… on wooded hillsides and open stream banks. It bears large fragrant single creamy white flowers in May to June. In general it is a medium-sized deciduous shrub, growing to about six feet in height and in width with gently arching branches, but can sometimes reach ten feet in height. …
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… Narcissus ‘Bridal Crown’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid spring with small 1 ½ inch flowers which have a strong fragrance. The flowers are doubles and there are multiple flowers on each stem. The petals are white and occur in multiple whorls. The corona segments are very short and yellow. Some of the corona segments …
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… Narcissus ‘Pink Wonder’ is in Division 11a. It blooms in mid season with 3¼ inch wide flowers. The petals are yellowish white and very broad. The … pink at the rim. The corona is split to the base with the six corona segments arranged in two whorls of three each and closely overlying the petals. The bulbs are toxic and will not be …
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… Narcissus ‘Intrigue’ is in Division 7. It blooms in late spring with 2- 3 scented flowers per stem. The petals are yellow with a small but … The corona is shallow and funnel shaped. It opens yellow and matures to white. It is hardy in zones 3 – 8. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus …
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… originated as a hybrid between Mahonia japonica and Mahonia lomariifolia at the Donard Nursery in Northern Ireland. This statuesque evergreen shrub is an outstanding specimen during the … tip of each compound stem of blue-green, pinnate leaves. The dramatic frond-like leaves grow in whorls along coarsely branched stems. This plant's bluish-purple berries are very attractive in late summer and fall, when it attracts birds and butterflies. The beautiful foliage and 10- to …
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… is a member of the mint family that is native to a wide range of North America. It thrives in sunny locations with moderate to dryish soils and with little or no cultivation or attention. … minty scented leaves and lavender, pink or white flowers that are attractive to pollinators. In an evaluation at the Chicago Botanic Garden, wild bergamot had 2-inch flowers covering 80 to 100 percent of the plant in mid-summer. It showed very poor susceptibility to mildew, leading to a overall poor evaluation …
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… Yes, a single Ballerina rose has just 5 petals and is only about two inches in diameter, but they're borne in huge domed clusters, similar to hydrengeas. In full bloom, you can hardly see the leaves for the flowers. And once she starts blooming, she …
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… sage" for the Salvia guaranitica cultivars). Salvia guaranitica can grow up to 5 feet tall in full sun, in humus-rich, well-drained soil, but typically grows to 3 feet by 3 feet. A subtropical perennial, this sage can be grown in the Midwest if well established by midsummer. The plant spreads by rhizomes, which overwinter …
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… lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and easy-care …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… lance-shaped and held close to the branch. Spring to early summer abundant blooms tend to be in white or pink tones, depending on the species and/or cultivar. While individual flowers are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and easy-care …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
