… blooms in mid- to late spring. The petals are a pale greenish yellow while the large corona is a vivid reddish orange. 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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pachypodium lealii is a small-growing bottle tree from southern Angola and Namibia, producing creamy white flowers … other members of the Apocynaceae or Oleander family, the milky sap of the leaves and stems is highly toxic and, in fact, Namibian hunters often used the sap to poison their arrow tips. The …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… There's nothing secret about the bright red roses of 'Beauty Secret', even though she is a miniature. The small but very double bright red roses appear in clusters and bloom is prolific...and fragrant. What's more, they come into bloom early, getting a jump start on …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… combination of a creamy white center collared in bright strawberry red, DOUBLE DELIGHT® is easy to spot from a distance. This award-winning hybrid tea rewards closer viewing with its … rich soil with good drainage, and enough space for good air circulation. Disease resistance is rated as average for this rose, so many growers recommend a regular spraying program. …
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… will observe and identify the birds surrounding or passing by the Kleinman Family Cove. This is a beginner-friendly event; all levels of experience are welcome. Seating is available at the Cove, but you are welcome to bring your own chair. Binoculars and field …
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… Often referred to as 'mock orange', the fragrance of the flowers in late winter is exceptional. Pure white flowers produced in large clusters near the tips of the branches fade … for tightest mounded form and in average soil; water as needed. In dry climates, the foliage is prone to spider mites; it has attractive orange seeds in the fall. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Forever Pink phlox is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… the flowers are flecked with pink in the cooler hours of morning and evening. 'Flower Power' is a very easy-to-maintain perennial and is relatively resistant to mildew. Grow it in full sun in medium to moist soil in a border, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Known as the wedding phlox, 'Miss Lingard' is an elegant perennial that grows to 2 to 4 feet that has been grown since late in the 19th … August. The deep green foliage of this phlox has stems of ebony red, requires no staking, and is resistant to disease. Grow it in full sun in medium to moist soil in a border, wildflower …
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… The paniculata species of phlox are the most magnificent and there is a huge selection to choose from. Plant 'John Fanick' in full sun in fertile moist soil where … 2 feet wide and produce striking, bicolor lavender and pink flowers from July to August. Phlox is not always an easy plant to grow but this perennial has slightly waxy leaves that hold powdery …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
