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Murfreesboro, TN

Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden. Beautiful red flowers.
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Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but ... more

Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, rocky soil in full sun is best. Penstemon species are often used in xeriscape landscaping, as many are native to desert or alpine regions and thus quite hardy. Native Americans long used Penstemon roots to relieve toothache. Foliage is evergreen in warmer climates. Tubular flowers are in clusters atop strong stems, somewhat like foxglove, and blooming from spring into summer. Plants are best set out in groups so that a mass of flowers is in view. Cut back each stem after flowering to a place just above a set of leaves that show new growth. You may get another flowering later in the summer or early fall. Wait until all chance of a freeze is over, then cut back your penstemon, leaving stems that are just 6 inches long. This way, the plant will bush out and have a more compact form.
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Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, ... more

Native to Europe's high meadows and mountain slopes of the Alps, Aquilegia alpina, commonly known as Alpine Columbine, is a compact species with charming, bright violet-blue, bonnet-shaped, nodding flowers (2-3 in. wide; 5-7 cm), which rise elegantly on slender stems above a lovely fern-like, blue-green foliage. Columbines bloom in early to mid-spring They like medium to light watering once established in poor to average, but well-drained soil. Partial shade is preferred, but full sun is tolerated with slightly more watering. The highly attractive blooms are long-lasting cut flowers. Consider adding Aquilegia to rock gardens, shady borders, or in masses along walks or drives.
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Native to Europe's high meadows and mountain slopes of the Alps, Aquilegia alpina, commonly known as Alpine Columbine, is a ... more

Columbines bloom in April and early May. They like medium to light watering once established in poor to average, but well-drained soil. Partial shade is preferred, but full sun is tolerated with slightly more watering. The highly attractive blooms are long-lasting cut flowers. Consider adding Aquilegia to rock gardens, shady borders, or in masses along walks or drives.
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Columbines bloom in April and early May. They like medium to light watering once established in poor to average, but ... more

This lovely perennial will delight you with bright yellow blooms all spring. Continue to deadhead the plants to extend the flowering season. Dwarf Coreopsis is an excellent choice for rock gardens, edging or borders. Plant in full sun to part shade.
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This lovely perennial will delight you with bright yellow blooms all spring. Continue to deadhead the plants to extend the ... more

Plants bloom for many weeks, with loose sprays of pure white flowers which move constantly, looking like a cloud of small butterflies. Although Gaura may not always winter reliably, plants flower for the entire summer and fall, so consider using it even as an annual. Superb in containers, the subtle color blends easily in borders. Drought tolerant once established.
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Plants bloom for many weeks, with loose sprays of pure white flowers which move constantly, looking like a cloud of ... more

Geraniums were once considered the "must have" plant for English gardens. Perennial geraniums are not related to annual geraniums, but are cold-hardy, long-lived perennials. It is also called Cranesbill because of the shape of the seed pods once the petals have faded. Seed heads snap open like bird beaks to release the seeds. Geraniums bloom for months beginning around May and continuing until October or November. If the cup shaped flowers fade in the summer heat trim the plant back and water deeply to encourage repeat blooming. Geraniums prefer light shade and well-drained soil.
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Geraniums were once considered the "must have" plant for English gardens. Perennial geraniums are not related to annual geraniums, but ... more

Geraniums were once considered the "must have" plant for English gardens. Perennial geraniums are not related to annual geraniums, but are cold-hardy, long-lived perennials. It is also called Cranesbill because of the shape of the seed pods once the petals have faded. Seed heads snap open like bird beaks to release the seeds. Geraniums bloom for months beginning around May and continuing until October or November. If the cup shaped flowers fade in the summer heat trim the plant back and water deeply to encourage repeat blooming. Geraniums prefer light shade and well-drained soil.
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Geraniums were once considered the "must have" plant for English gardens. Perennial geraniums are not related to annual geraniums, but ... more

