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How Fast Do Conifers Grow?
Obtuse or Hinoki falsecypress grows to between 50 and 75 feet tall at a medium rate. The Klein's Nest cultivar grows to only 3 feet. Tsuga diversifolia or Japanese hemlock grows at a medium rate to a height of 50 to 75 feet.
California
Santa Monica
Fraser Fir vs. Balsam Fir
The Fraser fir is sometimes known as the southern balsam fir.The main difference between the Fraser fir and the balsam fir is the construction of their pinecones. On a balsam pinecone, the bracts are shorter and hidden beneath the scales.Fraser firs typically...
California
Santa Monica
Northwind Switch Grass
Prices start at : 55.95 USD / #2 Container range: 1.2 - 1.8 gallons (5 - 8 liters)

'Northwind' grass was one of the many important tall-grasses that covered the U.S. prairies. Northwind is a native grass and it is tough! Use it in your landscape as a vertical accent, in a mixed border, or as border hedge.
  • Fall Color: Yellow
  • Foliage: Deep Green
  • Mature Height: 5 - 6 feet
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
  • Mature Spread: 2 - 3 feet
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
Nebraska
Omaha
Porcupine Grass
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

In early spring remove the dead foliage before the plants begins new growth. It will hold up to wind and snow. The 'Porcupine' tolerates a wide range of soil types and is moderately drought tolerant.
  • Foliage: Green
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Mature Spread: 3 - 4 feet
  • Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
  • Mature Height: 6 - 8 feet
Nebraska
Omaha
St John\'s Wort Pumpkin (Hypericum)
Prices start at : 42.95 USD / 3 Gal

St John's Wort Pumpkin is a yellow flowering perennial that produces bright orange to pink berries in the fall that do well in cut containers. We recommend feeding your St John's Wort Pumpkin in the very early spring and again in mid summer after all...
Maryland
Bowie
How to Kill Rose Slugs
Although mild infestations might make plants look unattractive, the roses suffer no lasting damage. Repeat treatment every seven to 14 days until you spot no more rose sawfly larvae on your plants.Although nontoxic to humans, insecticidal soap can still...
California
Santa Monica
Poisonous Grape Vines
Grape vines can be used for decoration in birdcages, as they are not toxic to birds.Grape vines can be used in survival situations as a source of water. While some dogs have no adverse reactions after eating grapes or grape vine, others become extremely...
California
Santa Monica
Maiden Grass
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Cut back the previous year's growth before growth starts to appear in early spring. Planting too early in the spring may cause the roots to rot. A silver stripe runs up the middle of the sword-like green leaves.
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
  • Botanical Name: Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
  • Foliage: Silvery Green
  • Soil Type: Well Drained
Nebraska
Omaha
Heuchera Autumn Bride
Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 1 GAL

The foliage of this tough heat and humidity tolerant Heuchera Autumn Bride is chartreuse with a slight lime green or yellow tint on the newer leaves. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and...
Maryland
Bowie
Outside Plants That Require No Sun
According to Nature North, there are several types of violets. According to the Hostas website, the plant tolerates early morning sunlight but thrives best in shaded areas for the remainder of the day.
California
Santa Monica
Fruit Trees That Like Wet Soil
The rootstock is preferred because of its tolerance for certain soil conditions or resistance to disease. They can grow twenty feet high.The citation rootstock is used to grow peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums.
California
Santa Monica
Adaptations for Maple Trees
Their roots branch out extensively to cover more area and thus absorb more nutrients and water from the soil. Their resilience is due to particular adaptations they have evolved. Members of the Acer genus have developed adaptations that help them reproduce...
California
Santa Monica
What Is the Best Climate for Growing Soybeans?
This crop can grow almost anywhere with a warm growing season, ample water, and sunlight.Soybeans are usually planted when the soil temperature is between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and a hard frost is unlikely.
California
Santa Monica
Tradescantia Sweet Kate
★★★★★
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 Gal

From the lovely chartreuse foliage to the beautiful bluish purple flowers, this is a ground cover unlike any other. Few plants shine as brightly as Sweet Kate does in the shade garden.
Maryland
Bowie
Autumn Brilliance Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora)
★★★★★
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 Gal

Easily grown in average, slightly acidic, medium to wet soils in part shade to full shade. Meaning fern in reference to the presence of some species of wood ferns in woodland areas populated with oaks.
Maryland
Bowie
Heuchera Citronelle
★★★★★
Prices start at : 18.95 USD / 1 Gal

