Perennials

Tim Lundie on March 20th, 2011

Zones: 4-9 Bloom Span: Three to four months Growing Conditions: Prefers cool and moist soil combined with full sun. Will also grow in partial shade. Care: Tradescantia can be a bit of an aggressive plant, therefore you may need to control new plant growth by weeding out young plants as they form. Or, you can [...]

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Tim Lundie on March 17th, 2011

Zones: 3-9 Bloom Span: Three to four months Growing Conditions: Nearly any type of soil will do, though it prefers soil that is dry and lean. In addition, it is longer lasting in cooler climates. Care: It is difficult to start this flower from seed and is best to propagate with cuttings. It is also [...]

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Tim Lundie on March 17th, 2011

Zones: 5-9 Bloom Span: Three or more months Growing Conditions: Prefers well-drained soil in the winter and moist conditions in the summer. Requires winter protection in cooler zones and full sun during the growing season. Care: Kniphophia is a spiky flower that is attractive to hummingbirds. To get long lasting blooms, be sure to provide [...]

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