… Variegated starburst shrub ( Clerodendrum quadriloculare ‘Brandonii’) is a large evergreen shrub featuring masses of starburst-like pink-and-white flowers that begin … The broad, variegated leaves provide interest throughout the rest of the year. The genus name is derived from the Greek kleros (lot or chance) and dendron (tree), referring to the variable … sap of leaves, stems, fruits, and seeds do not react well when ingested by humans. The species is a native of the Philippines. …
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… silky tufted seeds airborne. It can be used as a specimen in a border or butterfly garden and is resistant to deer. Swamp milkweed is a native plant found growing through much of eastern and central North America. Like other … all sorts of insects. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Asimina triloba ‘Prolific’ is a native plant that grows either as a small understory tree or a multi-stemmed shrub 15-20 … June, producing edible, yellowish green fruits that resemble bananas. ‘Prolific’ pawpaw is a heavy-bearing variety with large, early ripening fruit that can be eaten raw or used in ice … in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Aloe 'Guido' is an amazing drought tolerant succulent with show stopping patterned leaves. The short tidy … from summer to fall delicate spikes of coral to salmon colored bell shaped flowers. This is a diminutive aloe forming clumps of rosettes only 6-8' tall. Very suitable for indoor … only in the Chicago area. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Aloe ferox is called bitter aloe in its native South Africa. A large plant with broad, bold foliage, bitter … tightly held against the flowering stem, unlike many of the plant's cousins. The plant's sap is used internally as a laxative and externally as a treatment for skin ailments, similar in use … the species to extinction. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Great marsh marigold ( Caltha polypetala ) is a native of northern Europe and the Pacific Northwest from Oregon, up the coast, and to … size. Some authorities believe they are variants of the same species. The native habitat is marshes or ephemeral wet spots in woods. This perennial prefers moist soil and will grow in sun or shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… or great camass. Two subspecies of Camassia are found in North America. Subspecies leichtlinii is pale yellow and has the most restricted range, while subspecies suksdorfii is known for its blue-to-violet flowers and can be found from British Columbia south to … ( Veratrum species). Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Clematis 'Multi Blue' is a fairly vigorous deciduous climber that grows 6-8’ and produces two types of flowers. The … Grow in sun or part shade in a protected spot to prevent damage to the flowers. Multi Blue is a member of clematis pruning group 2 which does not require major pruning just the removal of … a small obelisk or trellis. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Britain in 1573, it makes a beautiful choice when located in the front of a mixed border. It is, however, prone to flop, so be prepared to provide support. Tube clematis does best in full sun to partial shade and is a member of clematis pruning group 3; these plants flower on the current year’s new growth and … can be divided in the fall. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… beneath a tuft of leaves; visually, their inflorescence resembles a pineapple. This is the best cultivar among all of the Fritillaria imperialis offerings for naturalizing in the … among tulips, crocuses, and other bulbs to repel rabbits and deer. Crown imperial fritillary is native to dry, rocky hillsides in Persia at higher elevations, where snowmelt provides … early-season moisture. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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