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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight and obesity in adults.

BMI values are age-independent and the same for both sexes.
The health risks associated with increasing BMI are continuous and the interpretation of BMI gradings in relation to risk may differ for different populations.

As of today if your BMI is at least 35 to 39.9 and you have an associated medical condition such as diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pressure or if your BMI is 40 or greater, you may qualify for a bariatric operation.

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Claros.

< 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal Weight
25 – 29.9 Overweight
30 – 34.9 Class I Obesity
35 – 39.9 Class II Obesity
≥ 40 Class III Obesity (Morbid)

What does your number mean?

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight and obesity in adults.

BMI values are age-independent and the same for both sexes.
The health risks associated with increasing BMI are continuous and the interpretation of BMI gradings in relation to risk may differ for different populations.

As of today if your BMI is at least 35 to 39.9 and you have an associated medical condition such as diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pressure or if your BMI is 40 or greater, you may qualify for a bariatric operation.

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Claros.

< 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal Weight
25 – 29.9 Overweight
30 – 34.9 Class I Obesity
35 – 39.9 Class II Obesity
≥ 40 Class III Obesity (Morbid)

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It has the cold hardiness of the Mamou and the continuous flowering of the Crybaby and the hummingbirds flock to the intense red tubular flowers. Inspiration til planlgning, beplantning og vedligeholdelse af haver, der er inspireret af den amerikanske prrie Item# 12356. This one is not! These shrubby perennials form 3-foot tall mounds of pretty foliage that are topped with large fragrant flowers in mid-spring. Images courtesy of North Creek Nurseries, all rights reserved. This first ever book on these striking plants features extensive listings of the choice selections and hybrids available commercially, and practical chapters on garden care, propagation, and design round out this fascinating account. Baldwin's or Western Ironweed, Vernonia baldwinii, is an excellent source of midsummer pollen and nectar for long-tongued bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. In this extensive guide to creating a flourishing Southern garden, Mary B. Stewart administers gardening advice garnered through her personal experiences. Large clusters of rich purple to red-purple flowers sit atop the sturdy 3-4' stems of this medium sized Ironweed in summer and potentially into fall. Found insideThis book is a visual treat that supports the transition to dry gardening by proving that gardeners can have all the gorgeous color and flowers they had in the past using just a fraction of the water. They also make easy to enjoy container plants that can be overwintered indoors. Provide a sunny position for optimum flowering. It floats above the ground cover in the daintiest way as it sways in the wind. Whether you have a small or large garden, this book is a wonderful resource for planning a beautiful perennial garden. And the information in this book wil not become outdated, since an all-star perennial will always remain an all-star. The tall plants have long-lasting purple, pink, white, and blue flowers that can be cup, star, tubular, or bell-shaped. A sun loving and heat tolerant reliable perennial that is mannerly enough to grace any garden. In its native habitat it can reach 10-12'H but more typically it is kept as a 4-6'H shrub. A hummingbird and butterfly magnet! Discusses soil preparation, planting, propagation, and pest control, and offers advice on using different plants in certain geographic regions Tips for Growing Helens Flower: To encourage more flowers, trim off faded blooms. However, after a few years, they start to die off and require replanting. Deadheading the flowers of the tall upright sneezeweed extends their flowering season. The Smooth Blue Aster is found throughout much of the US and into Canada. An excellent choice for butterfly gardens or in containers. Red hot poker flowers are flowering perennials that have tall colorful spikes. With minimal care, you can have flowers every year. Technically theyre biennials, meaning theyll live two years and die. After the blooming season, 'American Goldfinch' produces attractive round seed pods in the fall. Item# 10974. These very tall, often statement making perennials are well suited to use at the back of the border and in front of medium to large shrubs and taller tree form plants. The Common Evening Primrose will readily reseed on exposed soils. Many hibiscus plant cultivars can grow up to 6 ft. (1.8 m) tall and bloom continuously throughout the summer until fall. These blooming ornamental perennials are ideal for beds and borders and bloom in full sun. These happy go lucky flowers grow 2 to 3 feet tall and will spread one to two feet. Create a beautiful garden backdrop or add a splash of color to a yard fence with these 17 tall-growing perennials that are sure to make a big impact. Item# 330. After the tall bushy plant is established, it doesnt require much care for the blooms to return year after year. Meadow rue is an attractive tall perennial with clusters of wispy lavender flowers. An unusually colored Angel's Trumpet producing large, pale trumpets that deepen to a darker peachy pink. Grow red hot poker flowers as vertical accents in gardens, along water edges, or as spectacular stand-alone flowering bushes. After planting these perennials in a sunny spot in your garden, the tall blossoming plants should flower for many years. Somewhat drought resistant once well-established