If you like violas the way we like violas, then you’ll love this adorably tiny variety. Yes, it’s only 8 inches high and wide but it has two prominent petals that give the flowers the appearance of bunny ears.
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PLANT OF THE DAY – MOJAVE JEWELS RUBY SEDUM
Dense clusters of blood-red flowers contrast dramatically against deep-purple, almost black foliage, to make a big statement in the garden. Unlike many sedum, this one is a bit shorter and much sturdier. It’s perfect for an a water wise area, rock garden, or container. Succulent foliage will die back to the ground in areas experiencing a colder winter, but will re-emerge again in the spring.
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PLANT OF THE DAY – WIRI BLUSH HEBE
With its deep rose-pink flower spikes, this beauty is backed by lush and shine, dark green red-edged foliage.
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PLANT OF THE DAY – CHOCOLATE COSMOS
A flower with a chocolate scent? We say “YES!” This cosmos variety has deep maroon flowers with a dark brown center on stems with dark green leaves.
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PLANT OF THE DAY – COLOR CODED™ FRANKLY SCARLET ECHINACEA
Bright Scarlet Orange flowers that reach 4″ in size will display horizontally help petals over dark green foliage. As the blooms age, they will lighten to a coral orange color.
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PLANT OF THE DAY – MIDNIGHT GOLD PETUNIA
There’s always something new when it comes to petunias. New colors. New color combos. New water needs. New sunlight needs. And lots of new names!
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EASY DIY BACKYARD WATER FEATURE
Nothing beats the sound of a water feature. And you can make one without much fuss or expense. This one is perfect for your backyard patio or deck. We found it here. What we love most about this feature is that it’s solar powered so you don’t need an electrical source. But we also love that it included plants. And well, plants always make us happy. And while you’re considering, keep in mind that it’s a ONE HOUR PROJECT. Yes, you read that right. One hour!
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PLANT OF THE DAY – SUPERTUNIA LATTE PETUNIA
This is one of those annuals that you will want to give a front and center location to. From spring until frost, you can expect a very showy silvery white flower with dark brown to purple throat and veins. The flowers themselves are medium to large in size.
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PLANT OF THE DAY – BACK TO THE FUCHSIA SALVIA
Dark green leaves with spikes of deep pinkish-purple flowers? What could go wrong with that combination? Absolutely nothing. It’s a perfectly pleasing perennial.
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PLANT OF THE DAY – ALL SUMMER BEAUTY HYDRANGEA
By far, this is a favorite hydrangea for many gardeners. Its blooms are large and colorful. In neutral soil, you can expect pink or light blue colors, but in acid soil, this plant produces an abundance of rich blue mophead blooms.
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