… 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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… often seen perched while searching for small fish, or heard giving a rattling call as it flies from on perch to another. It nests in tunnels it digs into stream or lake banks. …
Type: Birding
… A Central American gem There are only 20 species in the genus Galeandra, and they are spread from Mexico through Central America to Suriname! Pollinated by orchid bees in the Euglossa genus …
Type: Plant Info
… of this pretty, dainty orchid looks quite a bit like a violet. In the wild, its color varies from white to lavender to purple. …
Type: Plant Info
… with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink blooms that attract butterflies from July to October. It is a specimen in a hedge and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a maximum height of 18 inches. It thrives in partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. From late June to September it produces white powderpuff flowers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
