… This is the plant for which Chicago is named. In Illinois Indian language, its name was Chicagoua. This name probably was applied as a metaphor for the skunk-like odor of the leaves when crushed by walking on them. Chicagoua basically means skunk, from the spraying of defensive liquid. Contrary to popular belief, it does not mean offensive odor, which would be matchi miaganoue. This … or later in its life cycle, it produces a highly odorific breath which must be experienced to be believed. …
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… light sandy soils and partial light conditions under palms. This ornamental ginger is prized for the dramatic green and white chevron patterning of its leaves. The lovely pink bloom is rare … 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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… Cream Cracker Tatarian dogwood is notable for its compact habit, red winter stems and foliage that emerges with a gold margin that turns … -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native to cooler temperate areas of North America and Asia. The genus includes 45-60 species, divided …
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… Miss Satomi kousa dogwood is a small tree notable for its large deep pink bracts that provide a display around the insignificant true flowers. Fall … -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range of forms from small trees to suckering shrubs. The dominant display, however, varies among the species. Dogwoods are native to cooler temperate areas of North America and Asia. The genus includes 45-60 species, divided …
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… Narcissus ‘Jetfire’ is in Division 6. It stands 12 inches tall and blooms in early to mid spring with 3 inch flowers. The petals are bright yellow and strongly reflexed. The corona … the mouth of the corona although the mouth itself is slightly expanded. 'Jetfire' is great for containers and forcing into early indoor bloom. 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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… yards.</p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements. Just give them …
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… frost.<p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. …
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… summer. <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigela</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements.No deadheading. …
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… Soft Pink Butterfly Bush BUZZ™ series is a compact butterfly bush series that is perfect for containers and small spaces. It has continuous blooms in brilliant colors. Dead-head spent blooms for longer lasting color. …
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… This vining succulent to 4' at maturity produces pendulant dark purple grayish green flowers that complement the dark … purple black leaves. Plant in full sun, dry soils and provide a companion plant or structure for this species to clamber over. …
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