… Ivory Coast is a large hosta featuring grey green foliage with a wide yellow margin. It is a sport of H . 'Sagae.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… Midnight Ride is a large, dark green hosta. It is a sport of H . 'Paul Revere' and considered a vigorous grower. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer …
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… Tulipa 'Blushing Lady'is a single late tulip which has flowers that are a beautiful blend of yellow, peach, and pink blooming at the end of the tulip season (mid- to late May in the Chicago region) on a tall, strong stem. This cultivar is a "sport" of Tulipa 'Temple of Beauty', which features salmon-rose flowers. A sport is a …
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… Zizia aurea, golden Alexanders, is a fairly common native wildflower and a great plant for a naturalized landscape. It is one of the earlier blooming natives, producing attractive yellow umbels - flat-topped flowers -atop persistent shiny green divided leaves. It needs a farly good, moist soil to thrive, but will survive moderate droughts. It is found in east and central North America in …
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… From runways to rainforests, plants stole the spotlight in 2025. Here are the stories that made us fall for them all over again. Grassy plumage is the new black. Made from hand-dyed plant material, these Stella McCartney gowns have all the … the birds. The exact plant species is under wraps, but we have our own ideas! In addition to ornamental grasses like this, we think sedges could make fabulous plumage. An added bonus? …
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… 'GOLDEN COLONNADE®' is a large tree selected for its strong central leader and narrow oval habit. It was introduced … fruit, and will develop into narrow oval shaped tree. With increased age, it will mature to a large 45' by 25' tree. It could be planted as a specimen or shade tree, and its narrow shape … this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. Ginkgo is sometimes called the maidenhair tree due to its beautiful fan shaped leaves that resemble a maidenhair fern frond. It is one of the most …
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… ecosystems throughout the eastern and southern parts of the US. Dewey Blue bitter switch grass is an upright grass of about four feet in height and about three feet in width. The foliage is a … grasses, Dewey Blue is extremely versatile and can cope with a range of soil types from sandy to wet and shade conditions although it prefers full sun. Because of its versatility it can be … value, it is generally retained for its autumn and winter interest. Cut back the foliage to near ground level in late winter. …
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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 US due to its attractive appearance and reliability. The honey bush has footlong blue-green serrated … spike appear above the foliage and are are a dark reddish maroon color. The leaves are said to have a salty peanut butter aroma and the flowers a honey scent. Peanut butter and honey in one …
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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 feet feet high and around 2 feet wide. This beebalm bears whitish-pink flowers with …
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… This popular medium to large hosta has white-margined foliage and is notable for its good growth rate and long growing season. Francee is considered a reliable choice for landscaping purposes. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
