… Aechmea 'Frappuccino' is a colorful bromeliad grown for both its foliage and spikes of red flowers that are tipped with yellow. The dark green foliage has silver stripes and a reddish tinge beneath. This plant is propagated by dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms, or bulbs (including offsets). Drought-tolerant, it is well suited for xeriscaping. With average water needs, it should be watered regularly but not …
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… length. With age, this single-trunked aloe species can grow to 12 feet in height. The nectar is a rich chestnut brown color, which is distinctive in the genus. The specific epithet (species name) is derived from the Latin name for chestnut trees — castanea . …
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… an extended time in mid-summer. A complex hybrid, in the making for 20 years, this cultivar is sterile and produces no seeds, meaning the life span of each flower is prolonged. It is propagated by tissue culture. For this delphinium, full sun and moderately fertile …
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… yellow anthers. The five petals bend backwards in a reflexed position and do not overlap. This is a tropical shrub that grows 7 – 9 feet high and is hardy in zones 9- 10. It was bred from an hibiscus that originated in China and is now believed to be extinct in the wild. The name “rosa-sinensis” means "rose of China." …
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… Pink Cotton Candy betony is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the … and vigorous growth. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Deeply cut dark-green leaves form a mound of foliage. This plant is ideal as a ground cover in a shaded spot. The blooms of the species plant are rosy-white; … salmon-pink, rose and lavender flowers. The attractive divided foliage of Chinese astilbe is topped by narrow, upright spikes of flowers. Chinese astilbe brightens shady corners of the garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Lady fern is a North American native that can tolerate dense shade and rabbits. The twice-pinnate fronds … with fine teeth on the leaf segments. It can tolerate drier soil than other ferns, but if it is planted in a sunny spot, it needs to be kept constantly moist. It should be kept out of the … to prevent frond breakage. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… cultivar appeared in a garden setting. Full sun brings out the best foliage color. This plant is fine in average soils; it is disease- and deer-resistant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This deer-resistant needled evergreen is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It prefers shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is called plum yew because its edible fruits resemble small plums, and its needles resemble the … Taxus ). While it tolerates heat, it does not tolerate full sun. It should be planted in a site protected from the wind. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and …
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… This is the unusual white-flowered form of our native turtlehead. It has dark green foliage on a … clumps are topped with white snapdragon-like flowers. It tolerates wet or dry conditions and is good way to blending late season color into the garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
