… Narcissus ‘Baby Boomer’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf Narcissus that grows to only 4 – 8 inches high. It blooms in mid season with 6 to … 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 …
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… Pink Truffles baptisia is a hybrid cultivar that features soft pink blooms, an unusual color for the genus. It is also known for its short, compact habit. This cultivar is part of the DECADENCE® series developed by breeder Hans Hansen. Members of the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… emerge early. The plant grows 9 feet in height with a spread exceeding its height, and it is highly admired for its wonderful horizontal branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen plant. May and June … reddish-purple flowers. The samaras, or winged fruits, mature in fall and turn a rich red. This maple is one of the cut-leaf or lace leaf varieties. The foliage emerges as red-orange …
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… Soft yellow double blooms whose petals are ruffled provide a "crepe-paper" appearance on this historic (1935) annual. Great for cut flowers or a middle location in a flower border where the 3-foot height will fit in. … fertilization to encourage more flowers and less vegetative growth. In very dry weather, it is prone to spider mites but otherwise pest resistant while providing a habitat for lace wing and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Ginkgo is an ancient deciduous conifer. The cultivar 'Akebono' is a male (fruitless) clone grown for its narrow upright habit with upswept branches. Evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. Its unusual fan-shaped leaves adorn this large, lovely …
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… Bilberry Ice spiderwort is a low-growing clumping perennial plant that is derived from native North American plants. It … from June until September. Each flower is open at most a single day, and in some cases, for only a morning. It grows to about two feet in height and up to three feet in width. In an evaluation of spiderworts conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Bilberry Ice was given an excellent rating for its strong growth …
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… Jeannene spiderwort is a low-growing clumping perennial plant that is derived from native North American plants. It … appear from June until September. Each flower is open at most a single day, and in some cases, for only a morning. It grows to about eighteen inches in height and up to three feet in width. In an evaluation of spiderworts conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Jeannene was given an excellent rating for its strong growth habit, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Sweet Harmony’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid spring with 4¼ inch flowers. The petals are greenish yellow … 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 … where he had been admiring himself, Narcissus flowers grew up around the pool. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The Hedge Maple is native to most of Europe (in Scotland, it is the only native maple) and has been naturalized … fall. It prefers rich, well-drained soil that is kept evenly moist in light or partial shade. This is also a good selection for Bonsai. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… build relationships, and advance strategic priorities. Collaborating with departments across the Garden, I help increase the impact of our conservation, restoration, and plant science programs. My main focus is supporting the Garden’s local, regional, and national efforts to increase the supply of native seed for habitat restoration. I help manage the Plant Conservation Alliance Non-Federal Cooperator …
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