… Narcissus ‘Barrii Conspicuus’ is in Division 3. This is a dwarf narcissus that stands less than 13 high and blooms in mid to late season. The flowers are star shaped with yellow petals that overlap by … only ¼. The corona is yellow with an orange rim that is tightly frilled. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for …
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… ‘Hypmad I I’ is known by its trademark name TICKLED PINK™. This is a compact shrub 4 to 5 ft tall with a … look. Smaller fertile but nonshowy flowers are underneath. The flowers emerge white in July, and turn a soft pink as they mature. The blooms last until fall. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. This plant does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought - tolerant . It blooms on new wood so the flowers are not susceptible …
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… The red banana is a showy plant originally from Ethiopia which has long green paddle-shaped leaves with reddish … sucker nor does it bear edible fruits like true bananas. In warmer climates it is a perennial and can grow to a height of thirty or forty feet but in cultivation in cold climates where the … requires consistently moist, but well-drained soil, a location sheltered from strong winds, and full sun. Maurelli red banana is reputedly less amenable to digging up for overwintering so …
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… PRAIRIE FLAME™ shining sumac has an glossy compound leaf that is quite shiny and is distinguished by a leafy ridge running along the midrib. Growing to 6' tall … by underground stems. The greenish-white flowers are produced in late July to August and provide pollen for native bees. Fall color is crimson red. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® …
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… The root beer plant grows wild from Mexico to northern South America and is cultivated for its culinary and herbal uses. It is also known as 'hoya santa' or 'holy leaf' in Mexico where it used in the …
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… Flowering or jasmine tobacco is an old-fashioned favorite for the annual garden, with showy flowers that continue to bloom … Purple’, 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 are native to South America. The flowers …
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… from July to August. The stems stand 24 inches tall with grayish-green fernlike foliage, which is mildly aromatic. It does best in full sun with moderate moisture. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to deer, rabbits, and drought. Best planted in borders, this is a favorite as a cut flower and is also excellent as …
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… stand 18 to 24 inches high. It has small toothed, lance like leaves which are toxic to horses and cattle. This is a cultivar of Achillea ptarmica which is native to Europe. It is attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds while resistant to deer and rabbits. The genus name Achillea is in reference to …
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… Large-flowered inula is an easy to grow, clump-forming perennial that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It … yellow flowers composed of numerous, narrow, ray florets. Good drainage is essential, and the plants do best in cold climates. Orientalis is hardy to USDA Zone 3 and grows to 2½ feet tall, featuring long leaves and large orange-yellow flowers that bloom from …
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… ‘Ayesha’, is a deciduous shrub which grows 4-6’ tall. It has mophead flowers which bloom from … Flower color is dependent on the soil in which the hydrangea is planted – blue in acidic soils and rose-pink in alkaline soils – and color will change as the flowers age. This plant is hardy in zones 6-9 and will not survive Chicago’s harsh winters unless give a sheltered site, winter mulch and a burlap wrap. Plant in moist soil in part shade; attractive when massed …
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