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Spring Cleaning in the Perennial Garden
Surely spring is the busiest season of the year for the avid perennial gardener.
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Dividing Perennials in the Spring
One of the most rewarding aspects of perennial gardening is the fact that most plants actually increase in size over the years.
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Where to Get Perennial Seeds
If you love the idea of starting a wide range of your own perennials from seed,
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How to Select and Plant Perennials
When buying perennials, look for fresh, healthy-looking plants that appear vigorous and ready to grow.
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Title: Lewisia rediviva
Photographer: John Schroeder
Comments:
A lovely native plant of Western North America. Not generally grown commercially, this charming plant displays flowers without visible foliage. It's species name, rediviva, refers to the fact that the root can be dug up and dried out for months, yet will revive when planted. For the full story of how this plant, 'discovered' by Lewis of Lewis and Clark, was named, you'll need to do a bit of research. You can start here...http://lewis-clark.org/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=1327