… 'Straussenfeder' is also known as Ostrich Feather. It has weeping coral pink plumes on arching stems. The thick, … which bloom in June and July. The stems are typically 24 to 36 inches high. The foliage is dark green and mounded. The leaves may be tinged with bronze when young. 'Straussenfeder' does … well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer. It is attractive to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… you have a hawthorn without any thorns? Maybe. This hawthorn tree has very few thorns and so is a good tree to plant where children might climb. Winter King hawthorn is a form of the green hawthorn that is native to the southeastern parts of North America. Winter King bears masses of fragrant white …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This grass is called a little bluestem because there are flashes of blue on the stems. Little bluestem is one of the grasses that once covered the prairies of the midwest, making it an important food source for many species. Jazz little bluestem is a striking plant with blue and purple coloring and flashes of maroon. In late summer silver …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… × Citrofortunella mitis is commonly known as calamondin orange, and as the " × " in front of the genus name denotes, it is a hybrid between species in two different genera, an oddity in the plant world. Citrus … or lime juice. This hybrid of Philippine origin can survive a few degrees of frost, which is why it is featured in the Semitropical Greenhouse. All types of citrus grow best in full sun …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This flycatcher is a breeding species that is most often found calling from willow thickets around the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… This is a heirloom cultivar. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This blackberry is thornless. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This blackberry is thornless. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This rare southern visitor is the largest warbler species in the area and is often heard before being seen. …
Type: Birding
