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Tag Archives: shade plants
Iris confusa a.k.a. Bamboo Iris – one of my absolute Top Ten garden picks for spring!
And almost any other time as well, for that matter… Of all the worthy possibilities out there, there are a few that take the cake! Solidifying the shortlist is probably beyond me, hopeless plantoholic as I am, but this one … Continue reading
Posted in Cool plants, Gardening and Landscaping
Tagged Bamboo iris, drought-tolerant, favorite, garden, Iris confusa, Plants, plants for sun, shade plants, Top Ten, versatile
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The Saving Grace of Shade
Yesterday, temperatures hit 100 F here in Portland – the hottest day so far of 2012. Compared to other areas of our overheating world, we’ve obviously been spared a great deal of angst and discomfort so far, and should consider … Continue reading
Posted in Cool plants, Gardening and Landscaping
Tagged climate change, create shade, drought, gardening, landscaping, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, shade plants, zone 8
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