… Silver Gumdrop Alumroot is lovely little plant with a sophisticated color combination. A small silvery colored Heuchera … 24 inches wide. It is resistant to deer and the flowers will attract hummingbirds and bees. In milder climates the leaves will remain attractive in winter. It would work well in mixed containers, as a small scale groundcover in shade, and in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… If you are here in the summer or fall what color are the flowers of this plant? The flowers change color depending on the season: In early summer they are white, by mid-summer they begin to turn pink, and by fall they will have turned completely pink. GATSBY PINK® Oakleaf Hydrangea is derived from a shrub that is native to the moist woods of eastern north America. This …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Blushing Lady’ is a late season bloomer in the Jonquil section of Narcissus with multiple flowers per stem and a … yellow and over time the cups gradually age to a light pink blush. This species will thrive in most of the soils found in the Chicago area in full sun or under the canopy of deciduous …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Thevetia peruvaniana , also known in the U.S. as yellow oleander, is native to South America where it can grow to 30 feet tall, blooming all the while. The long … the branches an almost brush-like appearance, showing off the fragrant yellow trumpet flowers. In zone 8 and south, you can use yellow oleander in the yard as a bush, a small tree, or even a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This round bulb grows to a height of 6 inches in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has white blooms in March and April. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” ―Chinese proverb Warm, sunny days and cool nights have ushered in autumn. Before you put away the shovel and gloves, there’s still time to plant trees. Many … the Garden’s senior director of horticulture. “Any tree that is above ground—typically dug in spring, late summer, or early fall—is fine for planting from my perspective.” Planting now …
Type: Plant Info
… Native to higher elevations in Korea, China and Manchuria, the costata or Korean birch has multi-hued beige to yellow exfoliating bark. In the Far East, the wood of this very large tree is used for plywood and furniture. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 are native to temperate zones, most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 are native to temperate zones, most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 are native to temperate zones, most …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
