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The Latin word of the week   fulva (FUL-vuh) The descriptive fulva is Latin for "deep yellow, reddish yellow, golden, tawny". Many plants share this specific epithet, but one of the most familiar is the common ditch lily Hemerocallis fulva. The wild daylily is originally native to Asia, but has naturalized all over the world. The tawny orange-gold blossoms are a common sight each summer and are hardy and resilient to adverse conditions, almost to the point they could be considered invasive in some areas.

The Plant of the Week   Flowering Crabapple 'Prairie Fire' Malus The flowering crabapple, 'Prairie Fire' is one of the most popular cultivars for good reason. It thrives in a number of conditions and climates, provides year-round interest and is excellent for wildlife gardens. Many gardeners report that it is more pest and disease resistant than other varieties too. It is a mid-season bloomer, so that tends to reduce the chances of the blossoms being affected by a late frost. 'Prairie Fire' can reach over 20' (6 meters) in good conditions, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil containing organic material. Hardy to -40F (-39.9C) and successful in winter climates where there are a number of days below 40F (4.4C) since winter chill is necessary for forming blossoms. » Read more about this plant One vendor has this plant for sale. Type of plant: Trees Bloom color: Pink, Rose/Mauve Bloom time of year: Late Winter/Early Spring, Mid Spring Sun requirements: Full Sun Cold hardiness: Zone 3a to Zone 8b Height: 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m), 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Spacing: 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Bloom of the Day for May 18, 2013   Wild Blue Phlox 'Manita' (Phlox divaricata) Type of plant: Perennials Bloom color: Purple, White/Near White Bloom time of year: Mid Spring, Late Spring/Early Summer Sun requirements: Light Shade, Partial to Full Shade Cold hardiness: Zone 4a to Zone 9b Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm), 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm), 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

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