This is a larval host plant for many species of butterfly. Silver-Spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus) appears from May-September with three-four broods in the deep south, two broods in the east, and one brood in the north and west.

It is a popular garden plant, especially in Mediterranean climates, but is considered a weed in parts of Australia. The Genus name is derived from the Greek agapé, love, and anthos , flower. The specific ephitath means early, premature, unseasonable or precocious in Latin.

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Flirt nandina is prized for holding its wine-red foliage color for most of the year on dwarf, compact plants, up to 2 feet tall. The mature foliage color is dark green with a bluish blush. Flirt nandina rarely flowers or fruits.

This plant is an invasive species in North Carolina Description ‘Filamentosa’ heavenly bamboo is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub in the barberry family (Berberidaceae).

This plant is moderately resistant to damage from deer. Nectar from flowers attracts butterflies and bees. Its seeds are eaten by songbirds and ducks. Members of the genus Bidens support the following specialized bee: Dieunomia (Dieunomia) heteropoda. Dimensions: Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in. Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in. Whole Plant Traits:

The plant can be pruned, but keep in mind that next season's blossoms and fruits appear on new growth. It develops suckers and matures to produce a cluster of cane-like stems. This cultivar offers narrow, upright foliage borne on upright stems.

This plant is moderately salt tolerant, air pollution tolerant, and mildly resistant to damage by deer. Foster hollies are slow-growing and may reach 20 to 30 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide. Its leaves are typically spiny, elliptical, and dark olive green.

Globose, berry-like fruit on pollinated female plants from fall to spring that are 1/4 inch long. Fruits may be hidden by the foliage. Some species are prolific fruit producers. Flowers: Flower Color: Green White Flower Inflorescence: Cyme Flower Value To Gardener: Fragrant Flower Bloom Time: Spring Flower Petals: 4-5 petals/rays Flower Size ...

Plant 'Alice' in the full sun to partial shade in moist well-drained soil. Mulch this plant in the summer to conserve soil moisture. Like all hydrangeas, it needs to be pruned immediately after flowering as flower buds are produced on second year wood.