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Massachusetts Kinnikinick (Arctostaphylosuva-ursi 'Massachusetts') 2 Persian Rose New York Aster (Aster novi belgii 'Persian Rose'): 4 Vancouver Jade Kinnikinick (Arctostaphylosuva-ursi 'Vancouver Jade'): 2 Massachusetts Kinnikinick ... [... more]
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Laurus nobilis
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 where it is best grown in rich, moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. North of Zone 8, it may be grown in containers as a houseplant. Place containers outdoors in summer in part shade locations. ... [... more]
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Cyrtostachys lakka
Lipstick palm is a tropical plant that requires tropical growing conditions. It is winter hardy to USDA Zones 11-12 where it best grows in evenly moist, well-drained soils with dappled sun. Mature plants tolerate full sun. Plants are intolerant ... [... more]
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Gardenia thunbergia
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-12 where it may be grown in the garden in humusy, organically rich, acidic, well-drained soils in part shade. Consider raised plantings in areas with heavy clay soil. Water plant soils consistently. Plants appreciate ... [... more]
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Stachys 'Sentimental Journey'
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 9-11 where it is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Soils should be kept evenly moist, but established plants have some drought tolerance. In St. Louis, this plant is ... [... more]
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Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy ...
A practical guide for the dedicated home gardener with descriptions and assessments of 245 genera of true annuals as well as plants that behave like annuals in USDA zones 17. [... more]
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Prunus mume
Winter hardy to USDA Zones 6-8 where it is grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained, acidic loams in full sun to part shade. Best flowering is in full sun. Foliage appreciates some part afternoon shade in the hot summers of the deep South. ... [... more]
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Tropicals
A pictorial dictionary of landscape plants designed for USDA zones 9, 10, and 11. It is also ideal for greenhouse gardeners who grow tender exotics under cover, and it is frequently used as an identification guide for plant lovers who travel to the [... more]
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Medicinal Herbs
This is the one and only book you'll need to learn, enjoy, and fully master herb gardening. Practical, easy to use, and engagingly written, this book takes you through all stages of herb cultivation and use: - Includes USDA Zones 3-6- Preparing the soil- [... more]
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Garden Perennials for the Coastal South
Over 1,000 fail-proof plants. Finally: a book that addresses the unique challenges of gardening in the coastal South. Master Gardener Barbara Sullivan provides an authoritative guide for gardeners from Tidewater Virginia to Florida and all along the Gulf [... more]
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Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden
Book Description: Though names like jujube, juneberry, maypop, and shipova may seem exotic, these fruits offer ample rewards to the gardener willing to go only slightly off the beaten path at local nurseries. They are reliable even in the toughest garden [... more]
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Showy Lady Slipper Cypripedium reginae
Features: 4 year old plants Recommended optimal USDA zones are 3 to 7. Plants may be grown in zone 2 with extra winter mulching Our Plants .... Are 100% laboratory propagated from seed! Should flower within 2 years. Plants will be available for purchase [... more]
$59.95
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