… bittersweet is a twining vine with alternate leaves that are ovate, glossy, and toothed. In early summer it produces inconspicuous greenish-white flowers. On female plants, highly … tips. Each berry emerges from a three-valved orange capsule, which is persistent. It is found in oak savannas, dune areas, and scrambling among rocks throughout eastern and central North America. Songbirds are fond of the fruit. This species faces two problems in its native habitat. One is over-picking of the fruit-laden branches for floral arrangments. …
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… two completely different types of flowers at different times? Yes! This clematis vine flowers in the spring and again in the late summer but the flowers are completely different shapes. The spring flowers are fancy … flowers are less fancy with a more simple shape. Vyvyan Pennell clematis is a reblooming vine. In late spring it bears large (6-8 inch) double blooms that have purple outer petals and lighter …
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… Native to Illinois, spotted Joe-Pye weed grows in moist areas where it can reach 5 feet or more; it has a dense, erect habit. This perennial is suitable for large-scale planting or use in a mixed border. The showy, lavender-pink flowers grow in flat-topped clusters 4 to 6 inches wide on this tall, late-flowering plant. They bloom for an …
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… picta' is is less well known than aloes and yuccas, but you can see the family resemblance in the spiky succulent leaves and rosette form. It's native to deciduous tropical forests and open land from the Caribbean well into South America. In fact, one of the common names for it is Brazilian aloe. </p> <p>After maturing for years, it … stalk to begin the next generation before it dies down. It's an easy plant to grow, happy in part shade or full sun with a minimum of water. Just make sure it has good drainage. As it's …
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… was bred by Charles and Martha Oliver of the Primrose Path, and introduced by Plants Nouveau in 2011. They found a unique selection that has foliage that emerges with leaves that appear … to 12 inches tall and 24 inches wide. The inflorescences appear high over the silver foliage in late spring and summer and increase the height to 2 feet. Fantastic in a container, border or as a groundcover in semi- to full shade. Although it will tolerate dry …
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… The flowers of this species vary in color from pale lilac-purple to deep rosy purple and can be tesselated (checkered pattern on the petals). Similar in coloration to Colchicum byzantium but with larger flowers. Plant in full sun and moist but well drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so …
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… This autumn crocus has up to 20 purple-pink flowers per corm in September. This native of Asia Minor might be a hybrid of Colchicum cilicicum . It has been known in cultivation since 1597. Plant in full sun and moist but well drained soils. Divide when the clumps of corms have become so …
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… This red twig dogwood has branches that are bright red which provide color and beauty beauty in the winter especially against a snowy backdrop. The Baileyi red twig dogwood shrub grows to 6 … 10 feet tall and wide with a rounded open habit. White spring flowers are followed by fruits in mid-summer, and the leaves turn yellow in fall. It is tolerant of a range of soils including boggy and clay soils making it suitable in …
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… Sibirica Bloodgood Siberian dogwood is a selection noted for its deep red winter stems. In late spring it produces yellowish-white flowers which give way to bluish-white fruit in the summer. Foliage is red in the fall. While this plant may grow tall, it is usually pruned heavily in early spring to …
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… Indigo silky dogwood is a cultivar introduced in 1982 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is a selection of a multi-stemmed native shrub found along streams and swamps. It bears small white flowers in spring followed by indigo blue fruits in summer that are quickly devoured by birds. At its introduction, the suggested use for this …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