This large cultivar variety (28" tall x 45" spread) features massive thick blue-green leaves with an intense creamy-yellow center. Mature leaves are puckered. This hosta is slug resistant, and can also tolerate a bit of sun. Good for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Sunlight requirements of different hostas vary widely, depending on foliage color, which ranges from a deep blue to a light chartreuse to a soft creamy white. In general, the lighter the foliage, the brighter the sun. The deeper darker foliage retains it color best in moderate shade, while the variegated varieties need more sunlight to keep their white and gold stripes. All hostas need some shade and few, if any, will do well in strong direct sunlight. Plant in rich organic soil with a slightly acidic pH. Dig the planting hole about a foot deep, and wide enough to accommodate spread. Hostas are rugged and tolerate almost any soil. Drainage is most important, to prevent dormant season crown rot. When newly planted, keep the roots moist, not wet. Once established, hosta plants aren’t fussy. Fertilize each spring and again in summer. Granular fertilizers should never sit on the leaves. Deer find them tasty, and you might try planting daffodils around your hosta to keep them away from the emerging shoots. Slugs leave unsightly holes in the leaves, but a light scattering of sand around your plants will help keep them away.
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This large cultivar variety (28" tall x 45" spread) features massive thick blue-green leaves with an intense creamy-yellow center. Mature ... more

16" tall x 36" wide. Tardiana Group. Lovely, compact and variegated, this midsize hosta forms an attractive, dense mound of smooth, heart-shaped, chartreuse gold leaves with striking irregular blue-green margins. Although it is grown primarily for its beautiful foliage which provides color, contrast and texture to the landscape, the distinctive pale lavender flowers also appear on showy scapes above the foliage in summer. Heavy, substantial foliage resists slug damage. A dependable and versatile perennial requiring little care.
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16" tall x 36" wide. Tardiana Group. Lovely, compact and variegated, this midsize hosta forms an attractive, dense mound of ... more

18" tall x 30" wide - Tardiana Group (generally large-leaved cultivars with blue-green leaves.) Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators, deer resistant, rabbit resistant, slug resistant, low maintenance. ("Resistant" does not mean "proof".) An excellent hosta for a small garden with a compact, medium-sized mound of gorgeous, glaucous blue-green, flattened, heart-shape leaves. Pairs well with bright, variegated hosta varieties. Slow growing. Retains its color well in the heat of summer in shadier locations. Dies back in winter. Tall stems of showy pale lavender-mauve flowers on 26" stems emerge in summer. It is an erect plant growing to about 14 inches tall with heavily textured. spear-shaped blue-green leaves resembling seersucker fabric. Hostas prefer consistent moisture but will tolerate somewhat dry soil. Drainage is most important, to prevent dormant season crown rot. They might wilt in very warm temperatures unless frequently watered, and high humidity sometimes encourages snails and slugs, which can chew ragged disfiguring holes in the foliage. Keeping the ground free of thick mulches can discourage slugs and snails. Fertilize each spring and again in summer. Granular fertilizers should never sit on the leaves. Deer find them tasty, and you might try planting daffodils around your hosta to keep them away from the emerging shoots. Slugs leave unsightly holes in the leaves, but a light scattering of sand around your plants will help keep them away.
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18" tall x 30" wide - Tardiana Group (generally large-leaved cultivars with blue-green leaves.) Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators, deer resistant, ... more

In spring, its heart-shaped leaves have a blue center and a thick creamy white margin. By summer, the center of the leaves deepens to blue-green and the margin brightens to white. The thick, slug resistant foliage may develop a greenish blush over portions of the margin during late summer. Attracts hummingbirds. 16" tall x 30" wide. Good background plant in shady borders, shade gardens or woodland gardens.
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In spring, its heart-shaped leaves have a blue center and a thick creamy white margin. By summer, the center of ... more

This medium sized hosta (18" tall x 28" wide) has large, thick, heart-shaped, lightly corrugated foliage with wide, bluegreen border that surrounds the parchment center. Vigorous grower, compact. Lavender blooms in midsummer. Part sun to shade. Sunlight requirements of different hostas vary widely, depending on foliage color. In general, the lighter the foliage, the brighter the sun. The deeper darker foliage retains its color best in moderate shade, while the variegated varieties need more sunlight to keep their white and gold stripes. Hostas are rugged and tolerate almost any soil. Drainage is most important, to prevent dormant season crown rot. When newly planted, keep the roots moist, not wet. Once established, hosta plants aren't fussy. Fertilize each spring and again in summer. Granular fertilizers should never sit on the leaves. Deer find them tasty, and you might try planting daffodils around your hosta to keep them away from the emerging shoots. Slugs leave unsightly holes in the leaves, but a light scattering of sand around your plants will help keep them away.
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This medium sized hosta (18" tall x 28" wide) has large, thick, heart-shaped, lightly corrugated foliage with wide, bluegreen border ... more

