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Chionanthus virginicus tree in bloom

How To Grow White Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) In Your Garden

Chionanthus virginicus, often referred to as White Fringe Tree or Old Man's Beard, is a deciduous tree or shrub. It carries showy clusters of fragrant, fringe-like white blossoms. These bloom in late spring. The plant typically reaches an height of 12 to 20 feet (3.5 to 6 m), with a spread of 12 to 20 […]

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Chinese Fringe Tree

How To Grow Chinese Fringetree (Chionanthus retusus) In Your Garden

Chionanthus retusus, commonly known as Chinese Fringe Tree, is a deciduous tree or shrub that is great for landscaping. It carries cloud-like clusters of white, fringe-like flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. This tree reaches a height and spread of around 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters). Chinese Fringe Tree

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Slender vervain in bloom

How To Grow Slender Vervain (Verbena rigida) In Your Garden

The Verbena plant genus encompasses over 250 different types of plants that are annual and perennial. Pure species of this genus, such as Verbena rigida (Slender Vervain) are less frequently seen in gardens, typically only grown by gardeners who are fans of traditional plants. Verbena rigida is a low-spreading type of verbena that's great for

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Turkestan tulip flower

How To Grow Turkestan Tulip (Tulipa turkestanica) In Your Garden

The Tulipa turkestanica, or "Turkestan tulip", is a type of tulip from central Asia. It is native to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Xinjiang, and Uzbekistan. Explorer Eduard August von Regel first talked about this tulip in 1873. At first, he thought it was a kind of Wild Tulip plant (Tulipa sylvestris), but later realized it was its

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Tradescantia zebrina plant

How To Grow Wandering Jew Plant (Tradescantia zebrina) In Your Home or Garden

Tradescantia zebrina, commonly referred to as Wandering Jew or Silver Inch Plant, is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It's prized for its striking, lance-shaped leaves with zebra-like patterns in shades of purple, silver, and green. This plant typically grows to a height of six to nine inches (15 to 23 cm),

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