… Narcissus ‘Golden Echo’ is in Division 7 ( Narcissus jonquilla and relatives_. It grows 13 – 18 inches high and blooms in mid spring with 1 to 3 flowers per stem. The petals are white with a yellow blush where the yellow corona bleeds out on the petals. It is hardy in zones 4 – 9. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus …
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… Narcissus ‘Ice King’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid spring with double flowers. The petals are ivory white and arranged in multiple whorls. The corona is yellow with a broad band of white at the rim. The inner whorls …
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… Narcissus ‘Inglescombe’ is in Division 4. It stands 14 inches high and blooms in mid season. The flowers are doubles, 2 ½ inch inches across with a rounded appearance. The light greenish yellow petals are arranged in multiple whorls with the smaller, darker yellow corona segments interspersed among them. The …
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… Narcissus ‘Double Smiles’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid spring with double flowers. The flowers are 3 inches across and occur 3 per stem. The bright yellow petals are arranged in 2 or 3 whorls while the yellowish orange corona segments are clustered at the center. The …
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… of the P.J.M. grex of rhododendrons. The leaves change from deep green to a mahogany color in late fall and, in a mild winter, will remain on the plants until spring. P.J.M. rhododendrons are among the most reliable and commonly sold rhododendrons in the Chicago area. Like other rhododendrons, this cultivar grows best in moisture-retentive, …
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… modified into a pouch, giving rise to the common name "lady's slipper." Insects get trapped in the pouch, and end up pollinating the flower as they maneuver to escape. The genus … America. This cultivar is a hybrid utilizing Phragmipedium besseae , a species discovered in Peru in 1981 by Elizabeth Besse. Its unique orange color, unusual in lady's slippers, has led to many …
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… Beautiful white flowers in early spring are followed in mid-season with deep red, tart, pie-cherries on a bush maturing at 4' x 4'. Resistant to several of the fruit diseases common to cherries. Should be planted in a sunny, moderately fertile soil with good drainage (no standing water. Mixed fall color adds …
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… held well above the foliage. This ornamental cultivar of the agricultural millet grows best in full sun, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures. The wind-pollinated flowers attract all … looking for a source of pollen, while the burgundy-colored fruit will attract every songbird in the neighborhood and beyond in fall. Stocky enough to provide a height element in large containers, it is most frequently …
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… lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and easy-care …
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… lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and easy-care …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
