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Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Ranunculus acris on Apr 08 2009
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Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Trifolium repens on Apr 08 2009
Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Tussilago farfara on Apr 08 2009
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Philadelphus coronarius on Apr 08 2009
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Lilium 'Stargazer' on Apr 06 2009 (Last edit was on Apr 06 2009)
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Anemone hupehensis on Apr 06 2009
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Ophiopogon japonicus on Apr 05 2009
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Pieris japonica on Apr 05 2009 (Last edit was on Mar 15 2014)
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Primula vulgaris on Apr 05 2009
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Dianthus caryophyllus on Apr 05 2009 (Last edit was on Jun 11 2009)
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If you pick a very big bunch of buttercups and hang them upside-down to dry, the bright yellow colour will last through winter.
Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Trifolium repens on Apr 08 2009
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Used as a medicinal herb to relieve coughs and colds, rheumatic pains and fevers. Also used as a blood cleanser.
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Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Tussilago farfara on Apr 08 2009
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The name Tussilago derives from "tussi" - cough, and "agere" - drive out. Has been used as herbal remedy to relieve coughs, but this is no longer recommended because the plant also contains the pyrrolizidin-alcaloid senkirkin which can damage the liver.
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Philadelphus coronarius on Apr 08 2009
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Very hardy, old-fashioned shrub with fragrant large white flowers
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Lilium 'Stargazer' on Apr 06 2009 (Last edit was on Apr 06 2009)
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The slugs like this lily as much as I do. I always keep some in pots and they do well and often get five feet tall. Otherwise I have to use lots of slug bait. Have wonderful scent.
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Anemone hupehensis on Apr 06 2009
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I like this perennials because it is one of the few that blooms in late summer and fall with a lavender color. Flower stems are tall, and need support. Flowers are semi-double are structured in what I think of as a delicate manner. Once established are easily maintained or multiplied.
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Ophiopogon japonicus on Apr 05 2009
In northern coastal areas needs full sun, In hot dry areas looks best in partial shade. I use it around fish pond and in areas around brick patio. Very slow spreading, and easily divided.
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Pieris japonica on Apr 05 2009 (Last edit was on Mar 15 2014)
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In northern coastal areas can take full sun if gets plenty of water. Treated much the same as rhondodendron and azalea which it is related to.
Comes in varieties with variegated leaves and flowering varieties of maroon, pink and white. |
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Primula vulgaris on Apr 05 2009
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My old simple primrose has multiplied and taken care of itself for 25 years. A little plant that is hardy when placed in the correct spot with early blooms every spring.
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Dianthus caryophyllus on Apr 05 2009 (Last edit was on Jun 11 2009)
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In my yard it thrives on neglect. Some varieties are highly fragrant with a cinnamon/clove-like smell. In the bed that I planted it in the plant has spread to over 6 feet by 4 feet. Even the smaller plants that were cuttings are between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 feet square. Needs well drained soil. The fragrance of mine is incredible. I would vote it "Best fragrant flower".
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