… plants start to die back. In fact, it's the last of the aconites to bloom. There's a bonus for gardeners...those 4 - 5' stalks rarely need staking. Aconitums are commonly known as … 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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… 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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… result of open pollination of the cultivar 'Carradonna'. Meadow sages are highly recommended for perennial gardens in northern climates. They are fully hardy and produce bushy little plants … is not liked by deer or rabbits. They need little care once established, but require full sun for the best blooms. The meadow sages were derived mostly from the Eurasian species Salvia …
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… Siebold viburnum can be used as a large shrub or trimmed up to function as a small tree. Noted for its rigid branching structure and very large leaves, this viburnum bears fragrant white … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… flat-topped clusters of flowers. These give way to yellow fruits in the fall. Fall color for this cultivar is not as brilliant as some others. It will grow in full sun to partial shade … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… and so do gardeners. With bloom all along their branches, they deliver a blanket of color for at least four weeks. And they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements. Just give them good …
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