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Viola
How to grow How to Grow Viola

Viola is in genus of the Violet (Violaceae) family, and is a familiar sight in spring gardens all over the world, where the diminutive, heart-shaped flowers, are easily recognized. The...

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Purple phlox
How to grow How To Grow Phlox

Phlox are easy-to-grow perennials that come back reliably every season. Phlox comes in two forms: Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata) and Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata). Both Garden Phlox and Creeping Phlox...

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Songbird Bluebird Columbine in garden
How to grow How to Grow Columbine

With spring flowers that are instantly recognizable due to their unusual spurs and fascinating color combinations, Columbine is a fantastic choice for gardeners who wish to work with native plants...

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How To Grow Agastache
How to grow How to Grow Agastache

Agastache (aka Anise Hyssop) is a tender perennial with aromatic leaves and colorful flower spikes all summer long.While traditional varieties have blue or purple colored flowers, newer varieties feature bold...

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How to grow How to Grow Sedum

This succulent comes in two forms, creeping and clumping. In sunny locations with well-drained soil, sedums flourish, producing attractive flowers bees and butterflies love. The creeping types are often grown...

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How to grow How to Grow Aster

Asters are the stars of the fall garden. Their beautiful daisy-shaped white, pink, blue, purple or red colored flowers bloom in the garden when little else is flowering. Aster are...

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