Sure-fire flowers for shady spots
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Many plants will grow well in the shade. Creeping phlox, wild blue phlox, fringed bleeding heart, Virginia bluebells, and others are all good candidates for a shade garden. A chart of 21 such plants details the characteristics of each, and tips for growing are given. A source list is also provided.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1992
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Wild flowers
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Native American wildflowers can be grown easily. Gardeners should look to a local natural area to see which varieties are growing and check to make certain that the plants are not invasive. A list of companion grasses is included.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1992
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Perennial creativity
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Perennials have many uses in a garden landscape. They can fill in spaces between new shrubs, add foliage to annuals, give spring bulbs a layered look, soften a rose garden and line a garden path or walk.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1998
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