… Caucasus mountains where it is a rare and endangered species. The plants are now cultivated from seed. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the … deep enough to remain cool. Lower plants surrounding the lilies will help protect their roots from drying out. Lilies make an excellent cut flower with long lasting blooms and buds that …
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… The white flowers are densely borne on droopy, 3" long inflorescences that are produced from mid-June to early July, when few other shrubs are in bloom. The flowers have a faint but … to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety is a selection from the collection of the Morton Arboretum and is notable for its cold hardiness for Zone 4. …
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… perennial is best grown in full sun or near the edge of wooded areas where they can benefit from good air movement (to reduce the incidence of powdery and downy mildews) and strong sunlight … (to enhance the number and intensity of flower colors). The genus name Phlox is derived from the name given by Greek philosopher/physician Theophrasus to the genus Lychnis. This genus …
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… to it. The underside of the petals are tinted a soft, warm gold. And the fragrance evolves...from zesty lemon to a old world rose. It's also very free-flowering and a reliable rebloomer.This prize winner comes from David Austin, the breeder dedicated to combining the shapes and scents of old-fashioned …
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… hybrid rugosa rose ( Rosa 'Morten') produces clusters of red flowers ranging in size from five to 15 blooms on a 6-by-8-foot bush rose. This rose does best when planted in full sun … are perfect for use along Chicago-area roadways that are subject to wind-blown spray or runoff from de-icing salts. A byproduct of the salt spray is the reduction in powdery mildew infections. …
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… time to form flower buds before the plant goes dormant in the fall. The species range extends from western Siberia across Russia and Central Asia into eastern Europe. The cultivar Fire Hill was selected from plants found growing in the Balkans. The shrubby habit provides a hiding place for wildlife. …
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… Pliny was well acquainted with this plant. Pomegranates are native to an area stretching from the eastern Mediterranean to the Himalayan Mountains. Many cultivars have been selected for … and these are reproduced through vegetative propagation because the cultivars do not come true from seed. Prefers moist, well drained soils in regions featuring long hot, dry summers. The area …
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… blue all summer, with clusters of tiny yellow flowers rising well above its mat of foliage from May through July. When bloom's over and the weather turns cold, 'Oracle's' leaves develop … are native to rocky outcrops on cliffs and mountains. This cultivar, forsterianum, comes from Western Europe. Like almost all <em>Sedum</em>, with a lot of sun, a little water, and good …
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… (USDA Zones 9 to 11) and have epiphytic roots—meaning they derive moisture and nutrients from the air and support from another plant; few orchids grow in soil. Orchids usually prefer a diurnal temperature …
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… needs partial to full shade and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 2 feet. From May through August it produces showy pink blooms. It is a specimen in a border or ground …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
