… Narcissus ‘Exotic Mystery ‘is in Division 11a. It stands 14 -16 inches high and blooms in mid season with 3 ¼ inch flowers. … corona is yellowish green with a light yellow base and a greenish yellow rim The rim is split to the base with the 6 segments overlying the petals. 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
… The Staghorn or Elkhorn fern is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia, Polynesia and Australia where it grows … growing these epiphytic ferns. In home gardens it is commonly grown by tying the crown to a board or planting in an epiphytic potting mix. While the fern is not winter hardy in Chicago …
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… take a closer look at the leaves and notice that they look like a little ladder. This plant is often called Jacob's Ladder like the stairway to heaven described in the Bible. Heaven Scent Jacob's Ladder is a cross between the American … including humus-rich continuously moist soils and shady sheltered positions. It is suited to shade and woodland gardens and shady borders. …
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… <p>Even though the flowers are yellow and the foliage is deep green, <em>Sedum</em> kampschaticum is commonly known as orange stonecrop. That’s because the long-lasting yellow flowers age to russet, and the foliage is tinged with red once the weather turns colder. It’s native to the Kamchatka peninsula in northern China east of Siberia, as well as mountainous areas of …
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… As gardeners develop an appreciation of native trees and shrubs, many become more willing to try these plants in their own landscapes. The unusual features of the witch hazel family make … hazel offers yellow and red fragrant flowers blooming at unconventional times; the ability to thrive in moist, claylike soil; good fall color, and tolerance of sunny or shady conditions. … until October. Seasons of Blooms Hamamelis mollis The Chinese witch hazel, Hamamelis mollis , is less hardy than the natives. Grown in the warmer parts of USDA zone 5 to 8, it is the most …
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… In Northern and Midwestern gardens, much emphasis is placed on four-season gardens, with great praise showered on those plants that provide … summer, bulbs that sprout in February and perennials that bloom in October.But in our rush to make new garden friends, let’s not overlook old friends, those textural plants that give … is a strong spruce, the Serbian spruce, Picea omorika . This is a versatile tree, able to stand alone as a specimen or to provide a year-round green screen of privacy when grouped with …
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… Amur adonis ( Adonis amurensis ) and its ties to the namesake god are a good match. This plant is as handsome as any perennial, and once seen in bloom, its perfection is almost impossible to resist. Amur adonis is as ephemeral as the god Adonis, and soon after blooming, the plant …
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… has it all! This 2-foot-tall, reliable, lavender orchid bears enormous 5-inch flowers with up to 8 blooms per spike. Its lavender tepals (outer part of the flower) have dark magenta markings … (and at USDA Zones above 9 outdoors) makes it a popular member of the Orchidaceae family. It is easily recognizable as the classic, fragrant corsage orchid. The cultivar 'Triumph' has been … the intergeneric hybrid (Drumbeat) between the genera Laelia and Cattleya . It blooms from May to June, is temperature tolerant, and does well in partial sun. The soil should be allowed to …
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… Italian bugloss is a clump-forming perennial that produces showy blue flowers in May and June. It grows to a height of 5 feet in full sun and moderate moisture and sharp drainage. Plants may be cut back severely if the foliage starts to brown during the summer. The plant is mostly used in a border, as specimens, or in small …
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… Dutchman's pipe is native to the woods and stream areas south of the Missouri River, where it can climb to over 20 feet in height. This woody vine bears large pale green heart-shaped leaves and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
