… It has red and lavender blooms from May through August that attract butterflies. It is a specimen in a border and is also attractive to birds. …
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… to a height of 30 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a specimen in a hedge and is resistant to deer. …
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… EXCLAMATION!™ London planetree is a hybrid selected for its uniform, upright pyramidal habit, a strong central leader and attractive foliage. It is densely branched, has a moderate growth rate, is light-fruiting and shows resistance to frost … Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Morton Arboretum from a controlled cross …
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… green leaves. Bright light, high humidity, and very well-drained soils are the keys to success in growing this orchid. This species is known for producing large clumps over time, resulting in tremendous floral displays. This species grows on trees, boulders or cliffs all along the east …
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… Q. Is there an all-purpose mulch I can use throughout the different areas of my garden? A. Looking in garden centers today, with choices ranging from white stone to shredded cypress to cocoa … of mulch materials is never-ending. One of the best mulches for garden beds originates in your own backyard. It’s compost. The decomposed organic matter in compost will return …
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… Q. Are poinsettia plants poisonous? A. The term "poisonous plants" is often associated with plants that may cause great harm or be fatal if ingested. Potential poisoning depends on the level of toxins contained in the plant and the amount consumed. The latex in some species of plants in the Poinsettia genus ( Euphorbia ) is poisonous when ingested and …
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… Almost everyone is familiar with Aloe vera , the pass-along plant known widely for its ability to ease the … and insect bites. Few, however, get to enjoy its beautiful, light lemon-colored flowers. In most home settings, it does not receive the growing conditions needed to produce flowers — bright light, warm temperatures, and wide root run. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1993, it is considered a tropical plant and overwinters best in a heated greenhouse or other …
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… Nymphaea odorata ssp. tuberosa is a subspecies of the American white waterlily with a more limited range than the species, found in the central United States to Eastern Canada. It is not as fragrant, and the undersides of the … green, not purple. Waterlilies are rhizomatous aquatic plants with about 50 species occurring in the wild, mostly found in the tropics of the Northern Hemisphere. They are characterized by …
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… This tree has small leaves, can attain heights of 40' to 50' and is usually rounded or oval in shape. It is a good specimen plant or shade tree, and it makes an excellent bonsai plant. Fall color can be …
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… The creeping cotoneaster is a dwarf shrub that grows to only 12 or 18 inches, but it can spread up to 5 or 6 feet. Where branches touch the ground, they'll take root. The flowers, which are borne singly or in pairs, are pink with a white tip; they bloom in May to June. The fruit is a dark red pome, 1/4 inch in diameter; it is produced in midsummer …
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