… Marfitch 'Howard's Dream' produces large, star-shaped, dark plum flowers variously marked in burgundy, yellow, and white produced on tall, branched spikes from November through March. This orchid is easy to grow, but needs space, bright light, and humidity for best results. The genus name was … the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
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… The black petals are tipped in green surrounding the prominent maroon-colored lip on this smaller growing orchid hybrid of … conditions to flower successfully but their leaves are prone to black spot if the air movement is not exceptionally good. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its … the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
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… Neon Valley reed stem epidendrum ( Epidendrum 'Neon Valley') is a small, bright-orange-flowered orchid of the Epidendrum genus with a yellow blush to the lip. Tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, epidendrum orchids can be found in seasonally dry tropical forests as well as steamy jungles or cloud forests. All reed stem … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
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… 'Tolkien' is a hybrid of two epiphytic South American orchids, Brassia ‘Edvah Loo’ and Miltonia ‘Olmec’. In a 6-inch pot it can grow 12 inches wide and 16 inches high. This orchid needs partial shade … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The upper petals of this orchid are narrow and dark burgundy, with light yellow tips. The cup is canary yellow with a basal blotch of crimson. Sometimes called "dancing lady orchids," this … well-drained soils. The blooms grow on a much-branched stem, often with 50 or more flowers in bloom at the same time. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its … the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Purple Fountain European beech is both a weeping and columnar form of the species and thus suitable for narrow spaces in the home landscape. It is a sport or naturally occurring variation of F. sylvatica 'Purpurea … Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain three species but more than two …
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… It’s hard not to like a plant that needs little maintenance, is pest resistant, and is also attractive. “Its gray foliage and light blue flowers pair well with practically anything, … executive vice president and director. Give it full sun and well-drained soil. Russian sage is in the Heritage and Rose Gardens, among other places. …
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… produces fountains of bright yellow flowers resembling starbursts on a plant shorter in stature than the species. This plant prefers full sun and moist soil, and when provided with these conditions, it is insect- and disease-resistant. Bees and migrating butterflies swarm the flowers to obtain the … nutrient-rich nectar, while a number of small birds enjoy feasting upon the seeds. Goldenrod is deer resistant and is not responsible for triggering allergies. …
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… This is a dwarf, low-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub that typically grows tall with a 5' spread. … plants produce red, fleshy, single-seeded fruit instead of cones (these are poisonous). This is a cross between Japanese yews ( Taxus cuspidata ) and English yews ( Taxus baccata ). It prefers average, medium moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, but can tolerate a wide range of soils as long as drainage is good. It …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a spreading cultivar that can reach a height of 6’, but a width of 20’. Female plants produce red, fleshy, single-seeded fruit instead of cones (these are poisonous). This is a cross between Japanese yews ( T. cuspidata ) and English yews ( T. baccata ).It prefers average, medium moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, but can tolerate a wide range of soils as long as drainage is good. It …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
