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A single flower panicle of a butterfly bush may be up to a foot in length, with each panicle comprised of hundreds of densely packed florets. Butterflies, naturally drawn to the nectar-rich little flowers, create a summer- through-autumn parade of these winged garden friends. (Ken Lain/Courtesy) Some flowers are just bigger, brighter, and showier than others. In this issue we have each of the four Prescott seasons covered for flowers that show off in late winter right through the end of the year. These are the biggest and boldest of them all that once planted deliver many seasons of enjoyment. Blue Chiffon Rose of Sharon Each stem of this hardy Hibiscus is packed with numerous buds that will unfurl into breathtakingly large blue flowers with lacy centers that look like anemone blooms. This vigorous grower offers summer-through-fall color whether planted as specimens, hedges, or shrub borders. Butterfly Bush A single flower panicle may be up to a foot in length, with each panicle comprised of hundreds of densely packed florets. Butterflies, naturally drawn to the nectar-rich little flowers, create a summer- through-autumn parade of these winged garden friends. The handsome Clematis Vancouver Danielle climbing vine displays billowy masses of fragrant flowers against dark green leaves. (Ken Lain/Courtesy) This handsome climbing vine displays billowy masses of fragrant flowers against dark green leaves. It proliferates in warm days with twining stems that quickly can cover fences, arbors, and sheds. Each variety is different, but most flowers emerge late spring to fall, followed by silvery seed heads. Excellent as a fall accent and for strikingly attractive cut flowers. DayLily Day lillies are sensational, award-winning selection that blooms with massive clusters of large flowers. (Ken Lain/Courtesy) A sensational, award-winning selection that blooms with massive clusters of large flowers. If spent flower stalks are removed, the newest mountain varieties re-bloom freely into early fall. This easy to care for plant forms neat, compact foliage clumps. In mild winters many daylilies remain evergreen, making for a truly impressive perennial border. Ice Angel Camellia Such glorious blossoms on the Ice Angel Camellia should be showcased as […]

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