… The Pyrenees Star of Bethlehem is a native of rocky mountain hillsides from the Pyrenees in Spain right across southern Europe to Turkey and the Caucasus mountains. It …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… green stigma in spring or summer adorn this monotypic (only 1 species in the genus) taxon from an extremely small natural population in Mexico. The epidermous tissue is lime grey-green, a …
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… vitifolia is a spectacular red-flowered passion vine native to a broad region stretching from Costa Rica to northwestern South America. The deeply lobed green leaves resemble those of …
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… light greenish-yellow inflated pods surrounding the seeds on this nonhardy perennial from South Africa. At maturity, the pods are blown about by the wind and, after a period of time, …
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… PRAIRIE TITAN® Kentucky Coffeetree is derived from a tree native to the streambanks and floodplains of midwestern North America. Coffee trees …
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… fragrant sulphury yellow flowers with a reddish-purple blush at the base perfume the garden from January into March. The medium green leaves are oval-rounded to obovate in shape. It is a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in the fall. The flowers are small, fragrant thread-like lavender-purple petals that emerge from a dull red calyx. Each flower has four petals growing in tight clusters of three or four. As …
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… mild winter, the foliage will remain evergreen in Chicago gardens. This species is widespread from northern Greece and Turkey eastward to the Caucasus region. Across this geographic range, a …
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… Border Jewel Himalayan fleeceflower is derived from a wildflower native to the Himalayas. As a groundcover, Border Jewel grows to about eight …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… feet after fifteen years. It has dark green needles that have a bluish cast and branches from the ground adding to its desirable form. This tree requires a sunny spot and well-drained …
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