… Narcissus ‘Prototype’ is in Division 6. This is a dwarf plant that blooms in mid season with 3 inch flowers. The petals are broad, greenish … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Strict adherence to the cultural needs of this plant is essential. In residential areas, this plant is best grown in the consistently moist soils of a bog garden. The bog garden should be prepared …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… online, in magazines, at garden centers, and in the news where their benefits are often linked to helping the plight of bees and other important pollinators . Many natives get the nod for … sales and through specialty nurseries. As ground covers, some native perennials can be used to replace spotty turf in dry, shady sites. Others complement non-native plants in sunny beds, … garden designs. And, native trees and shrubs offer nesting sites and food for many birds. What IS a native plant? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a native plant “is a plant …
Type: Plant Info
… 'Tis the month for the holiday lights to come down from the attic and to go up on the trees outside, which makes it a fine time for smart gardeners to think about … garden. With leaves long gone from deciduous trees and perennials sticklike and bare, December is a good month to assess your yard/garden hardscape. Pyramidal or cone-shaped conifers are …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. How much water do plants need to keep them healthy? A. The amount of water plants need depends on several different factors, … Established trees, shrubs, and perennials need approximately 1 inch of water per week to keep them healthy. When Mother Nature provides an inch or more of rainwater per week, it is not necessary to water. If supplemental water is needed, water deeply one or two times per …
Type: Plant Info
… The Large-leaf European beech is distinctive for its unusually large leaves. The foliage is deep green and somewhat glossy. A … of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Oakleaf European beech is so named because its lobed leaves somewhat resemble the shape of an oak leaf, but the deep … of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Quercina European beech is so named because its lobed leaves somewhat resemble the shape of an oak leaf, but the deep … of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Just in Time for Halloween This is the month for ghosts, goblins, and witches, and for tricks and treats. Some plants, like … supervisor of the plant health care department. “It has long, dangling branches and I like to put purple lights on it in October—it looks pretty cool.” On a fall night, the bare limbs look … the eyes of old-fashioned china dolls. Although some birds eat the berries, the plant is toxic to humans. The Meat Eaters There’s witch hazel (Hamamelis) , Dracula orchid , and deadly …
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… Jackman clematis is an especially hardy deciduous climber that produces single, dark, 4-inch purple flowers in early to late summer. Jackman was awarded the RHS First Class Certificate and grows in full to partial sun 10 to 12 feet tall. It is a member of clematis pruning group 3 and flowers on the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
