Aquilegia - Fine Gardening
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Surprises and Lessons From Barbara’s Garden
Today’s photos are from Barbara Owen in Wellesley, Massachusetts. I’ve been enjoying the submissions from many gardeners showing their “best in show” or “summer highlights.” As I reviewed my photos…
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Regional Picks: Plants for Dry Shade – Southern Plains
Golden columbine Name: Aquilegia chrysantha and cvs. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Size: 2 feet tall and wide Conditions: Partial to full shade; sandy to loam soil Any perennial…
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The Best Perennials to Start From Seed—Southeast
1. Woodland phlox Name: Phlox divaricata USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8 Size: 10 to 15 inches tall, spreading indefinitely Conditions: Partial to full shade; moist, well-drained soil; can tolerate dry shade…
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Regional Reports: The Best Perennials to Start from Seed – Northern Plains
1. ‘Origami Mix’ columbine Name: Aquilegia caerulea ‘Origami Mix’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Size: 14 to 16 inches tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist,…
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The Best of the Best Native Plants
What makes native plants so great? According to some experts, it’s because these plants are practically perfect: They are built to thrive in the conditions of a specific region without…