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Are bluebonnets only in Texas? There are five different species of the plants with two of the most predominant species only growing naturally in Texas. In the 1930s the Texas Highway Department planted bluebonnets around the major highways throughout the state as part of a beautification project. There is actually no law that prohibits picking […]

What does crown imperial smell like? The plant is very ornamental and produces fragrant orange and yellow blooms in spring. The foliage is also attractive and fragrant, but dies back by early summer as the plant goes dormant. The fragrance is said by some to smell of garlic, others feel it is closer to a

Where is the best place to plant Andromeda? Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica) is a useful broadleaf, evergreen shrub in the same family (Ericaceae) as holly, rhododendron and mountain laurel. It is valued in the landscape for its resilience in conditions common to Northeast gardens and sometimes difficult to fill: light shade and moist, mildly acidic

What is the most popular sunflower? The most common species in gardens is Helianthus annuus, which is referred to as the common sunflower. Alternative Names common sunflower, Kansas sunflower, mirasol; Helianthus comes from the Greek helios anthos, meaning “sun flower” (Kindscher 1987). The species name annuus means “annual.Helianthus is derived from Greek ἥλιος hēlios sun

Why is blackgrass a problem? Black-grass can greatly affect yield and cause contamination issues at harvest. A few weeds one year can become a significant weed burden over a short time frame. Destroying (spraying with glyphosate or cutting) patches of black-grass in winter wheat in the first week of June will reduce viable seed return.Preventing

Does Hawaiian Ti need full sun? Hawaiian ti plants love bright sunny windows, but too much sunlight can burn their leaves. On the other hand, leaves may lose their fancy streaks or even fade to green without enough light, so you’ll have to strike a balance. Ti plants are happiest in a sunny room or

Is Cornus controversa evergreen? A beautiful addition to any garden, this slow growing deciduous tree / large shrub boasts beautiful, elegantly layered horizontal branches, which will bear clusters of small white flowers in summer. Creamy-white variegated leaves turning yellow in autumn. Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’ is a rounded tree with tiered branches. Its foliage is bright

Do spotted begonias like sun or shade? Spotted Begonia plants prefer bright, indirect light. They can tolerate some direct sunlight, but too much can cause their leaves to burn. An east-facing window that receives filtered sunlight is an excellent spot for these plants. If you don’t have access to a window with enough light, you

Are there any naturally blue plants? Although blue flowers are rare in plants, almost no plant has blue leaves – except a handful of plants found on the floor of tropical rainforests. The main reason for this has to do with the physics of light. Pigments appear the colour of the light they don’t absorb,

Do lupines like sun or shade? Light: Full sun is preferred. Lupine can grow in part shade, but flowering will be lessened. Soil: Lupine needs well-draining soil above all else. Even in ideal climates and growing conditions, lupines tend to be short-lived perennials and individuals will typically live between 2-5 years.Lupines like acidic soil and