… China, in 1989. Plant 'Wolong' in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soils, and avoid applying mulch over the root systems. The common name references the fact that this species often grows on the clay tile roofs of older buildings in parts of China and Japan. …
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… migrate to the outside of the flower head. The leaves contain a compound that deters rabbits and deer while the nectar filled flowers are highly attractive to butterflies, honeybees and hummingbirds. Drought tolerant species that works well in containers, baskets or flower beds. …
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… yellow are partially hidden below the large green elephant ears with the bold patches of white and yellow occupying the center of each leaf. Yellow leaf petioles make finding the spathes … positive or negative to this member of the Aroid family. Plant in sun to shade, wet soils, and either bring indoors after the first frost or repurchase the following spring. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… lady slipper orchid hybrids with a brilliant white flag veined in green above yellow petals and cup, also veined in green. The handsome green foliage featured darker green splotches, … to dry slightly during the dormant period following flowering. Bright light, cool temperatures and high humidity are key factors to successful growth. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… insects to the pollen sacks. With bright sunlight, high humidity, a modest rest period, and well-drained media, this plant will slowly increase in size and the number of flowers it produces annually. It is better off under lights rather than a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… blooms of the species plant are rosy-white; however, cultivars boast pink, salmon-pink, rose and lavender flowers. The attractive divided foliage of Chinese astilbe is topped by narrow, … shady corners of the garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Lady fern is a North American native that can tolerate dense shade and rabbits. The twice-pinnate fronds grow 2 to 3 feet in length, with fine teeth on the leaf … wind to prevent frond breakage. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… of a shady border. Tiny yellowish-green, starry flowers are produced on masses of tiny stems and softly enshroud the beautifully scalloped foliage in late spring. With its beautiful, … real star in the shade garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… from the Native American name for this group of plants – quamash. Beautiful blue flowers and a tolerance for moist soils in summer make this bulb an ideal selection for Chicago area … edible; its bulbs smell bad. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… of its stiffly arching branches. It can grow to a height of about 10 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. In late spring it produces yellow flowers that give way to … attractive yellow in the fall. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
