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Ziva Paperwhites Daffodil


"The Daffodil 'Paperwhite Ziva', 'Narcissi tazetta', is a fall planted bulb. Ward off winter blues by growing paperwhites indoors. Paperwhites are exceptionally fragrant flowers, that can be cultivated in pots or dishes containing either pebbles and water, or soil. They are one of the easiest bulbs to grow indoors, since they do not require any precooling. Each stem produces a perky cluster of pure white flowers. When the sprouts emerge, move the pots to a sunny location. Try growing in a variety of decorative materials, or adding seashells or colored stones for interest."
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The Lungwort Victorian Brooch, `Pulmonaria,' is a wonderful shade groundcover. Also called Bethlehem Sage, this wonderful plant will be able to lighten up areas of the garden that other plants would die in. Its green foliage is wavy, spear shaped and speckled with silver. The flowers can bloom for up to three months, and are magenta-coral in color with ruby red calyces. These slug and mildew resistant plants can grow to a height of eighteen inches with a spread of up to two feet. This easy to grow plant is perfect for the beginning gardener.

The Freesia Mixed Double Bloom, `Iridaceae,' produces wonderfully fragrant double flowers in mixed colors. This spring planted corm is most commonly grown for cut flowers that are brought indoors for their wonderful fragrance. To encourage new flowers to open, pinch out topmost buds and deadhead spend flowers. This plant requires intense sunlight and a rich soil to grow best. They should, however, be kept in a cooler location, as extreme heat can damage the plants. They are most commonly grown in flowerbeds and borders.

The Native American Plum Tree, `Prunus americana,' is a small, deciduous tree that can grow with either a single trunk like a tree, or many stems like a shrub. They can be found occurring naturally in rocky or sandy soils in woodlands, pastures, streams and hedgerows. It will typically reach a height of fifteen to twenty-five feet, and has a broad, spreading crown. Its branches and twigs are an attractive dark reddish-brown color, and its sweet fruits will attract wildlife. It is also called the Native Plum, Hedge Plum, Sloe or Wild Plum.

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