CYCLAMEN hederifolium
(SIK-lah-men) (hed-er-ih-FOE-lee-um) | CYCLHE3 |
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| Common Name: Persian Violet, Alpine Violet |
| Description: RHS Award of Garden Merit. Lovely white or pink flowers on 8" stems make a spectacular show in the shady garden in late summer-early fall. Beautiful, marbled foliage in spring dies down in summer; must not be overwatered. Needs a well-drained location, especially in winter. In Zone 5, mulch for winter. |
| Zone: 5 |
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CYNARA cardunculus
(sih-NAR-ah) (kar-DUN-kew-lus) | CYNACA5 |
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| Common Name: Cardoon |
| Description: RHS Award of Garden Merit. Large, purplish-blue, thistle flowers; ornamental, spiny, gray-green leaves. Great in urns. Edible root and stalks. |
| Zone: 6 |
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