Love-Lies-Bleeding
Amaranthus caudatus
Love-lies-bleeding is an elegant cottage garden plant with cascading crimson flowers that are excellent for the summer border and as a cut flower.
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Maximus Daffodil
Narcissus hispanicus 'Maximus'
Maximus is a standard among daffodils for its height and large yellow blooms. It does well in the middle of the border where it can be easily seen.
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Mock Orange
Philadelphus coronarius
Mock oranges are common in older gardens, although they are regaining popularity with the introduction of dwarf and double-flowering cultivars. Richly fragrant, they offer a profusion of star-shaped flowers with yellow centers.
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Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus
A sprawling annual herb, nasturtiums have long been a charming kitchen garden plant. Their flowers, leaves, and seeds are all edible, and add a peppery bite to salads.
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Odorus Flore Pleno Daffodil
Narcissus odorus flore pleno
Odorus Flore Pleno is a medium to small daffodil with double yellow flowers. It is strongly fragrant.
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Oleander
Nerium oleander
This large subtropical plant has brilliant pink flowers which bloom through summer in the Mount Vernon gardens.
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Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Oregano is a compact slow-spreading herb that is popularly used in cooking. It is very fragrant and attractive to bees and butterflies.
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Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Persimmons are an unusual American fruit that can colonize in abandoned fields and open woods. Female trees bear astringent orange fruits that become fully ripe after a frost.
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Pheasant's Eye Daffodil
Narcissus poeticus
The Pheasant's Eye daffodil is a clear white daffodil featuring a yellow cup with a red ring. It is one of the later blooming daffodils and it does best towards the middle of the border.
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Pincushion Flower
Scabiosa atropurpurea
These airy, colorful flowers are mildly fragrant and a pleasant addition to the flower border.
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