… Scarlet Apache daylily is a bright crimson with a green throat. The blooms measure 5½ inches and appear in late mid season. They are delightfully fragrant and attractive to butterflies and … day, but there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Sun Dried Tomatoes daylily is a tomato-red and orange blend with a golden green throat. The large 6-inch flowers that bloom in mid to late season are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Each flower lasts only one … day, but there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This native of the Caribbean is bat pollinated and so its flower color and fragrance are at their peak at night. White to yellow flowers are borne in succession along the length of stem to be followed by large 'dragon fruit'. This species is top grafted onto saguaro relatives at about 4 foot in height where it's naturally sprawling growth habit creates a cascading effect. Plant in full …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to a height of 2' to 3' tall, has a rounded habit and forms a dense mound at maturity. It is used in the home landscape. Small white flowers, which are actually stamens, are borne at the tip of each branch in a 1" to 2" spike resembling a small bottle brush. In addition to the showy flowers, it has …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 4 feet wide) that blooms with fine-petaled rose-pink flowers from late summer into fall. It is tolerant of wet conditions and is mildew resistant. Pinch back until 4th of July. This will produce denser and more compact plants. It can be divided every 2-3 years in spring. It prefers full sun in average, well-drained soil. It work well as a border or mixed-in other garden locations. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Q. I have woven several varieties of clematis through my trellis. The effect is beautiful, but one portion of a clematis wilts, dries and disfigures the arrangement. What is … of your clematis, the infection rarely kills the entire plant. Look for signs of wilting early in the season. Prune out the affected growth immediately. Often, plants put out new growth below … The tenth issue of the Garden's Plant Evaluation Notes addresses the problem of clematis wilt in its thorough evaluation of clematis. …
Type: Plant Info
… rainforests of eastern Brazil where they grow on the forest floor. Absolute Zero earth star is a favored plant for terraria for its dramatic foliage. The plant is rosette-shaped with dark … moist, but well-drained soil conditions and high ambient humidity. Earth stars are not hardy in Chicago, but they can be overwintered in a bright location with special attention to their watering and humidity needs. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This variable native species of larkspur is the one most frequently encountered east of the Mississippi River. Flower colors range from … 'bee' at the center of the flower, but again, this is not always the case. Plant this larkspur in full sun, dry to moderately moist soils and allow this short lived perennial to reseed to ensure continuity in the garden. All parts of the plant are poisonous and avoided by grazing livestock, deer, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to the Pacific Northwest, where it grows at high elevations, Sitka alder is a shrubby tree growing 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide. In its native habitat, it is beneficial to wildlife and the environment. It grows quickly to form … production of stump and root suckers, makes it undesirable for residential use. It grows best in full sun to part shade and is attractive to birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… mound of lacy green leaves. The stalks stand 24 to 30 inches high. 'Red Sentinel' does well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough. It is resistant to rabbits and deer, but attractive to … cut flower. After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