and prefers a sunny site in a well-drained soil for optimum vigor and flowering. But theyre enthusiastic re-seeders and will act like tall perennial plants, coming back for years. It is a good addition to naturilized areas or add it to the Moon Moth Garden. They're smaller than other varieties, they have attractive foliage, and/or they have a particularly long bloom period or bloom in two seasons. Deep indigo 1/4" blooms adorn the long spike-like bloom stems from spring to frost above the rich green glossy foliage. Lets look in more detail at some of the best tall flowering perennials suitable for most growing zones. Cannas look tropical, but theyre winter hardy to Zone 7. Angel's Trumpets are fast growing tropical shrubs that act-like die-back perennials in the northern parts of their range but readily return from the roots in spring. It flowers earlier and is a more vigorous plant overall growing slightly larger and has thick deep green quilted foliage. It is a perennial flower that grows up to 5 or 6 feet tall typically in meadows, prairies and stream banks. 2-3" wide, yellow sunflowers are born along the tall stems in summer on this durable native perennial. These landscape plants thrive in zones 3 10. Found insideThis practical handbook includes everything a home gardener needs to successfully garden in the region. Tall perennials need a little extra care. The 2011 Perennial Plant of the Year! Grow in zones 3 8. Images courtesy of Walter's Gardens, Inc., all rights reserved. Item# 1081, One of the hottest new native grasses on the market! Elderberries are dioecious, both male and female at the same time, and may be semi-self fertile but it is best to plant at least two for cross pollination and the heaviest crops. Common Evening Primrose is a tall growing tap-rootednative biennial species found throughout most of the lower 48 states and into Canada. Bergenia. The long purple and pink petals on the large flowerheads droop down from the center. The tall spires of foxgloves are a vision. This easy and vigorous Salvia tops out about 5'H once fully established and expect it to flower from spring until the first killing frost. This tall perennial grows well in zones 4 8. Amigo Salvia is the latest addition to the Friendship Sage line that began with the super reliableand deservedly popularAmistad Salvia. This is one of the most floriferous Baptisia we offer, producing loads of brightly colored spikes for many weeks. Meadow rue provides ornamental interest in backyards thanks to their graceful flowers and foliage. The lily-like plants have large leaves like banana plants and tall flowering stems that can reach the dizzy heights of around 8 ft. (2.4 m) or more. Growing up to 3 ft. (1 m) tall, red valerian with its showy flowers is one of the longest blooming perennials in a garden. These heirloom hollyhock seeds include pink and white varieties. Now, this new, expanded edition promises to be an even more effective ally in your quest to create a beautiful, healthy, well-maintained perennial garden. - Walter's Gardens. They grow as tall as 8 feet and produce tube-shaped flowers in blue, pink or white with deep purple spots on their throats. Provide a full to mostly sunny site and beyond its preference for moisture it is fairly adaptable. Check out our full range here. Varieties range from native Rudbeckia hirta, with its yellow-orange petals and dark brown centers, to hybrids in shades of deep orange and red. Item# 9389. Valerian species are drought tolerant beautiful plants that enjoy full sun. The small true yellow flowers emerge between the bracts singly or a few at a time over an extended period beginning in spring and may continue through summer. Amber Rose is an exceptionally fragrant Angel's Trumpet whose heady perfume still lingers in the mornings. Provide a well-drained, average to semi-dry soil in full sun conditions for optimum vigor and flowering although it is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions. Height: Five to six feet. Provide good drainage and a full sun to mostly sunny site with average moisture. The Brown-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia triloba, readily reseeds on exposed soils but is not aggressive or difficult to control. Hardy in zones 4-9, full sun to part shade, 2-2 tall, deer resistant. Explains techniques for designing, planting, and maintaining a garden of perennials, provides a plant selection guide, and offers an encyclopedia of popular perennials that includes growing information for each plant These perennial flowers can reach as high as 6 with big, paddle-shaped leaves and Also known as echinacea, coneflowers are the ultimate in summertime sun lovers. These spiky flowering plants are cold hardy to zone 3. For a tall plant, Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) has rather small blossoms. A mixed planting of tall garden phlox. It has a naturally upright to vase-shaped, clump-forminghabit and grows to 3-4' at flowering but can be pinched in late spring or early summer to produce a fuller more compact plant. Monkshoods can grow up to 4 ft. (1.2 m.) tall and include many species. The long-lasting blooms are also excellent as cut flowers. Like a fine wine these natives only get better with age. Grow these tall flowering perennials in mass to add visual impact to beds, borders, and wildflower gardens. Found insideThis guide features in-depth chapters on climate, soil, pests, and maintenance, along with plant profiles of the best perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, and bulbs. Easy-care perennials, globe thistles create vertical interest with their straight, tall stems and flowers that are the size of golf balls. Stunning cone-shaped flowers sit at the top of tall 4-ft. (1.2 m) stems. Plant among tall grasses for best effect. Candle larkspurs are perennials with some of the tallest flowers in the garden. This beautifully illustrated book on landscape gardening addresses shrubs and