… globes of rosy pink flowers rise above the glossy, deep green leaves in July and August on this rhizome-producing onion. Ornamental onions with rhizomes are typically confined to the … apparently a spontaneous occurrence in the garden of Mark McDonough—internationally recognized for his work with Allium . It strongly resembles nutans , a native of Siberia, the leaves of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… grows to around 3-4 feet in height and prefers sunny well-drained locations. While spectacular on its own, it pairs well with peonies and irises which bloom at around the same time. The flower head can be dried for flower arrangements. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… shallow and rocky soils and can grow under black walnut trees. This species is a larval host for the hairstreak butterfly; the flowers attract butterflies and bees that don’t mind feeding on the flowers. …
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… bulbs 2 inches deep, and in late spring they will produce attractive white bell-shaped flowers on 30-inch stems. Watch out for the fragrance though; when bruised they produce an unpleasant aroma similar to onions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 2 inches deep; in late spring they will produce attractive white and pink bell-shaped flowers on 30-inch stems. Watch out for the fragrance though; when bruised they produce an unpleasant smell similar to onions. …
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… semi-double flowers are produced atop long, wiry stems from late August into late October on this hardy perennial. This Japanese anemone, also known as windflower ( Anemone ; hybrida … anemones at the Chicago Botanic Garden, this cultivar was ranked in the top three selections for ease of growth, flower production, and disease resistance. …
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… The common name for Anthurium superbum is Ironclad Birdsnest. "Birdsnest" refers to the shape of the plant and … that earned it the name "Ironclad." It's a native of the tropical rain forests, where it lives on trees, and draws its nutrients and water from the humid air, rainwater, and debris that …
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… to tropical areas around the world by European explorers (including Captain Bligh of "Mutiny on the Bounty"). This hybrid is not as widely grown as a food crop as Artocarpus altilis since its fruit is smaller, but in Micronesia the tree is valued for its wood, latex-like sap, and the medicinal qualities of its leaves as well as the fruit. …
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… Pink Lightning has light to deep pink plumes on top of mounded dark green foliage. The thick, fluffy panicles are comprised of tiny densely … deer. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… early in the season (late August) and continue to the end of October (or later - depending on first date of hard freeze). Plant them while still in green bud, showing no color, to allow their root system to get established for best results. Like other mums, it is highly attractive to all manner of pollinating insects. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
