… This particular monkshood has been a long-time favorite in gardens, and it's a natural for cottage gardens and lightly wooded areas where it's brilliant purple and strong erect form … monks. They attract a variety of butterflies and moths, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's …
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… two feet tall. Tubular lavender-blue flowers appear starting in July and continue flowering for over a month. The plants are very cold-hardy and can endure for decades due to their deep, thick roots. They will spread from the roots into colonies, but …
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… plants start to die back. In fact, it's the last of the aconites to bloom. There's a bonus for gardeners...those 4 - 5' stalks rarely need staking. Aconitums are commonly known as … monks. They attract a variety of butterflies and moths, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's …
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… Aconitum 'Barkers Variety' is a tall (up to 5-feet) perennial for the back of the flower or mixed shrub border, featuring long, densely packed spikes of … monks. They attract a variety of butterflies and moths, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's …
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… Yellow is an unusual color for a monkshood, and this is the kind of light, fresh yellow that really shines in the shade. Add … monks. They attract a variety of butterflies and moths, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the poison made from this plant's …
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… perennial, the cottonball clusters of spring bloom are just a bonus. It's grown primarily for the clusters of pea-size white berries that ripen in mid-summer on bright red stems, and its handsome lobed foliage. Another plus...if it's happy it will naturalize, making it ideal for a woodland or native garden. There are over 35 different species of bugbane or Actaea , …
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… shaded conditions under deciduous trees. All parts of the plant are toxic - a great deterrent for rabbits and deer, but not so good for small children who may be attracted to the shiny fruit. There are over 35 different species …
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… This is the plant for which Chicago is named. In Illinois Indian language, its name was Chicagoua. This name probably was applied as a metaphor for the skunk-like odor of the leaves when crushed by walking on them. Chicagoua basically means …
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… Aloe jucunda takes its species name from the Latin world for "nice", "jacundus". It is a lovely aloe and is frequently kept as a houseplant. It is a … groups of rosettes. Its miniature size, rosettes only 3 to 4 inches across make it a nice size for indoor collections. It has glossy dark green and brown leaves with numerous white spots and …
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… light sandy soils and partial light conditions under palms. This ornamental ginger is prized for the dramatic green and white chevron patterning of its leaves. The lovely pink bloom is rare … however it is not hardy in Chicago. The plant can potted and located in a suitable spot for overwintering or the rhizomes can be lifted and replanted the following season. The leaves …
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