… Passiflora vitifolia is a spectacular red-flowered passion vine native to a broad region stretching from Costa Rica to … South America. The deeply lobed green leaves resemble those of grapes—the grape genus is Vitis. The leaves are an important food source for larvae of Heliconius butterfly species; the … are followed by 5-inch, speckled, egg-shaped fruit with edible, juicy, whitish pulp. The fruit is very sour until fully ripened. This is a large, and fast-growing vine (to 20 feet) that …
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… Strict adherence to the cultural needs of this plant is essential. In residential areas, this plant is best grown in the consistently moist soils of a bog garden. The bog garden should be prepared … the bog garden should be sited in a protected location with a winter mulch. If a bog garden is not available, then growing plants in containers may be the next best option. Plants require …
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… Siberian fir is an evergreen tree native to the tundra and boreal forests of Siberia and northern China. The Russian name is Пихта сибирская. The tree grows into a nice pyramidal form, become more narrow as it grows to … one-inch needles are fragrant and green above, with two white stomatal bands beneath. The tree is used as lumber for framing and wood pulp, but is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. The 3-4 …
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… upright oval tree that can reach a height of 50 feet with a spread of 35 feet. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring … the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is highly variable, ranging from yellow or orange to red, but it is always outstanding. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Diervilla rivularis , the Georgia bush honeysuckle, is native to the Appalachians and is endangered in its native habitat. It is distinguished from the other species by the hairy reddish twigs and underside of the leaves. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The brilliant colors of red, white and green will attract you to this plant. This plant is an epiphyte and is adapted to growing on the trees and rocks of the tropical jungles of South America. This vase … leaf coloration and in fact requires protection from direct sun. Being an epiphyte, this plant is very sensitive to soil moisture and overwatering will rot the delicate roots. It is also …
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… Hydrangea paniculata ‘Jane’ is sold under the trademark name LITTLE LIME™. This is a small shrub with a compact rounded habit and large conical flowerheads. It stands 3 to 5 ft. … on new wood so the flowers are not susceptible to late spring frosts. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. This is a hybrid of Hydrangea paniculata which is native …
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… This spectacular plant is a Gregori Hambali medinilla, derived from a jungle plant from Papua New Guinea where it is a semi-epiphytic shrub. The large veined leaves have burgundy undersides which enhance the … direct light in the early morning or late afternoon but filtered light during the hotter hours is typical. This plant requires temperatures about 60 degrees Fahrenheit but is easily …
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… This plant is a hybrid of two native American irises, meaning it is a cross between two distinct species of native iris plants. The name iris is after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, because irises come in many colors. Iris x robusta …
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… SCARLET BEAUTY® Virginia sweetspire is cultivated for its summer bloom, beautiful red fall foliage, and shade and moist soil … and lasts through a very hard frost. It grows to about 4 feet in height and width. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
