… Crown-of-thorns is a slow-growing tropical shrub with a rambling growth habit. Plants can grow to 3 feet by 3 … The inconspicuous flowers, called “cyathia” are surrounded by colorful bracts. 'Pet Mong Koi' is a cultivar from Thailand, with bright pink flowers. Its 5- to 6-sided fleshy, thorny stems are … are cut; the bleeding can be stopped by immersing the stems in warm water. The Euphorbiaceae is a very large family, containing more than 2,000 species, including the popular poinsettia. …
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… Crown-of-thorns ( Euphorbia milii 'Ruby Red') is a slow-growing plant with a rambling growth habit. Individual plants can grow to 3 feet by 3 … and low humidity. It's a perfect addition to the desert garden. The name of this plant is from the Latin euphorbea for Euphorbus, a Greek physician in 1 C.E. who used the sap … are cut; its bleeding can be stopped by immersing the stems in warm water. The Euphorbiaceae is a very large family, containing more than 2,000 species, including the popular poinsettia. …
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… Crown-of-thorns is a slow-growing tropical shrub with a rambling growth habit and sharply thorny stems. Plants … inconspicuous flowers, called “cyathia” are surrounded by colorful bracts. 'Supergrandiflora' is a mix of variously-colored plants bred in Thailand, with larger flowers than the species and … are cut; the bleeding can be stopped by immersing the stems in warm water. The Euphorbiaceae is a very large family, containing more than 2,000 species, including the popular poinsettia. …
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… The redbud crabapple is noted for its abundant, deep red buds that open to pinkish to white flowers, followed by red fruit, which are not persistent. This cultivar is reported as highly disease resistant by the University of Illinois Extension and is extensively planted at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Crabapples are small flowering trees that …
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… The honey bush is a small shrub that is a native of South Africa and India but has been naturalized in many other places including the … plant! Sadly all parts of this plant are poisonous to both humans and animals. The honey bush is hardy to 20 degree Fahrenheit and will cope better with winter temperature if heavily mulched …
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… Zebra grass is one of the last cultivars of Miscanthus sinensis to bloom in this area, waiting until October … spikes that gradually become silver with age. During spring and summer, this ornamental grass is easy to recognize, with its large clumps of bold foliage banded in yellow and green. The … or partial shade, and because of its size, it needs to be at the back of the flower border. It is tolerant of many soils but shouldn't be planted in wet spots. In spring, the masses of dead …
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… Eastern beebalm is a native of the southern and eastern US where it is found in partially shaded areas with moderate to dry soil conditions. It grows to around 2 … of flowers bloom in midsummer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and …
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… The PRISTINE® apple is a yellow apple introduced in 1994, noted for its tart flavor and good keeping capability. This cultivar is one of many developed by PRI, a disease-resistant-apple breeding program, which is a cooperative among Purdue University, Rutgers University, and the University of Illinois. …
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… by the bright yellow fall foliage. The relatively scanty fruit—relished by birds and squirrels—is a woody capsule containing two seeds. This underutilized ornamental native performs quite well in shady sites and is great for the naturalistic garden or a large shrub border. Common witch hazel is the last shrub to flower in fall. …
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… to chartreuse leaves of August Moon are heart-shaped and puckered, with good substance. It is a vigorous grower. This classic hosta is often used to brighten the shade garden. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
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