A miniature, clump-forming hosta that produces a symmetrical foliage mound (to 6" tall and 11" wide) of thick, rounded, blue green to gray-green leaves (2" long by 2 1/2" wide). This one needs fairly deep shade. Sunlight requirements of different hostas vary widely, depending on foliage color, which ranges from a deep blue to a light chartreuse to a soft creamy white. In general, the lighter the foliage, the brighter the sun. The deeper darker foliage retains it color best in moderate shade, while the variegated varieties need more sunlight to keep their white and gold stripes. All hostas need some shade and few, if any, will do well in strong direct sunlight. Plant in rich organic soil with a slightly acidic pH. Dig the planting hole about a foot deep, and wide enough to accommodate spread. Hostas are rugged and tolerate almost any soil. Drainage is most important, to prevent dormant season crown rot. When newly planted, keep the roots moist, not wet. Once established, hosta plants aren’t fussy. Fertilize each spring and again in summer. Granular fertilizers should never sit on the leaves. Deer find them tasty, and you might try planting daffodils around your hosta to keep them away from the emerging shoots.Slugs leave unsightly holes in the leaves, but a light scattering of sand around your plants will help keep them away.
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A miniature, clump-forming hosta that produces a symmetrical foliage mound (to 6" tall and 11" wide) of thick, rounded, blue ... more

14" tall x 30" wide. This hosta brightens up the most shaded areas with its very bright golden heart shaped leaves. The small leaves also have moderate corrugation and form a dense mound. Pale lavender to near white flowers mid summer.
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14" tall x 30" wide. This hosta brightens up the most shaded areas with its very bright golden heart shaped ... more

This hosta has a foliage height at maturity of 9 inches, a spread of 29 inches, and a scape height of 15 inches. With showy, wavy margins, the dark green leaves have creamy yellow margins in spring, maturing to creamy white margins in summer. A vigorous, fast-growing variety suitable for edging or landscapes. Sunlight requirements of different hostas vary widely, depending on foliage color. In general, the lighter the foliage, the brighter the sun. The deeper darker foliage retains it color best in moderate shade, while the variegated varieties need more sunlight to keep their white and gold stripes. Hostas are rugged and tolerate almost any soil. Drainage is most important, to prevent dormant season crown rot. When newly planted, keep the roots moist, not wet. Once established, hosta plants aren?t fussy. Fertilize each spring and again in summer. Granular fertilizers should never sit on the leaves. Deer find them tasty, and you might try planting daffodils around your hosta to keep them away from the emerging shoots. Slugs leave unsightly holes in the leaves, but a light scattering of sand around your plants will help keep them away.
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This hosta has a foliage height at maturity of 9 inches, a spread of 29 inches, and a scape height ... more

Attractive flowers, a long flowering season, and versatility make the Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa, an old-fashioned favorite. Their showy flowers are excellent for cutting, drying, pressing, and attracting butterflies. The name is derived from scabies, Latin for itch, referring to the ability to cure irritation of the skin. Scabiosa grows best in full sun in well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Dead head to prolong blooming cycle. This perennial is good for rock gardens, borders, mid-bed plantings, and small group plantings.
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Attractive flowers, a long flowering season, and versatility make the Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa, an old-fashioned favorite. Their showy flowers are ... more

Attractive flowers, a long flowering season, and versatility make the Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa, an old-fashioned favorite. Their showy flowers are excellent for cutting, drying, pressing, and attracting butterflies. The name is derived from scabies, Latin for itch, referring to the ability to cure irritation of the skin. Scabiosa grows best in full sun in well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Dead head to prolong blooming cycle. This perennial is good for rock gardens, borders, mid-bed plantings, and small group plantings.
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Attractive flowers, a long flowering season, and versatility make the Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa, an old-fashioned favorite. Their showy flowers are ... more