… You can see why the common name for this Aconitum is giant monkshood. In its native environment in mountainous areas of Russia … 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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… spite of the name 'Brunette', its leaves mature to purplish black.A stunning perennial plant for shade, the handsome, dark-colored leaves are the perfect background for the tall spikes of white (fading to pink) flowers. All plants in this genus need moderately …
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… 'Pinot Noir' is aptly named for the dark wine-red foliage that will not fade to green in the shade. Bright but not intense sun is recommended to prevent leaf scorch. Although it is grown for the foliage, the flowers are also impressive, with strong red stems, red scape bracts and …
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… to attain their full height. They are very susceptible to frost, so it may not be practical for the average gardener to try to grow this to its full size. Although they may be called taros, it is the genus Colocasia , with drooping leaves, that produced the edible tubers for the Hawaiian dish poi. …
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… panicles are comprised of tiny densely packed flowers which bloom mid to late summer and last for several weeks. This is a dwarf astilbe that grows only 18 inches high. 'Hennie Graafland' … After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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… are strongly lemon scented when crushed and the essential oils that are extracted are useful for culinary and medicinal purposes. The lemon myrtle is native to the rainforests of Queensland in north-eastern Australia where the Australian indigenous people used the leaves for their flavoring and healing properties. More recent scientific examination of these oils has …
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… conditions, including clay soil, salt, and partial shade and is thus a useful ornamental plant for a range of gardens. It prefers moist, brackish soils and full to part sun, and in these … form and shimmering flower heads can create a beautiful vista. The plant is usually retained for winter interest and cut back in very early spring. …
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… 20 and 80 flowers. It is one of the few North American native bulbs that are widely available for gardeners to plant that thrive in moist to wet soils. Free of most insect and disease pests, … sun or partially shaded conditions. The genus Camassia is derived from a Native American name for this group of plants, "quamash." All five species in this genus can be found in North …
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… from strong winds, and full sun. Maurelli red banana is reputedly less amenable to digging up for overwintering so cultivation as potted specimen may be preferable. This plant is not hardy in Chicago and must be brought inside for overwintering. …
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… The common names for Heliconia stricta are “lobster claws” or “false bird of paradise” and you can see why when … inside, so only hummingbirds and certain butterflies have access to the nectar. The good news is that while the true flowers only last a few days, the bracts can last months. At two to … is one of the smallest varieties of Heliconia stricta. This makes it a good container plant for those of us living north of its native tropical habitat. As an understory plant in tropical …
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