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  • … celosias are more petite versions of their cousins, plumed celosia and cockscomb. The species is in the amaranth family and is native to tropical Asia. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Capsicum baccatum is the species name for aji or Peruvian hot peppers. The plants have a more shrubby habit than … ‘Brazilian Starfish’ has an unusual squat shape, something like a habanero pepper. It is hotter than jalapenos, but also very sweet and flavorful. The plants should be started indoors …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Narcissus ‘Chiva’ is in Division 7. It has 1 to 5 small one inch flowers on each stem. The petals and the corona are yellow. The bulbs are … 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
  • … flowers 8-9 inches in diameter that emerge from dark red, almost black buds. The foliage is very a deep purple with a maple leaf like shape. It stands 4 feet tall and blooms from midsummer into early fall. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek work …
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  • … Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' has white trumpet shaped flowers with red centers. This is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows 8 -10 feet high and blooms in mid summer to fall. It is hardy in zones 5 – 8. Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart' has received the Royal Horticultural …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Narcissus ‘Gold Metal’ is in Division 1. It has yellow petals and a long yellow trumpet. It blooms in mid to late season. The bulbs are … 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
  • … 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
  • … Narcissus ‘Oriental Silk’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid spring with lemon yellow petals which are slightly reflexed … 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
  • … 'Jelena' is a deciduous shrub with alternate ovate or rounded leaves with a wavy margin. Yellow and red … petals that open as soon as temperatures rise into the 40-degree Fahrenheit range. Fall color is a mixture of red and orange leaves. Intermediate witch hazels were created by the …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … has huge 8- inch brilliant yellow flowers with green throats. It blooms in mid season and is a striking addition to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple … The buds open in series, so a single plant may continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Chicago Star was awarded Honorable …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant