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The
Giant Stream Orchid, Epipactis gigantea is also known
as the Chatterbox Orchid or Helleborine. It may grow
to 3' tall, but will take quite a few years to reach that height. The
colorful burgundy-striped green flowers appear on plants less than a
foot tall. This orchid occurs mainly west of the Rockies, from British
Columbia to Texas, along streams or in other wet, shady places. Not
as well known as eastern orchid species, but attractive, vigorous, free-flowering,
and relatively easy to grow. Deciduous, winter dormant. Zones 5-9
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Eucalyptus archeri -- Alpine Cider Gum -- A rare Eucalyptus with 'silver dollar' juvenile leaves that are more green than E. gunnii. This species also has a lignotuber, which allows it to resprout if killed back by fire or freezing. To 60', with an open habit, it is fast-growing and hardy to about 5°F. Sometimes considered a subspecies of E. gunnii. |
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Eucalyptus bridgesiana --Apple Box Gum -- Considered a silver-dollar type and a very good cut-foliage plant, with blue, closely packed juvenile leaves that are heart-shaped rather than round. It's tolerant of poor clay soil and soggy conditions, and grows fast, to as much as 60' if left alone, but like other silver-dollar types, may be kept small, and the leaves kept juvenile, by pruning. Rough bark, white flowers, and a mild fragrance. The name probably comes from the apple-like bark that persists onto the branches. Hardy to between 9 and 15F. |
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Eucalyptus gunnii 'Blue Ice' -- This variety has very blue juvenile leaves of the 'silver dollar' type, just the thing for arrangements. Although the tree grows to 100' if left alone, frequent pruning will keep it small and keep the juvenile leaves coming. (Mature leaves on this and most Eucs are long and sickle-shaped.) Hardy to around 10°F. |
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Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila -- Snow Gum -- Among the very hardiest Eucalyptus, some individuals may survive as low as -8F. Not a 'silver dollar' type, the leaves on this one are stubbily lance-shaped, often with a blue cast. In nature, this tree grows at high elevations in poor, rocky soil and grows slowly to as little as 6'. In cultivation, however, it can grow up to 50' in rich soil, though usually much smaller. A major feature is its grey, white, and tan peeling bark.
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Eucomis
comosa 'Oakhurst'
-- Pineapple
Lily -- Blooms
look very like miniature (but not too small) pineapples on this 2' tall
bulbous plant. Succulent straplike deep purple leaves form a rosette at
the base, and stems bear individual 6"-long "pineapples", composed of
many small flowers, in late summer or early fall. Stems and flowers have
purple markings, the flower being mainly cream-colored. Large, solid-looking
plants are hardy to zone 8, and may be dug in colder zones. South Africa.
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