… ‘The Swan’ is a semi dwarf shrub typically 6 ft. tall with a spread of 6 ft. The conical flowerheads are 6 … to the fact that the emerging flowers are like an ugly duckling. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. The ’Swan’ does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought- tolerant.It blooms on new wood so the flowers are not susceptible to late …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Carya ovata , shagbark hickory, is a large deciduous tree that typically grows 70 to 90 feet tall (infrequently to 120 feet) with an irregular, oval-rounded crown. It is native from Quebec to Minnesota, south to Georgia and Texas. Trunks mature to 2 to 3 feet in … female flowers in short spikes. Female flowers give way to edible oval-rounded nuts. Each nut is encased in a moderately thick husk, which splits open in four sections when ripe in fall. Nuts …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to a height of 5 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a specimen and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… full sun to partial shade and dry moisture conditions to reach a full height of 7 feet. It is a specimen and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… At the end of fall, it is easy for people to think that nature has shut down for the winter—this could not be farther from the truth. This thought is particularly true of people who have walked through the McDonald Woods at the Chicago Botanic … on the woodland floor. Although most of the vegetation does go dormant for the winter, there is still a myriad of life to be found, even though it might be more inconspicuous and less …
Type: Blog
… Q. I've noticed that leaves of my plants look chewed. What is causing this and is there anything I can spray to help my plants ? A. At this time of year, many different types … and their larvae frequently feed on the leaves of plants. Without seeing the culprit, it is difficult to positively identify which insect is causing the damage to your plants. If insects …
Type: Plant Info
… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Flowering or jasmine tobacco is an old-fashioned favorite for the annual garden, with showy flowers that continue to bloom … a 2006 All-America Selection, produces an abundance of rich, deep red-violet flowers and is very fragrant, especially on still evenings. Nicotiana alata is one of more than 60 species of annuals and perennials in the nightshade family, most of which …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’ grows to 6 – 12 inches high with bluish gray green foliage that is fernlike and deeply cut. It blooms in mid spring with deep rose flowers lined with white which … heart shaped flowers have an inner petal which protrudes from the bottom of each flower and is reminiscent of a drop of blood, thus giving the plant the name “bleeding heart”. It will … long. With adequate moisture, the foliage will remain attractive throughout the summer. It is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resistant to deer and rabbits. It is hardy in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
