon light is to know joy to herbalists in italy and england the healing properties of the plant proba
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e a r ly summer 31 nepeta sun rich well-drained soil fertilize sparingly in spring zones 3-7 deciduous easy mid-june through mid-august nep-uh-tuh catmint catmint is the consummate ensemble actor using its foliage and elegant color to help weave together other players to create the drama that is the garden the gray-green foliage looks good all season long and is the perfect foil for brightly-colored peonies or iris its purple and deep blue flowers bloom for many weeks in various locations clue they are quite shade tolerant this speaks to the versatility of the plant for garden designers who are seeking a fresh look clouds of smoky color and demure gray-green foliage brings an elusive sophistication to the garden space 18 the fragrance is an added seduction bees are helpless nepeta love our cool maine summers as heat and humidity cause them distress note in may cut back the taller varieties by 6-12 prune all varieties after their first heavy bloom and deadhead regularly thereafter to
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40 high summer asclepias sun fertile moist well-drained soil fertilize in early spring zones 4-8 beware of mildew deciduous moderate late july through late august as-klee-pee-as butterfly weed the butterflies flutter and bees swarm blissfully for the long days that asclepias blooms beginning in late july it comes from a large family containing over 100 species and is found native in north africa north and south america gardeners have become more aware of these beautiful plants and continue to plant more and more each season in meadows as well as in flower borders the colors are fabulous and with the species tuberosa the colors will even vary from orange to yellow to red as these are seed-produced plants while most of this genus prefer a well-drained soil the species incarnata prefers more moisture it is even called swamp milkweed be thoughtful when locating the plants as they resent being moved space 30 note these can be tardy to awaken in spring be careful with the cultivator heigh
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48 high summer variety height bloom color price shades of white and cream arctic snow chicago picote memories cool it gentle shepherd ice carnival little women 23 27 20 30 28 26 mid late mid late mid mid mid ivory cream with purple eye soft white off white near white cream $7.99 8.99 8.99 8.49 7.99 5.99 shades of yellow big bird big smile buttered popcorn eenie weenie flava green flutter happy returns hyperion mary todd miss ozzie patio parade 36 22 34 26 32 20 18 42 24 36 28 mid mid mid mid very early mid reblooms mid late early mid mid mid brilliant yellow sunny yellow butter yellow yellow yellow fragrant canary yellow lemon yellow lemon yellow fragrant yellow cream yellow fragrant pale yellow 8.99 8.99 6.99 6.99 5.99 6.99 8.99 7.99 6.99 5.99 6.99 shades of gold salmon and orange chicago gold strike chicago peach parfait chicago sunrise little bee siloam double classic stella d oro swing again yellow tail 30 25 30 22 17 18 22 15 late late late mid
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autumn 57 anemone part shade sun rich well-drained soil fertilize in early spring zones 5-7 deciduous moderate mid-august through late september a-nem-o-nee autumn is time for us to revisit the graceful anemone since spring we have looked forward to their reappearance the spring-like colors are refreshing after the heat of summer we have planted them in various places in the partially-shaded garden and think they make a fine partnership with turtlehead and snakeroot we have observed them continuing to flower well into october some anemones can be reluctant to establish themselves efficiently give them your patience they are worth the wait with maturity they will often perform better if given support a latticework support or peony cage can be quite helpful note winter mulch is advised space 18 a new variety `bodnant burgundy is causing a sensation with its deep wine-colored flowers height 24 30 30 36 30 30 30 24 30 36 color dark pink pink white burgundy white double pink p
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66 hosta variety shade fanfare size 21 color/description/notes the smooth green-gold leaves have even creamy margins good substance vigorous grows to 55 wide price $8.50 sieboldiana american halo 19-24 so sweet summer music tardiana halcyon tardiana paradise joyce tokudama aureo-nebulosa 22 19-24 16 19-24 15 this sport of `northern halo is a superior variety with large blue leaves circled with 22.00 wide cream margins award winning grows to 36 wide the lance-shaped glossy green leaf has a wide white edge fragrant good substance grows to 50 wide hosta of the year 1996 heart-shaped white centered leaf has gold and chartreuse margin the round blue leaf excellent substance and compact growth habit make this a classic grows to 40 wide oval creamy yellow leaf with dark green margin grows to 30 wide a sport of `halcyon 6.00 22.00 12.00 22.00 this beauty has a puckered glaucous leaf with marbled coloration including blue 18.00 green and yellow very slow
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trees and shrubs deciduous for sunny locations 75 caryopteris sun part shade average sandy well-drained soil zones 5-9 care-ee-op-tur-us bluebeard bluebeard makes a wonderful and prolonged show in the late summer garden the cool blue flowers provide relief from the hot yellows and reds of august for gardeners in zone 5 the plant must be treated as a herbaceous perennial and should be cut back to 6 each spring expect it to grow 2-3 tall and approximately the same width the compact size makes this an ideal front-of-the-border selection it is an obvious companion for perennials the elegant silver-gray-green foliage is a great textural addition to the garden all season long sadly in an extreme winter the plant can be killed it grows quickly however and can and should be easily replaced in spring feed with a balanced fertilizer 5-10-5 cercis sun part shade average welldrained soil zones 4-9 sir-sis eastern redbud its spring show of lovely pink blossoms gives eastern redbud star status
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84 trees and shrubs evergreen for sunny locations abies sun part sun deep moist acid soil zones 3-7 abe-ees fir the true fir is native to north america and one of the best known conifers in the united states these are generally very large trees and make imposing specimens although they are not as popular as some of the other needled evergreens they should be the leaves are linear flattened and will often have gray or white lines on the lower surfaces the cones arise from the upper side of the branchlets while young the cones are often deep blue or purple the various fir species can be used as specimens in groupings or as hedges very versatile plants the most popular choice for christmas is the fraser fir pruning should be limited to trimming lightly as they look best when they are allowed to grow naturally expect them to grow quickly in spring or late fall feed with an acid fertilizer 4-8-4 buxus sun part shade average welldrained soil zones 5-9 buks-us boxwood a traditional choic
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