… because it usually blooms between mid-November and late January. Varieties are available in white, pink, red, and purple and are usually sold in full bud with at least a few blooms. After the plant is finished blooming, it needs a resting … two months at which time very little, if any, water should be given and it should be placed in a location that receives moderate light. If the foliage or stems begin to shrivel during its …
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… are held on erect, slender, 3-foot-long stems amid dark green, sword-shaped leaves held in a fan shape. This perennial plant grows up to 5 feet tall in large clumps and blooms abundantly during the summer (in the southern hemisphere—winter in Chicago). Native to South Africa, it grows naturally along …
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… is a rounded shrub that grows up to 10 feet high and wide. Its foliage is a dull green. In May and June it produces white flowers with a pink tinge that attract butterflies. These give … and Asia, with a concentration in western China. There are no cotoneasters native to the U.S., though a number of species and their hybrids and cultivars flourish in the northern U.S. and Canada. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain almost 20 species among nearly …
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… make a fine-textured formal hedge and takes well to clipping. Its rosy-pink flowers, produced in late May, are often hidden by the leaves. Red fruits ripen in late summer and persist into … and Asia, with a concentration in western China. There are no cotoneasters native to the U.S., though a number of species and their hybrids and cultivars flourish in the northern U.S. and Canada. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections contain almost 20 species among nearly …
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… histrioides 'George' is among the first of the very early spring flowers to come into bloom in the Chicago area. George is actually a hybrid between Iris reticulata and Iris histrioides and … petals that hang down, known as falls. The dark purple falls contain a blotch of white edged in yellow, known as a nectar guide. Close observation on a sunny day will provide an opportunity … from the gods who traveled to earth on a rainbow. About 300 species of iris can be found in a wide range of habitats in the northern hemisphere, varying in size from diminuative …
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… blanket the plant with 1½-inch, shiny, bright orange, rayed flowers that are borne singly or in clusters on short stalks. Its dark green, paired leaves are free or slightly fused at the … and west coast of Western Cape, South Africa, from Vredenburg to Saldanha. Interestingly, in the past these plants were known as "midday plants" and were referred to as "municipal workers," because the flowers open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. They thrive in hot sun and survive very successfully during periods of drought because the leaves retain …
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… Introduced in 1935, Excel early-flowering lilac produces fragrant single lavender blooms. The cultivar is … This large deciduous shrub that can tolerate more summer heat than most other lilacs. Plant in full sun in fertile, well drained soils and site to receive good air movement during the growing season. …
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… after its introduction and is only now being rediscovered. Although it was first collected in 1907 by E. H. Wilson during an expedition to China, it wasn't until 1916 that a colleague of … -codium refers to the flower head. Then for nearly 65 years, Heptacodium was forgotten. But in 1980, another expedition to China resulted in the collection of viable seeds of this rare genus. Seeds and cuttings were then distributed by the Arnold Arboretum and the U.S. National Aboretum to several botanical institutions and nurseries. Since that time, the …
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… giving the tree a silvery appearance. A European native, it can reach more than 100 feet in height. Pine-scented essential oils from this tree are used in the perfume industry. Firs are mostly native to mountainous regions, where they grow in rich, acid soil. They are not very tolerant of hot, dry summers or pollution. …
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… greenish-yellow flowers bloom from June through August, giving way to inedible red berries in the fall. The plant grows to 1 foot high and spreads to 1 foot. Grow in moist soil in full sun to part shade, or use it at the edge of ponds or bogs where it will spread by …
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