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Hops (Humulus lupulus)A fast growing hardy, perennial vine. They can grow up to 25 feet in a single season. Commonly cultivated for brewing beer, the hop flowers can be harvested near the end of summer.
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Fuschia Fuschia triphylla
An flowering annual plant in our region, this is a great selection for a shade garden. This trailing plant add a pop of color to any shady spot. Fuschia are great in hanging baskets and container gardens which show off the unique flowers.
Fuschia Fuschia triphylla
An flowering annual plant in our region, this is a great selection for a shade garden. This trailing plant add a pop of color to any shady spot. Fuschia are great in hanging baskets and container gardens which show off the unique flowers.
Pansy, Violax x spp
Pansies are a flower typically seen in early summer/late spring. The flower is two to three inches in diameter and is available in a wide range of colors and bicolors. The plant can reach 9” tall and prefers sun or partial sun.
Historically, the pansy has attracted the attention of poets and artists including William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, Pierre-Joseph Redouté, and Georgia O'Keeffe. The flower is a recurring motif in cultural artifacts such as embroidery designs and greeting cards.
Historically, the pansy has attracted the attention of poets and artists including William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, Pierre-Joseph Redouté, and Georgia O'Keeffe. The flower is a recurring motif in cultural artifacts such as embroidery designs and greeting cards.
Helleborus, Helleborus x hybridus
There are approximately 20 species of this perennial flowering plant. Native to Europe and Asia, this perennial has dark green glossy foliage that remains through the winter and a beautiful cup-like flower that can remain on the plant for many months - even through winter.
This plant is a spectacular selection to add charm and year round green to a garden.
This plant is a spectacular selection to add charm and year round green to a garden.
Pointsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima
An indoor plant that is a popular seasonal holiday decoration. The plant is available in many sizes from mini self watering pots to tree form container plants. When leaves or petals are broken a milky sap appears. The flowers add brilliant color to any indoor space during Rochester's long winters.
Common Misconception: In the US there is a common misconception that the plant is highly toxic. This is not true; however it can be mildly irritating to the skin or stomach and we do not advise ingesting plant parts.
Common Misconception: In the US there is a common misconception that the plant is highly toxic. This is not true; however it can be mildly irritating to the skin or stomach and we do not advise ingesting plant parts.
Mum, Chrysanthemum
A fall flowering perennial plant with a robust flowers. The flowers can be daisy-like , pompons, or buttons. Traditionally producing a yellow flower, many otrher colors are available, including red, orange, white and purple. The flowers The mature size ranges based on species and variety.
Brighten up your gardens with some flowering mums.
Brighten up your gardens with some flowering mums.
Hydrangea
A shade-loving flowering deciduous shrub, sizes ranges based on variety and cultivar. In most species the flowers are white, but in some species (notably H. macrophylla), can be blue, red, pink, light purple, or dark purple. In these species the color is affected by the pH of the soil; acidic soils produce blue flowers, neutral soils produce very pale cream petals, and alkaline soils results in pink or purple.
Tip: Using an acidic plant food, will encourage purple blooms.
Tip: Using an acidic plant food, will encourage purple blooms.
Lilac, Syringa
There are over 20 species of LLilacs, which are a woody plant in the olive family (Oleaceae), native to woodland and scrub from southeastern Europe to eastern Asia. Lilacs are deciduous shrubs ranging from 6'-32' tall. Lilac flowers are produced in spring and have a strong fragrance.
Natives to Roester are very familiar with Lilacs, our city hosts the Annual Lilac Festival which is the longest running festival in North America. The festival has been held since 1898 in the historic Highland Park and has the most varieties of lilacs in any single place, many developed in Rochester.
Natives to Roester are very familiar with Lilacs, our city hosts the Annual Lilac Festival which is the longest running festival in North America. The festival has been held since 1898 in the historic Highland Park and has the most varieties of lilacs in any single place, many developed in Rochester.
Crocus, Crocus sativus
One of the early blooming perennials in our region. Crocus aer commonly seen in purple, yellow and white, but a wdie variety of cultivars of varing shades exist. Crocus belong to the iris family and is native to Europe, West and Central Asia. The flowers are very impressive and beautiful and give us one of the first signs of spring.
Jade, Crassula ovata
Also known as friendship tree, lucky plant or Money Plant.
Jade is an indoor succulent plant with small pink or white flowers. This plant is very low maintenence. The structure of the branches and dark green leaves will accent any room.
Light: Bright Light
Water: Succulents don't require a lot of water. Allow the soil to dry about half way down the container before watering... but don't let it get "bone" dry, then water thoroughly.
Jade is an indoor succulent plant with small pink or white flowers. This plant is very low maintenence. The structure of the branches and dark green leaves will accent any room.
Light: Bright Light
Water: Succulents don't require a lot of water. Allow the soil to dry about half way down the container before watering... but don't let it get "bone" dry, then water thoroughly.