how to determine which you should plant among your perennials and where. The tall, upright stems grow between 6 and 8 ft. (1.8 2.4 m) and have clusters of tiny coral-colored flowers. In this article, you will find out what the best tall flowering perennial flowers are to add Balloon Milkweed is a vigorous heat and sun loving tropical African shrub that is grown as a dieback perennial except in areas with mild winter climates. Item# 10309. Use them behind and among low to medium heightgrowing perennials, as specimen plants, near the middle to the back of border, in front of medium and large shrubs and very tall perennials, and around larger tree form plants. Apricot Sunrise produces an endless display of soft orange to soft golden yellow tubular flowers in spikes from summer and into fall well above the fragrant foliage. Its ability to colonize an area may make it a better choice for naturalistic areas like meadows, prairies, and roadsides than in more formal garden settings. Large spikes of deep blue, tubular flowers are born in summer, late summer, and sometimes into fall on this clump forming native perennial wildflower. Wild senna is grown as a tall decorative flowering plant in landscaping projects or wildlife gardens. Avoid planting where young children or pets might encounter them and use gloves when handling the toxic plant. Found insideThis book includes complete reference information on how to get started gardening in raised beds and containers: size requirements, height suggestions, types of materials you can use, where to located the beds, and creative tips for fitting Grow perennial larkspurs in zones 3 7. "Nothing says American like this big, bold, and beautiful native cultivar, which will make a dramatic statement in your garden come late spring. It is in late summer when the real show begins with the upright and arching foliage and flowering stems of August deepen to red to red-purple and further deepening and intensifying as the cooler fall weather arrives becoming nearly all black as its sturdy and showy flowering stems begin to mature. Sneezeweed is a tall perennial with flowers that come back every year. This striking perennial is also a favorite with butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Low maintenance wild senna is easy to grow in most gardens. Light clear blue, 2" tubular blooms are borne on tall spikes from Spring to Fall on this vigorous perennial. It may be deciduous where winters fall much below freezing and has the potential to be used as an informal specimen, hedge, or screen. The nectar rich flower clusters host a wide variety of pollinators and its ripe fruit is sure to attract many bird species. Oriental lilies have stunning showy flowers on tall stems. Chimney bellflowers are tall perennials that flower year after year. Be sure to plant it where you can enjoy its powerful evening and night fragrance.Angel's Trumpets are fast growing tropical shrubs that act-like die-back perennials in the northern parts of their range but readily return from the roots in spring. The very tallest perennials that commonly exceed 4 feet high under most conditions. Joe-Pye weed is one of the best flowering perennials for shade but it can also grow in full sun in zones 4 9. Many of these hardy perennials flower year after year in the coldest growing zones. You can extend the flowering season by deadheading the flowers. This hybrid Greg Grant selection produces a large, vigorous, and free flowering Turk's Cap that revels in the heat and the sun of Southern summers. Color Spires Azure Snow and Crystal Blue (right) Salvia (Perennial Salvia) If you battle deer or rabbits in your garden but want to grow flowers that feed pollinators, plant salvia. The large sleepy scarlet blooms of 'Big Momma' are held upright on woody stems from late spring to fall or even year round in mild winter climates. Black-eyed Susan has tall flower stems and can be planted at the back of flower beds or borders. Images courtesy of New World Plants, all rights reserved. Grow elecampane flowering perennials in full sun or partial shade. Tall perennials that flower year after year are generally low-maintenance plants. Giant Hosta, Giant Canna Lily, Giant Elephant Ears, etc. Foxglove flowers are a great addition to flower beds, mixed borders, or to give colorful vertical interest to shrubs. Plume poppies self-seed easily so you can plant them in containers for vertical accent. Item# 12169, In late summer and fall these plants are covered with dark-eyed golden yellow 2-3" wide daisies that sit atop sturdy stems with the flowers providing pollen and nectar for smaller pollinators and other garden beneficials. Foxglove flowers are up to 3 (7 cm) long and bloom for a short time in early to mid-summer. Monkshoods have a long blooming time from late summer until late falldepending on the species. Item# 10284. This uniquely named flower are super simple to grow and can add a pop to colour to the shady spots around your yard. One reason to plant Rudbeckia plants is that their blooms are long-lasting. This perennial flowering plant bears flowers in shades of pink, purple and blue from June all the way through to September or even beyond. Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi) This long blooming perennial plant forms low-lying masses of brightly colored reddish or purple flowers from June through September. Black & Bloom Salvia produces larger flowers that emerge from deep black calyces adorned along black stems. Great at the back of the garden or in natural settings. Although some perennials decline, others continue flowering annually for many years. Elderberries are dioecious, both male and female at the same time, and may be semi-self fertile. Homeowners are realizing the health benefits derived from gardening and the increase in their home's property value. This book contains easy-to-use advice on the top landscape plant choices. 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