… Flowers range in color from pale to deep rosy-purple with orange-yellow anthers on this species native to an area encompassing northern Turkey, Iran, and the Caucasus region. Another characteristic of the species is its hairless leaves (produced in spring). Plant in full sun and moist but well-drained soils, …
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… blooms are very lightly spotted and downfacing with recurved petals on stems that stand 3 to 4 feet tall. It is attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. White Butterflies belongs to the group of Asiatic lilies …
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… ‘Hei Hua Kui’ or King of Black Flowers is a tree peony with dark red cup-shaped blooms surrounding yellow stamens. Tree peonies often need to settle in for one to two years before producing flowers and, once established, will mature to 5 feet in five to …
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… “Ananas” is the name used for pineapple in most languages. It may look like a giant pine cone to English-speakers, but the fruit of this bromeliad is a syncarp to botanists. In Spanish it is ananá or piña. The species name comosus means “tufted” or …
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… purple lips are one of the harbingers of spring at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Delicate dark to blue-green foliage resembling that of a maiden hair fern appears with the flowers to 5 inches in height and width. This early spring ephemeral is great for planting under deciduous shade trees because it goes dormant as soon as the …
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… Iris virginica var. shrevei , commonly known as southern blue flag, is native to the southeastern coast of the United States. It blooms in late spring with light to medium blue flowers. The falls have a yellow blotch and purple veins at the base. The stems …
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… 'Chicago Apache' daylily is bright red with slightly ruffled petals and makes a striking addition to any garden. The blooms which appear in mid season measure 5”. Although each flower lasts only … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… measure 4 inches in diameter and remain open at least 16 hours before closing. Grape Magic is a stunning addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… ruffled. The trumpet shaped, slightly fragrant flowers are 4 inches across and appear in early to mid summer. In milder climates the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… Hemerocallis 'Double Firecracker' is a vibrant red daylily and a striking addition to any garden. The 5-inch double flowers are … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