The chartreuse foliage will stand out in any shady garden, be it in a pot, garden bed, or as a mass planting. Let this lime green superstar make your shade garden shine. Useful in rock gardens, borders and open woodland gardens.
Maryland
Bowie
Heuchera Caramel
★★★★★
Prices start at : 18.95 USD / 1 GAL

The foliage of this tough heat and humidity tolerant Heuchera is golden apricot with a slight earthy green or rose tint on the newer leaves. This shade perennial is a great addition to your yard or landscape.
Maryland
Bowie
Heuchera Palace Purple
★★★★★
Prices start at : 15.95 USD / 1 Gal

Remove stems of faded flower panicles to encourage continued bloom (bloom is more apt to repeat in cool summer climates than hot ones). Tiny, pinkish white, bell-shaped flowers in open, airy panicles are borne on slender, wiry, dark red stems extending...
Maryland
Bowie
Purple Fountain Grass
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

You could even put a couple in pots for a stately welcome to your front porch or patio. Plant one or several today! * Drough & heat resistant * Tall summer purple plumes * Year round color
  • Botanical Name: Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Flower Color: Red, Burgundy
  • Mature Spread: 2 - 3 feet
Nebraska
Omaha
Bonfire Euphorbia
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 5" Container

Late-summer cutback can be beneficial if plants start to "birdnest." Use gloves since sap may irritate skin of susceptible individuals. Divide every two to three years or as needed.
  • Mature Height: 12 - 18 inches
  • Soil Type: Widely adaptable
  • Botanical Name: Euphorbia polychroma 'Bonfire'
  • Mature Spread: 30 - 36 inches
  • Foliage: Red
Nebraska
Omaha
Lucifer Crocosmia
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 5" Container

Even when not in bloom, Crocosmia Lucifer has attractive, tropical looking foliage. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. It is cold hardy to zone 5, making this is a great perennial for northern gardens that want a tropical...
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Foliage: Dark Green
  • Mature Height: 24 - 36 inches
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Nebraska
Omaha
Ladys Mantle
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

If one is looking for a fast growing, low maintenance perennial as a ground cover or mass plantings, this is the one for you. The blossoms can be used as dried flower arrangements.
  • Botanical Name: Alchemilla mollis
  • Mature Height: 18 - 24 inches
  • Fall Color: Yellow
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Soil Type: Normal, Sandy, Clay
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
Nebraska
Omaha
Tuscan Sun Sunflower
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / Quart Container

This is one of the few daisies that doesn't need dead-heading to thrive and continue to pump out flowers. Plant Tuscan Sun Sunflowers in full sun or light shade, in the perennial border or the flower bed.

Average

    • Moisture: Average
    • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
    • Mature Spread: 2 - 3 feet
    • Foliage: Green
    • Brand: Proven Winners
    • Soil Type: Average
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
    Prices start at : 29.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

    Karl Foerster will not self-seed, so you don't have to worry about it becoming invasive as with some other grasses. The affect is stunning in any landscape! As the seed heads mature, they transition to shades of tan that persist through fall and can even...
    • Foliage: Green
    • Flower Color: Reddish Bronze
    • Sun Exposure: Partial Sun
    • Botanical Name: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
    • Soil Type: Moist, Well Draining
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    What Is the Difference Between a Silver Maple Tree & a Red Maple Tree?
    The red maple will reach heights of 40 to 60 feet and widths of 25 to 45 feet.The silver maple's leaves are wider than the red maple's (5 to 7 inches versus 2 to 6 inches) and have five lobes instead of three.
    California
    Santa Monica
    Adaptations of the Sunflower Plant
    Sunlight adaptations appear within the head of the flower, which rotates or moves with the rising and setting of the sun, according to the University of Wisconsin. In effect, sunflowers can survive in both high- and low-temperature climates ranging from...
    California
    Santa Monica
    Stachys Big Ears (Stachys Helene Von Stein)
    Prices start at : 17.95 USD / 1 GAL

    ‘Big Ears' has better resistance to these problems than the species and many other cultivars. Drought tolerant. Divide when necessary or to fill in bare patches. If mid-summer foliage decline occurs, pick off damaged leaves as needed.
    Maryland
    Bowie
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