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Impatiens

Few annuals that grow in shade provide the range and intensity of color of impatiens. Impatiens are the most popular bedding plants in the United States because of their beauty and ease of growth.
Height/Spread
Impatiens used to be rather tall leggy annuals, but newer varieties are [...]

January 27th, 2009 | Tags: Adequate Moisture, Afternoon Sun, Bedding Plants, Blooms, Center Space, Flower Colors, Hanging Baskets, Home Landscape, Hot Afternoon, Leaf Color, New Guinea, Ornamental Features, Partial Shade, Rich Moist Soil, Tender Annuals, Tree Roots, Water Plants, Water Soluble Fertilizer, White Violet, Window Boxes | Category: Flowers | Leave a comment

Hosta

Hostas are easy-to-grow, shade-tolerant perennials grown mainly for their beautiful foliage.
Height/Spread
The size of hostas varies greatly. The largest measures 4 feet in height with 20-inch-long leaves. The smallest collectors’ miniatures may be only a few inches across. Most hostas range between 1 and 2½ feet tall. Growing conditions influence size.
Growth Rate
Hostas are very long-lived. [...]

January 17th, 2009 | Tags: Dry Periods, Foliage, Garden Slugs, Gardeners, Good Planting, Hostas, Lavender, Leaf Color, Leaf Dieback, Leaf Veins, Miniatures, Mounds, Ornamental Features, Rain Storms, Shade Tolerant Perennials, Space Plants, Stalks, Voles, Wavy Edge, Whitish Spots | Category: Flowers | Leave a comment