… Narcissus ‘Acropolis’ is in Division 4. It stands 13 – 18 inches tall and blooms in mid to late spring with double … or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word meaning intoxicated and is often tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Exotic Mystery ‘is in Division 11a. It stands 14 -16 inches high and blooms in mid season with 3 ¼ inch flowers. … corona is yellowish green with a light yellow base and a greenish yellow rim The rim is split to the base with the 6 segments overlying the petals. The bulbs are toxic and will 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. When he …
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… The Staghorn or Elkhorn fern is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia, Polynesia and Australia where it grows … growing these epiphytic ferns. In home gardens it is commonly grown by tying the crown to a board or planting in an epiphytic potting mix. While the fern is not winter hardy in Chicago …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… take a closer look at the leaves and notice that they look like a little ladder. This plant is often called Jacob's Ladder like the stairway to heaven described in the Bible. Heaven Scent Jacob's Ladder is a cross between the American … including humus-rich continuously moist soils and shady sheltered positions. It is suited to shade and woodland gardens and shady borders. …
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… <p>Even though the flowers are yellow and the foliage is deep green, <em>Sedum</em> kampschaticum is commonly known as orange stonecrop. That’s because the long-lasting yellow flowers age to russet, and the foliage is tinged with red once the weather turns colder. It’s native to the Kamchatka peninsula in northern China east of Siberia, as well as mountainous areas of …
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… The Georgia Bush Honeysuckle is native to the Appalachians and is endangered in its native habitat. The lemon yellow flowers … and bees. The leaves are toothed and grow in pairs. It has a rounded habit and can grow to 5’ in height. The plant tolerates a wide range of moisture and light conditions. …
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… Italian bugloss is a clump-forming perennial that produces showy blue flowers in May and June. It grows to a height of 5 feet in full sun and moderate moisture and sharp drainage. Plants may be cut back severely if the foliage starts to brown during the summer. The plant is mostly used in a border, as specimens, or in small …
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… Dutchman's pipe is native to the woods and stream areas south of the Missouri River, where it can climb to over 20 feet in height. This woody vine bears large pale green heart-shaped leaves and …
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… Japanese painted fern is a small fern whose fronds are soft grayish-green with an overlay of silver and a contrasting dark maroon midrib. It requires partial shade to full shade with moderate moisture. It grows to a maximum height of 18 inches with a similar spread. It is mostly used as a ground cover, an …
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… Native to the eastern and midwestern United States, loose-headed bracted sedge is a perennial plant that grows 12 to 40 inches tall and is commonly found in forested areas and wetlands in the wild. The sacs …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
