… and black stems complete the ornamental characteristics of this cultivar. Fragrance in dahlias is very rare and the chocolate scent is carried in only one species that was only recently moved to the genus Dahlia from Cosmos . …
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… in May in a dazzling display that can last for weeks. This easy-to-care-for hardy shrub is forgiving of poor soils, which endears it to Chicago area gardeners. Free of insect and diseases, its one drawback is the musty socks smell of the flowers. …
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… This imposing plant grows up to 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide and is best for a large garden. Use it as a specimen plant or in a naturalistic garden. Resembling … pink flowers are arranged in a 6- to 9-inch panicle bloom in midsummer. Queen-of-the-prairie is a showstopper in the garden; a royal beauty! …
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… One of the smallest species of amaryllis, its native habit is dry, hot forests in Bolivia. Trumpet-shaped flowers are creamy white with a hint of … measure about 3 inches long. The 3 upper petals are larger than the lower three. This species is usually dormant during the winter, and blooms in spring or summer. …
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… For many of us, part of the joy of spring is heading out to the forest preserves and seeing the wildflowers in bloom. But for Susanne Masi, … information will help to maintain their numbers and ensure their survival in the wild. She is assisted by more than 100 volunteers in a monitoring program called Plants of Concern, a joint … Midwest," she said, "and yet we have 17 genera here in the Chicago area alone. The difference is that orchids are mainly arboreal in the tropics, but here they’re terrestrial. What makes …
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… have been removed and stumps or roots have been left in the ground to decompose. The disease is caused by fungi feeding off of decomposing organic matter below ground; they are not feeding upon the grass. Nitrogen is one of the products of the decomposition process, which is utilized by the growing grass, causing dark green circles. Mushrooms are fruiting bodies of …
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… called moth orchids because the flowers of some species resemble moths in flight. The name is derived from the word Phalaena , given by Carl Linnaeus to a group of large moths. There are … Phalaenopsis hybrids. Phalaenopsis 'Mount Lip' has thick leaves that are dark green on top. It is an epiphytic (growing on tree branches and trunks) plant that grows in moderate to high light … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A fully budded azalea plant is a promise of six to eight weeks of continuous flowering in the middle of winter! Azaleas are … the plant in a bright window, out of direct sun, for winter. Outdoors in summer, a shaded spot is best. Water — Constantly moist soil is extremely important. Humidity — Mist foliage during winter when plant is blooming. Fertilizer …
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… in Mexico. The first species was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. The genus Mammillaria is currently one of the largest in the cactus family, with 171 known species and varieties. This amazing plant, with its cylindrical form and bright carmine rose flowers, is a showstopper of a cactus. The top of each cylinder is crowned with bright, funnel-shaped flowers in a circle surrounding the center. This small gem …
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… The bur-gambel oak is a naturally occurring cross between the bur oak, whose native range is in the eastern U.S., and the Gambel oak, whose native range is in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. It is a member of the white oak group and produces …
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