… the distinctive cap worn by of one of their gods. In fact, it's native throughout Scandinavia and into Northern Asia. It's happiest in the dappled shade and damp soil of its native woodlands, but it's also fine in full sun as long as the soil stays … of each flower resembles the hoods of medieval monks. They attract a variety of butterflies and moths, and are the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, …
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… in the Dr. Slate collection near the Cornell Experimental Station. 'Geneva' is female, and that's important if you want to grow it for the fruit as well as the flowers, because you'll … large grape.'Geneva' is hardy to -25, so you can be confident Chicago winters won't faze it. And it's happy in full sun or part shade. However, it will need frequent pruning and strong support...the vines are large and heavy and bear about 100 pounds of berries a year. …
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… the main attraction of Actinidia polygama hardy kiwi vine is the foliage, which becomes more and more silvery over the summer. That's what earned it its nickname...silver vine. Late June brings fragrant white flowers. And fall brings colorful yellow and orange berries. But there's a peppery, astringent edge to the taste so even in their native …
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… clumping ornamental grass that is attractive year round. The clumps grow to about 4 feet high and 3 feet wide, but the vertical flower spikes can grow to 5 feet high. The dark green leaves … stripes giving this cultivar its name. The purplish-yellow flowers appear in early summer and provide visual interest year round. Although it prefers moderate soils and full sun, it will tolerate light shade and even damp clay soils, but it struggles in hot …
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… beautyberry, is a member of the Verbenaceae (verbena) plant family originally from Japan and China. This species is known for exquisite clumps of purple berries at each node along the … bright, shiny, purple berries. The genus Callicarpa is derived from the Greek kallos (beauty) and karpos (berry). There are 140 species of subtropical and temperate zone trees and shrubs in this genus. Many of them have ornamental fruit, and some …
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… Lilium tsingtauense has orange, star-shaped flowers with almost no spots and an unpleasant scent. The blooms are upfacing on stems that stand 3 feet tall with whorled … very distinct shape, branching out in a unique manner. Lilium tsingtauense is native to China and Korea where the edible bulbs may be cooked and served in ways similar to potatoes. Although these bulbs are rarely available commercially, …
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… spotted with tiny flecks of purple. The coloring is darker in the center of the petals, and lighter at the edges. The stems stand 4 to 5 feet tall with 5 to 10 blooms on each stem in July and August. Lilium kessselringianum is native to the Caucasus mountains where it is a rare and endangered species. The plants are now cultivated from seed. The unsurpassed grace and beauty …
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… Red Jade crabapple is notable for its weeping habit. Its deep pink buds open into white flowers and are followed by red fruit that may persist into winter. The graceful habit of this cultivar, … made this one of the most popular weeping crabapples, It can be found at many old estates and gardens. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for one to two weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit make them attractive plants almost year-round. They …
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… plant native to eastern North America, where it is found on the sandy edges of rivers, lakes, and coastal waterways. Its name refers to the unusual flower head which consists of yellowish … with purple spots resting on a bract of pinkish leaves. It grows to about 2 feet in height and 1 foot in width. The flowers appear from July through September, and deadheading can prolong this period. Like most beebalms, it requires good air circulation to …
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… Glade mallow is an uncommon and valued native species found in the wild along river banks and open areas with moist soil. Considering that it grows to over six feet tall and stands out in the garden, it is odd that every year people wonder what it is. It is native …
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