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Primula veris,Campanula rotundifolia, Verbascum thapsus, Armeria maritime, Only those few of us who are botanists will be able to identify behind the technical nomenclature the flowers known to the majority by less formidable titles: Cowslip, Bluebell, Mullein, Thrift. But the number will be even less of those who can penetrate into the lost world concealed by the popular names: they are so long with us we imagine they are part of a permanent tradition. Maybe you have heard of the growing trend to plant flowers that have original names reflecting the life of the virgin mother Mary. So much can be gained from learning about the history of our favorite plants and trees. Backyardgardener is the Largest Gardening Store in the World.
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Unlike some of the newer coreopsis selections, 'Heaven's Gate' is super-tough, surviving harsh winters where others have succumbed. Beautiful blooms are ruby pink with a deep red center, topping full plants that grow quickly to 18" tall and wide.
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Spreading, mounded bright green foliage are covered with velvety wine-red daisies. Petal tips are lightly frosted white, giving a two-tone effect. Plants are well adapted, with excellent disease resistance. Plants do not self-seed, and reliably (more ...)
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Blooms start butter yellow with crimson eye, shifting to ruby red in cool weather. Reliably hardy mounds are covered with daisies from July to October. This will surely be a garden favorite - for cutflowers, containers and extra appeal in the sun (more ...)
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This compact, bushy native is a welcome addition for small spaces and native plant gardens. The bright yellow blooms standout in pure color, lending simplicity to naturalistic gardens.
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Hardy coreopsis boasts rich yellow blooms with burgundy-splashed centers. In autumn the blooms transform to rich burgundy red.
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