… produces tall spikes (18-24” high) of bright yellow-orange flowers with a deep red throat. The flowers face or point slightly upright compared to other varieties producing a more attractive display. This sterile cultivar created by noted … Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 10. Plant in full sun in areas that frequently dry out and get hot. Protect corms from voles, if possible. Hummingbirds are strongly attracted to the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Hahs American cranberrybush viburnum will reach a height of 8’ with an equal spread. It blooms in May with showy white, flat-topped clusters of flowers. These give way to edible red fruits in the fall. This cultivar produces fruits larger than the species or other …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… its willow-like foliage. Its mounded habit, blue flowers and yellow fall color are typical of the genus. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars for the abundant small blue flowers borne in clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This plant is a hybrid of the Japanese flowering quince and the common flowering quince. It will tolerate a wide range of light (full sun to partial shade) and soil conditions. The peach-pink flowers in the spring give way to fruit that ripens in the fall. The showy yellow fruit is bitter but edible and may be used …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The rich, golden yellow flowers of GOLDEN CELEBRATION™ are large for what's technically a … very double, and very fragrant. It's also one of the more versatile roses. It can be trained to a container, a specimen, a hedge, or a climber. This award winner is from David Austin, the … hardiness of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Foliage is disease resistant, but no rose is disease-proof. Spraying against …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This large shrub to small tree grows close to 10 feet tall with full sun and well-drained, moderate soil moisture … conditions. In March and April, it produces showy, fragrant, pink blossoms. These give way to orange, red, and yellow apricots that attract birds (and people). This is one of the hardiest and earliest of the Prunus to flower in Chicago-area gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… take care of their "dirty" business. Starting with and maintaining healthy soil is fundamental to good gardening, but too often it is overlooked in the frenzy to get those plants in the ground. Since many plant problems can be traced to poor … compost will be ready for your garden in four to six months. It's so easy, and it's the best thing you can do for your soil—and your plants. …
Type: Plant Info
… We have a problem. My cat is eating my plant. Despite the fact that my prayer plant has inhabited my apartment for over a year as part of my Plant … not taste-tested any of the plants in this photo! The ZZ plant and flamingo flower are toxic to cats and normally sit safely out of her reach.) Thankfully, prayer plants are not toxic to … full list of toxic and non-toxic plants, visit aspca.org. 2. Place plants out of reach An easy way to keep plants pet-free? Put them out of reach! Place plants on high shelves or, if your cat …
Type: Blog
… Light yellow upright bell shaped flowers darken towards the center. The flowers are produced in round masses at the ends of the stout flowering stalks. Wonderful plant for low light and low humidity indoor conditions in the winter. Flowers best if provided slightly cooler temperatures typically found in unheated basements in winter. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This evergreen pyramidal tree needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions to reach a maximum height of 15 feet. It has inconspicuous brown and yellow blooms that give way to blue fruit. It is a specimen in a border or a hedge. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
