… Late boneset, also known as late-flowering thoroughwort, is an upright perennial with opposite leaves topped with sprays of small white flowers in August … clusters of flowers develop. The stems and cylindrical calyxes are covered with fine down. It is very similar to tall boneset, blooming at the same time, but can be distinguished by narrow … leaves that are broader at the base, with a distinct petiole. It grows in open sunny areas and is not fussy about soil conditions. It is a native plant in the aster family, widespread in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris ‘Breakers’ is a bearded iris that stands 3 feet tall and blooms midseason (it may re-bloom later in the season). It is a rich, uniform blue with wavy petals. A single stem will have four branches with a total of eight to ten buds. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, and resistant to rabbits and deer. The flowers are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The male fern is native to moist woodlands of the northern hemisphere including Illinois where it provides … well-drained soil, full to partial shade, and protection from freezing and drying winds. It is adaptable to clay soil as long as it is not sitting in pooling water and is not preferred by rabbits. Planted as a massed grouping or …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Baby Moon’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf Narcissus that grows to only 4 to 8 inches high. It blooms in late spring with a sweet … and overlap only at the base. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. It is hardy in zones 4 – 9. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Binkie’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid to late season with 4 inch flowers. The petals are a light greenish yellow and have a small point on the tip. The large corona is funnel shaped and very pale yellow, becoming white as it ages. There is a band of bright greenish yellow at the rim. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Canaliculatus’ is in Division 8. It is only 4 - 6 inches high and blooms in mid to late spring with multiple flowers on each stem. The petals are white and reflexed with a distinctive point at the tip. The yellow corona is cup shaped with a somewhat constricted mouth. The flowers have a pleasing fragrance. The bulbs …
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… Narcissus ‘Parisienne’ is in Division 11a. It blooms in mid to late spring with 4 inch flowers. The creamy white petals are very broad and reflexed with a small point on each tip. The cup is orange and is split to the base. The segments are opposite the petals and closely overlay them. The bulbs …
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… 'Montmorency' is one of the most popular varieties of sour cherry, producing abundant crops of red juicy cherries favored for pies. It is self-fertile, so it doesn't require other trees for pollinating. This tree grows to a height … in April or early May, followed by edible red fruit in late June to early July. Although it is an attractive tree just for its flowers, be prepared to harvest all the fruit. These cherries …
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… Trinette umbrella tree is a variegated dwarf version of an umbrella tree that is native to the islands of Taiwan and Hainan in eastern Asia. Like most umbrella trees, Trinette … of light conditions from full sun to full shade, but performs best in part shade where there is sufficient light for the variegation to develop and really pop. Trinette requires regular …
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… Glory-of-the-snow is one of the earlier flowering spring bulbs. In April, six-petalled flowers appear on stalks … of 4 to 8. Leaves are narrow, strap-like and arching outwards. In the center of each flower is a small white cone encasing short white stamens tipped in yellow. The flowers of 'Blue Giant' are intense deep blue with a white eye zone. Native to Turkey, glory-of-the-snow is able to tolerate harsh winter conditions, but should not be planted in a moist situation. The …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
