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Is fuscia a real color?
Fuchsia (/ˈfjuːʃə/, FEW-shə) is a vivid purplish red color, named after the color of the flower of the fuchsia plant, which was named by a French botanist, Charles Plumier, after the 16th-century German botanist Leonhart Fuchs. ... The…
Are Forget-Me-Nots bad for dogs?
More precisely, as stated by the University of California, forget-me-not (Myosotis Sylvatica specie) is classified safe for pets. As also stated by other sources, such as forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica), is safe for birds, cats, dogs,…
Can you eat pepper tree berries?
Brazilian pink pepper tree (Schinus terebinthifolius) berries are generally not considered to be safe for eating. Please use caution before attempting to eat these. Just touching the plant can cause a skin reaction, especially if out in the…
Are rhododendrons poisonous to other plants?
As far as I understand it, Rhododendrons do not secrete anything that is poisonous or toxic. Nothing will grow beneath Rhododendrons, simply because of the dense shade they create. This will be especially true with groups of Rhododendrons…
Will coleus come back every year?
Coleus is a perennial, a tropical shrub, that is not hardy except in warm, frost-free zones. Cannas are reliably hardy in the ground outside from around Zone 7 and upward (warmer.) ... Here in the Chicagoland area, zone 5, Coleus is grown…
How close together can you plant impatiens?
Space your impatiens close together to incite taller growth. Planting impatiens about six inches apart will encourage them to grow upright. Conversely, if you're planting impatiens as groundcover in a flower bed, space them farther…
Is creeping thyme toxic to dogs?
“The creeping thyme does well as a dog-friendly ground cover. Irish Moss, Labrador Violet, Miniature Stonecrop (although invasive, so be careful where you plant it) as well as snow in summer are rather dog-abuse-tolerant and are non-toxic.”…
How tall does Gaillardia get?
Gaillardia may grow in a compact mound up to 36 inches tall (90 cm), but most cultivars generally reach 12-18 inches (30-45 cm). Gaillardia thrive in full sun, in average, medium, well-drained soil, in rocky or sandy places.
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What can I plant with Siberian iris?
Great Companion Plants for your Siberian Irises Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle) ... Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' (Wormwood) ... Euphorbia polychroma (Cushion Spurge) ... Tanacetum coccineum (Painted Daisy) ...…
What is Lily of the Valley good for?
Lily-of-the-valley is used for heart problems including heart failure and irregular heartbeat. It is also used for urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney stones, weak contractions in labor, epilepsy, fluid retention (edema), strokes and…