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Agastache Summer Sunset

Description Agastache Summer Sunset is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae. It is also known as Hyssop, Anise Hyssop, or Hummingbird Mint. The plant is native to North America and is commonly found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a pleasant fragrance and is known for its medicinal properties. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
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Scabiosa Columbaria Butterfly Blue

Scabiosa Columbaria Butterfly Blue is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. It is a popular choice for gardeners due to its beautiful blue flowers that bloom from summer to fall. This plant is also known as Pincushion Flower or Dove Pincushion. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Dipsacales Family Caprifoliaceae…
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Prunus Avium Plena

Description Prunus Avium Plena, also known as the flowering cherry tree or double blossom cherry tree, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae). It is native to Europe and Asia and is widely cultivated as an ornamental tree. The tree can grow up to 12 meters tall and has a rounded crown made up of dark…
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Phygelius Rectus African Queen

Phygelius Rectus African Queen, commonly known as the Cape Fuchsia or the African Queen, is a perennial shrub that belongs to the family of Scrophulariaceae. It is native to South Africa and is a popular garden plant due to its attractive flowers and ease of cultivation. The plant has a long flowering season, which begins in late spring and continues…
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Salvia Guaranitica Black And Blue

Salvia Guaranitica Black And Blue, commonly known as Black and Blue Anise-Scented Sage, is a highly popular perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina and grows up to 36 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family Lamiaceae Genus…
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Viola Selkirkii

Viola Selkirkii is a perennial plant species that belongs to the violet family (Violaceae). It is commonly known as Selkirk’s Violet, and it is a native species of the United States, specifically the Pacific Northwest region. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Malpighiales Family Violaceae Genus Viola Appearance Viola Selkirkii has heart-shaped leaves that are…
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Stellaria Pubera

Description Stellaria Pubera, commonly known as star chickweed or downy chickweed, is a perennial plant native to North America. It belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family and is known for its white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and has hairy stems with opposite leaves. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
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Poteridium

Poteridium refers to a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Rosaceae family. This genus comprises six different species that are native to western North America. These plants are known for their striking appearance, making them a popular choice for gardeners looking to add some color to their landscape. This article explores everything you need to know about Poteridium,…
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Symphyotrichum Prenanthoides

Description Symphyotrichum Prenanthoides, commonly known as the crooked-stemmed aster, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This perennial plant is native to North America and can be found growing in the wild in the central and western parts of the continent. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Angiospermae Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Symphyotrichum…
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Viola Rupestris

Description Viola Rupestris, commonly known as the rock violet or cliff violet, is a perennial flowering plant species native to North America. It belongs to the family Violaceae and is a low-growing plant that typically grows up to 6 inches in height. This plant has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces purple-blue flowers with a yellow center. The flowers bloom from…
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