… Although prairie milkweed looks similar to common milkweed, it is less common, preferring undisturbed prairies. It is not as drought tolerant as common milkweed. The leaves are smooth rather than pubescent, with a bright pink central vein. The tiny pink flowers are in looser clusters. Their structure is complex, with 5 reflexed pink sepals and five forward-pointing petals. Each petal has a hood …
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… Narcissus ‘Baby Boomer’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf Narcissus that grows to only 4 – 8 inches high. It blooms in mid season with 6 to 8 very fragrant flowers on each stem. The petals are bright yellow with distinctive points at the ends. The corona is orange yellow and cup shaped. It is hardy in zones 4 to 9. The …
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… plant. Its flowers, which are tiny and purplish-red, are produced in April. Fall color is quite noteworthy, ranging from yellow to red. Fullmoon maple is a relative of the Japanese maple and has performed well in the harsh climate of northern Illinois. It prefers dappled light in average, evenly moist, well-drained soil. This is a beautiful small specimen tree. This cultivar is a dwarf that will grow to 8 to 10 feet in …
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… Narcissus ‘Binkie’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid to late season with 4 inch flowers. The petals are a light greenish yellow and have a small point on the tip. The large corona is funnel shaped and very pale yellow, becoming white as it ages. There is a band of bright greenish yellow at the rim. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer …
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… Narcissus ‘Canaliculatus’ is in Division 8. It is only 4 - 6 inches high and blooms in mid to late spring with multiple flowers on each stem. The petals are white and reflexed with a distinctive point at the tip. The yellow corona is cup shaped with a somewhat constricted mouth. The flowers have a pleasing fragrance. The bulbs …
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… Narcissus ‘Parisienne’ is in Division 11a. It blooms in mid to late spring with 4 inch flowers. The creamy white petals are very broad and reflexed with a small point on each tip. The cup is orange and is split to the base. The segments are opposite the petals and closely overlay them. The bulbs …
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… This uncommon species is found in open woodlands, and it looks like a tall, spindly version of the more robust common … glossy, opposite broad leaves that come to a narrow point. It blooms in early June, when it is topped with loose clusters of drooping, starry, white flowers with swept-back green sepals. The flowers and flower stalks may have a tinge of lavender. It is exalted by naturalists, who consider it an indicator of a good quality woodland habitat. Its …
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… Narcissus ‘Bella Estrella’ is in Division 11a. It stands 16 - 18 inches high and blooms in mid spring with 1 -3 flowers per … flowers are 3 inches across with white petals that have a small point at the tip. The corona is a bright greenish yellow and split to the base, forming 2 whorls which overlay the petals. The … not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. …
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… Narcissus ‘Goblet’ is in Division 1. It blooms in early to mid spring and stands 18 -24 inches high. It has white petals with small points at the tips and a long, bright yellow corona with a wide, ruffled rim. The corona fades to a lighter lemon yellow as it matures. It is hardy in zones 4 – 9. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name …
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… Narcissus ‘Orangery’ is in Division 11a. The petals are white and very broad with a small distinctive point on each tip. The corona is split to the base with the six segments which are opposite the petals and closely overlay … not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
