… 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 … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9 to 11) and have epiphytic roots, …
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… Pink Diamond stands 8 to 15 feet tall with a spread of 8 to 15 feet. The large, conical flowerheads are 12 inches long and are composed of showy but … in the middle and then creamy white as new flowers emerge at the tip. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. The blooms continue into the fall. Pink Diamond blooms on …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Lois E. Klehm’ is an herbaceous peony named after peony breeder Roy Klehm’s mother. He writes in his catalogue, … always liked color and style. She picked this exotic pink and gold with center pink petaloids to bear her name.” Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. ‘Lois E. Klehm’ is a midseason bloomer. It grows to 32 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground …
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 … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA Zones 9 to 11) and have epiphytic …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Tall goldenrod is one of the most abundant and aggressive goldenrods in the Chicago area, popping up in garden beds and along roadsides. It is recognized by its height - four to six feet tall - its large attractive feathery blooms and willowy leaves thare are toothed … it has heavy pollen, appreciated by insects, it does not cause hay fever. That honor goes to a completely different plant, ragweed. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Marbled ginger is a native of the Solomon Islands in the southwestern Pacific where it thrives in the warm humid … reach 10" long. Marbled ginger can reach a height of about five feet and will form clumps up to five or six feet wide in warmer locations. however it is not hardy in Chicago. The plant can … can be lifted and replanted the following season. The leaves will sunburn if grown in bright to full sunlight. …
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… Narcissus ‘Hillstar’ is in Division 7. It grows 14 – 16 inches high and blooms in mid to late season with 2 – 3 … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… In the spring you'll see beautiful flowers called Narcissus. The name Narcissus is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. … than the petals and funnel shaped with an expanded mouth. One of the few daffodils resistant to Fusarium Basal Rot, a disease prevalent in the many garden soils. The bulbs are toxic and will …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Fairy Chimes’ is in Division 5. This is a dwarf cultivar that blooms in mid to late season. The flowers are 1 ¾ … 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Intrigue’ is in Division 7. It blooms in late spring with 2- 3 scented flowers per stem. The petals are … of white at maturity. The corona is shallow and funnel shaped. It opens yellow and matures to white. It is hardy in zones 3 – 8. 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
