… Dicentra ‘Bacchanal’ grows to 15“ tall high with gray green foliage that is fernlike and deeply cut. It blooms in late spring with deep wine red flowers dangling from long leafless arching stems. The heart shaped flowers … the weather becomes hot. In cooler climates it will continue to bloom throughout the summer. With adequate moisture, the foliage will remain attractive throughout the summer. It is hardy in …
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… have a shiny, hairless abdomen.) It is a deciduous shrub that can grow to a height of 6 feet with arching branches. The plants have narrowly ovate leaves, often with a silvery tinge. In the South, this native of China and Japan is a woody shrub; however, in … it as a perennial as it may die back during winter. It blooms from July through September with terminal spikes of deep pink flowers that can be 12 inches long. …
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… and elevations than the Lacy Tree Fern ( Cyathea cooperi ). It has long arching fronds with lacy light green foliage and an upright sturdy trunk. The leaf bases are covered in short spines. Like most ferns, it prefers protected locations with rich, moist, well-drained soil and partial sun. In its native habitat it can grow to 60 feet … tends to grow to 15 to 35 feet high and about 12 feet wide. It is deciduous in cool conditions with new growth sprouting vigorously from the crown. …
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… the spring that are followed by bright blue berries in the late summer. It prefers sunny spots with moderate moisture, and with its brightly striped leaves it can be a lovely container or specimen plant. The flax lily plant is not hardy in Chicago although it can be overwintered in a warm spot with good light. …
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… 7. This is a dwarf Narcissus that grows to only 4 – 8 inches high. It blooms in mid season with 6 to 8 very fragrant flowers on each stem. The petals are bright yellow with distinctive points at the ends. The corona is orange yellow and cup shaped. It is hardy in … word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… ‘Bahama Beach’ is in Division 7. It grows 20 –22 inches tall and blooms in late spring with 2½ inch scented flowers. The flowers face slightly upward and occur 4 per stem. Both the petals and the corona are light yellow. The corona is bowl shaped with a straight mouth and a frilled rim. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or … word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… ‘Bella Estrella’ is in Division 11a. It stands 16 - 18 inches high and blooms in mid spring with 1 -3 flowers per stem. The flowers are 3 inches across with white petals that have a small point at the tip. The corona is a bright greenish yellow and … word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… ‘Cheerfulness’ is in Division 4. It is 14-16 inches high and blooms in very early spring with a strong, sweet fragrance. The flowers are doubles with the white petals arranged in multiple whorls. The petals in the outer whorl have points at … word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… that is noted for its profuse, highly fragrant white flowers which appear in May and June, and with some variegated (green and white) leaves. It grows to about eight feet in height and width and has a rounded, open form with older boughs gracefully arching. Like most mock oranges, Innocence is very adaptable to a … planting conditions, requiring only that the soil be well-drained. However it performs better with consistently moist soils. Plant where the canes can fall gracefully and the beauty of the …
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… Narcissus ‘Dick Wilden’ is in Division 4. It blooms early in the season with 2 inch double flowers. The petals and the corona are bright yellow. The corona is deeply split into many segments, with the petal segments of the same color interspersed, giving the flower has a very full rose … word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
