… moth orchids because the flowers of some species resemble moths in flight. The name is derived from the word Phalaena , given by Carl Linnaeus to a group of large moths. There are thousands of … (USDA Zones 9-11) and have epiphytic roots -- meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature …
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… tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is highly variable, ranging from orange to scarlet, but it is always outstanding. One of the best known trees of eastern … North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Unlike other sugar maples, this tree will …
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… in areas that have cool summer climates. It grows to3 feet tall and 2 feet wide and flowers from June to August. The Latin ruber in its botanical name translates as "red." In ideal … and can become invasive. Cutting the flowers immediately after they appear will prevent them from forming seeds and prolong flowering. …
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… of Chinese astilbe ( Astilbe chinensis var. davidii ), a shade- and moisture-loving perennial from Asia in late summer. It can be distinguished from the more common Astilbe × arendsii cultivars by its later blooming period in mid-August …
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… that can best be described as "stately" or "majestic," producing large spikes of showy flowers from June to September. Modern cultivars, often called candle delphiniums or larkspurs, are derived mostly from the Eurasian Delphinium elatum . 'Million Dollar Blue' has semi-double electric blue flowers …
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… Eupatorium coelestinum 'Wayside Variety' is derived from a perennial native to the eastern half of the United States that closely resembles Ageratum … perennial for Chicago area gardeners, this plant is tolerant of wet clay soils and blooms from mid-summer through fall. The genus name refers to Eupator, King of Pontus, who used one …
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… that is fernlike and deeply cut. It blooms in late spring with deep wine red flowers dangling from long leafless arching stems. The heart shaped flowers have an inner petal which protrudes from the bottom of each flower and is reminiscent of a drop of blood, thus giving the plant the …
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… WHITE CASCADE® crabapple features abundant deep pink buds from which white flowers emerge, followed by small yellow fruits in the fall. It is rated … fruits are usually not eaten by humans but are beloved by birds. Most crabapples benefit from modest amounts of pruning to eliminate water sprouts and improve airflow. …
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… trend horizontal to weeping. It is considered a reliably weeping Gingko form. The leaves vary from thread like to fully fan shaped, and vary in color from light to dark green, some even variegated with both. Weeping Wonder Ginkgo has the typical …
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… Hamelia patens , aka Mexican firebush or Hummingbird bush, can be found from Florida all the way down to Argentina and is in the same family as the coffee plant … it's native, it's also considered a useful plant. The berries are edible, and a tea is made from the leaves for medicinal purposes. It needs full sun to partial shade and low to moderate …
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