… reddish-orange flowers in clusters at the tips of the stems. This native of southeast Asia is not hardy outdoors in the Chicago region and requires a warm, humid growing environment. It is Ideal in a hanging basket or cascading over a window sill or ledge. Like many other ephiphytes … with minimum fertilization. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… onion, Allium cepa, , multiply in the ground. The swelling in the lower part of its leaves is identical to A. cepa . Endemic populations in Kopet in the Dagh Mountains of Turkmenistan have been almost entirely destroyed by overcollecting for food, and it is now very difficult to find in natural habitats. Although the raw bulb tastes like turpentine, … makes delicious onion soup. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The black maple is native to the upper midwest, northeast United States and to southern Canada. It can reach a … the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is red. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Heatherbun is a dwarf, rounded cultivar that grows 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Its name derives … its medium-green foliage that turns an attractive heather purple to plum purple in winter. It is easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. This plant … enjoyed during the winter. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… wide) that blooms with fine-petaled raspberry-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 … average, well-drained soil. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Pyramidal American arborvitae is a fast-growing, narrow pyramidal evergreen with bright green, soft-textured foliage that … to 25 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide, making it an ideal hedge or privacy screen. The foliage is susceptible to winter burn and the plant requires regular watering, especially in the heat of … maintain a neat appearance. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This slow-growing cultivar is broadly upright or oval in form, with dark green, small needles and a compact growth habit. 'Jervis' is a natural form that was found in the wild and vegetatively propagated for the nursery trade. … bright light to full sunt. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… White Lightning New York ironweed is a form of a perennial plant that is native to the north-eastern parts of the US where it grows in locations that are consistently … it did suffer from mildew. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The Dixie wood fern is a rare fern occurring naturally in the the south-eastern US. It has an strong upright … humus-rich soil and moist conditions. Because of its height and form the Dixie wood fern is useful as a vertical element in shade gardens and woodland settings. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… it starts growing, watch out for slugs. Protect this tall plant from hungry deer, because it is a member of the lily family./p> Mulch the plant over winter, and stake it if it is in a windy site. This beauty lights up your garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
