… on these smaller-scaled orchids. They grow best under high humidity, warm temperatures in very bright light, and exceptionally well-drained soils. The orchid family consists of a large … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is 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
… Fragrant flowers in shades and patterns of orange are produced on short flower spikes originating from near the … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is 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
… This orchid needs partial shade and moist soil conditions. In the spring and summer it produces pink and white blooms. The orchid family consists of a large … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is 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
… Green Mile sweetbay magnolia is a hybrid selected for its deep dark green foliage and its narrow upright habit. In the more southern parts of its range, sweetbay magnolia is evergreen but it may lose all or most of its leaves during the winters in the Chicagoland area. It is one of the few magnolias that will tolerate swampy conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Santa Rosa sweetbay magnolia is one of the hardiest of the species and features the same creamy white fragrant blooms. In the more southern parts of its range, sweetbay magnolia is evergreen but it may lose all or most of its leaves during the winters in the Chicagoland area. It is one of the few magnolias that will tolerate swampy conditions. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… MOONGLOW™ sweetbay magnolia is a cultivar selected for its upright habit and cold hardiness. It bears fragrant white blooms that are slightly larger than the species. In the more southern parts of its range, sweetbay magnolia is evergreen but it may lose all or most of its leaves during the winters in the Chicagoland area. This species is one of the few magnolias that will tolerate swampy …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This orchid needs partial shade with moist soil conditions. In November and December it produces showy red, white, and green blooms. The orchid family … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is 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
… The appeal of the common lilac is due to the haunting fragrance of its usually abundant pale purple blooms. This multi-stemmed … color, fragrance, and overall habit of the plant. The species is native to rocky hillsides in the Balkan Peninsula of southeastern Europe. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form and are borne in large panicles. While …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This orchid needs partial shade and moist soil conditions. In November and December it produces lavender and purple blooms. The orchid family consists of a … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is 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
… This orchid needs partial shade and moist soil conditions. In January and February it produces attractive purple and red blooms. The orchid family consists … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is 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
