… woodlands. In sunlight, the three outer petals flare to reveal the inner fused petals with their intricate green colorations. Simultaneously, the flowers release a honey-sweet … to attract pollinating insects. At maturation, the seeds are released from the ripened capsule with an attached elaiosome, a fleshy membrane filled with lipids and proteins that ants find irresistible. The ants haul seeds and membranes off to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The leaves of Gold Standard emerge with chartreuse centers in the the spring and gradually become more gold with green margins as the season progresses. By the end of the season, the color may fade to … 3 to 8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… can be planted just about anywhere; however, for naturalizing, a position in full sun with well-drained soils that tend to the dry side after mid-June is best. The Dutch, consummate … year’s flower. To dissuade gophers and voles (voles eat worms, not bulbs), interplant with narcissus, snowdrops, ornamental onions, or crown imperial fritillaries. Tulip species are almost all native to the higher elevation mountains in Central Asia, with a few outliers as far east as the mountains of North Africa. The generic name derives from …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This Asian native spirea can grow to a height of 3’ with a 5’ spread and is covered with small white flowers in May or June. This shrub can be planted in full sun in a wide range of … for the next season. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering shrubs with a fine-textured twiggy mounding habit. The small simple leaves are generally lance-shaped …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… as the most attractive of the American prairie grasses. It is a clumping warm season grass with bright green leaves and delicate flower spikes that appear in late summer and early fall. … by back-lighting in early morning or late afternoon. This grass is a wonderful all year plant with bright green foliage in spring and summer, flower spikes in late summer, fall and winter, … can provide visual interest through the winter. This beauty is tough also, being able to cope with drought, deer, black walnut, pollution and clay soils while providing food for insects and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This state-endangered tern species is associated with prairie wetlands and may be seen flying overhead. …
Type: Birding
… This palm grows to a height of about 12 feet with full sun to partial or full shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This weeping conifer grows to 8 feet high with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This evergreen perennial grows to a height of 3 feet with partial to full shade and moderate moisture conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Masses of yellow starry flowers appear just above the dome of clean green leaves with scalloped edges. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
