garden

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lattice

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Bonfire Begonia This sun-tolerant begonia is so reliable that I buy a dozen at a time when I see it appear in nurseries. I use these trailing annuals in hanging baskets or at the edges of containers, where they not only tolerate full sun but thrive in it. Bonfire begonia is shown here with Angelina sedum (Sedum rupestre 'Angelina').

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The multihued Luscious Berry Blend lantana shown here is a perfect color partner, repeating the yellow while also introducing hot pink and zesty orange. This lantana is vigorous enough to compete with Superbells too.

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Superbells Lemon Slice may look like a miniature petunia, but thankfully that is where the comparison ends. This new Calibrachoa hybrid is unfazed by summer rain and heat,

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This window box is lushly planted with a mix of Mandevilla, rosemary, sweet alyssum and snapdragons.

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The architectural stems of papyrus (Cyperus) are topped by umbels of thread-like green "leaves." When grown as an annual in a pot, papyrus can grow 5 to 8 feet tall, making quite a statement.

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Botanical name: Knautia macedonica 'Thunder and Lightning' Common name: Field scabious

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fence

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ariegated yucca

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Lime Zinger Elephant's Ear (Xanthosoma aurea 'Lime Zinger')

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USDA zones: 9 to 11 (find your zone) Water requirement: Water-logged, wet, moist soil

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lemon thyme, cilantro, rosemary and white sea thrift (Armeria maritima)

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a fiddleleaf fig

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playhouse

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