… and fragrant. The yellow flowers bloom from July to September. This plant grows to 18 inches in height and forms a tuft about 9 inches in diameter. Grow in moist soil in full sun to part shade or use it at the edge of ponds or bogs where it will …
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… The southern wood fern is native to the southern parts of north America where it thrives in the summer heat and high humidity. This fern requires rich moist soils that do not dry out. Under optimal conditions the southern wood fern can grow to 4 feet in height and width, making it a spectacular addition to any garden or fernhouse. This fern is not reliable hardy in the Chicagoland area, needing to be overwintered in a warm, light spot. …
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… This high altitude cactus from Peru and Bolivia features long white hair-like modified spines in profusion to help retain heat during the cool nights. Like the saguaro cactus, it produces branches with age and can reach 21 feet in height. This is a night blooming species adapted to bat pollination and produces white or purple flowers. Very slow growing. Grow in full sun, exceptionally well drained soils and repot in larger containers as it starts to get …
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… Armenia and is commonly known as Grape Hyacinth. It grows 6 - 9 inches tall and blooms in March and April with violet blue, urn shaped flowers. Each scape has 20 or more flowers densely packed in a cone that is reminiscent of an upside down bunch of grapes. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is resistant to deer and other wildlife and is hardy in zones 4–9. …
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… Muscari azureum is native to Turkey. It grows 4 – 8 inches tall and blooms in March - April with blue flowers in a conical raceme that resembles an upside down bunch of grapes, hence the common name of Grape … mouth. Most of the flowers are fertile, but the smaller, paler flowers are sterile. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is resistant to deer and hardy in zones 4 – 9. …
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… bulb-lets produced at the base of the larger bulbs each year will mature to flowering size in three to four years and produce a stronger presence in the garden. Plant this fritillaria in full sun to partial shade and in moderately moist and fertile soils. Components of the plant …
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… And if you crush a leaf it will be fragrant. The Karmina geranium flowers prolifically in late spring with masses of small reddish-pink flowers. Karmina grows to about a foot feet in height and two feet in width in full or partial sun. It prefers humus-rich soilsand may require regular deep watering …
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… and long white and pink floral tubes with yellow anthers. The five petals bend backwards in a reflexed position and do not overlap. This is a tropical shrub that grows 7 – 9 feet high and is hardy in zones 9- 10. It was bred from an hibiscus that originated in China and is now believed to be extinct in the wild. The name “rosa-sinensis” means "rose of …
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… The lace-cap style flowers feature sterile florets in pale pink to blue, depending on the acidity of the pH of the soil (more acid brings out blue). The dark green leaves turn red to maroon in fall, providing a remarkable addition to the late season landscape. This hardy deciduous shrub should be protected from deer and rabbit browse in winter, particularly if the snow cover is prolonged. Partially shaded locations in moderately …
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… leaves of Frosty Morn sedum ( Hylotelephium erythrostictum 'Frosty Morn') provide interest in the home landscape garden, prior to the appearance of pale pink flowers in September and October. This hardy, rabbit-resistant, drought-tolerant sedum attracts … and prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Discovered by noted plantsman Barry Yinger in Japan, this plant was given to another plantsman, Tony Avent, of Plants Delight Nursery, for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
