… 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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… 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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… 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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… mountain forests in Korea, Japan, and southern China which explains its hardiness and its need for part to full shade and consistently moist soil. It's perfect for a woodland garden, or a shady cottage garden. It spreads, but slowly, so you can easily keep …
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… Cockscombs ( Celosia argentea var. cristata ) are wonderful, trouble-free plants for the garden with a lot of interest: consider that velvety, coral-shaped bloom! The 'Twisted' cultivar is hot red, and grows 16 to 20 inches tall—perfect for a border or container. While Celosia prefers moist, well-drained soil, it is tolerant of a …
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… A hundred or more pink shading-to-white petals are rolled from side to side, making for a long quill shape. 'Lola' in full bloom makes for a striking flower with dozens of lower petals spreading out horizontally and the upper petals …
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