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Viola cornuta "Alba" - White horned violet

  • Height: 0.1 - 0.2 meters
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Care Tips: White horned violet prefers partial shade and moist soil. It requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist.
  • Pruning: Deadhead the flowers to promote continuous blooming.
  • Soil: Moist soil
  • Watering: Regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist
  • Benefits: White horned violet adds delicate white flowers to your garden and is a great choice for shady areas.
  • Nepeta racemosa "Walker's Low"  - Catmint

  • Height: 0.3 - 0.6 meters
  • Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer
  • Care Tips: Catmint prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires regular watering.
  • Pruning: Cut back the plant after flowering to encourage new growth.
  • Soil: Well-drained soil
  • Watering: Regular watering
  • Benefits: Catmint attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to your garden. It also has a pleasant fragrance and can be used in herbal teas.
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    Alchemilla mollis  - Lady's mantle

  • Height: 0.1 - 0.2 meters
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Care Tips: White horned violet prefers partial shade and moist soil. It requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist.
  • Pruning: Deadhead the flowers to promote continuous blooming.
  • Soil: Moist soil
  • Watering: Regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist
  • Benefits: White horned violet adds delicate white flowers to your garden and is a great choice for shady areas.
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    Cephalaria gigantea - Giant scabious

  • Height: 0.6 - 1 meter
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Care Tips: Giant scabious prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering once established.
  • Pruning: Deadhead the flowers to promote continuous blooming.
  • Soil: Well-drained soil
  • Watering: Minimal watering once established
  • Benefits: Giant scabious produces large, showy flowers that attract butterflies and bees. It adds height and visual interest to your garden.
    • Gillenia trifoliata - Bowman's root

    • Height: 0.6 to 1.2 meters
    • Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer
    • Care Tips: Plant in partial shade to full sun, in well-drained soil. Provide regular watering and mulch to retain moisture.
    • Pruning: Cut back the stems after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
    • Soil: Well-drained soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.5.
    • Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged.
    • Benefits: Bowman's Root attracts butterflies and bees, making it a great addition to pollinator gardens. It also has medicinal properties and is used in herbal remedies.
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      Hemerocallius hyperion - Day lily

    • Height: 0.6 to 1.2 meters
    • Flowering Season: Summer
    • Care Tips: Plant in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells.
    • Pruning: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
    • Soil: Well-drained soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 6.5.
    • Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged.
    • Benefits: Day Lily is known for its showy flowers and low maintenance requirements. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a favorite in many gardens.
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      Campanula "Purple sensation" - Bellflower

    • Height: 0.3 to 1.5 meters
    • Flowering Season: Spring to summer
    • Care Tips: Plant in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
    • Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming.
    • Soil: Well-drained soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.
    • Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged.
    • Benefits: Bellflower is a versatile plant that can be used in borders, rock gardens, or containers. It attracts bees and butterflies, adding life to your garden.
    • Potentilla nepalensis "Miss Willmott" - Nepal Cinquefoil

    • Height: This plant typically reaches a height of 30-45 centimeters.
    • Flowering Season: Potentilla nepalensis "Miss Willmott" blooms from late spring to early summer, showcasing beautiful red, pink, or white flowers.
    • Care Tips: To ensure optimal growth, provide this plant with full sun or partial shade. It thrives in well-draining soil and requires regular watering.
    • Pruning: Prune Potentilla nepalensis "Miss Willmott" in early spring to remove any dead or damaged growth and promote new growth.
    • Soil: This plant prefers moist, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
    • Watering: Water Potentilla nepalensis "Miss Willmott" regularly, ensuring the soil remains evenly moist but not waterlogged.
    • Benefits: This plant attracts pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to any garden. It also adds vibrant color to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style landscapes.
    • Strachys byzantina  - Lamb's ears

    • Height: This plant typically reaches a height of 30-45 centimeters.
    • Flowering Season: Potentilla nepalensis "Miss Willmott" blooms from late spring to early summer, showcasing beautiful red, pink, or white flowers.
    • Care Tips: To ensure optimal growth, provide this plant with full sun or partial shade. It thrives in well-draining soil and requires regular watering.
    • Pruning: Prune Potentilla nepalensis "Miss Willmott" in early spring to remove any dead or damaged growth and promote new growth.
    • Soil: This plant prefers moist, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
    • Watering: Water Potentilla nepalensis "Miss Willmott" regularly, ensuring the soil remains evenly moist but not waterlogged.
    • Benefits: This plant attracts pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to any garden. It also adds vibrant color to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style landscapes.
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      Astrantia major "Large white - Hattie's pincushion

    • Height: Astrantia major "Large white" can reach a height of up to 1 meter.
    • Flowering Season: This plant typically blooms from late spring to early summer.
    • Care Tips: Astrantia major "Large white" prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is important to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
    • Pruning: To promote healthy growth and maintain the plant's shape, it is recommended to prune Astrantia major "Large white" in early spring before new growth appears.
    • Soil: This plant thrives in rich, fertile soil that is slightly acidic to neutral in pH.
    • Watering: Regular watering is essential for the proper growth and development of Astrantia major "Large white". It is important to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods.
    • Benefits: Astrantia major "Large white" is not only a visually stunning plant but also attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies to your garden.
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