… The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is its habit of separating into thin sheets; Native Americans used this property to harvest the … bowls and shelter -- practical as well as beautiful. A strong secondary ornamental feature is the usually colorful golden fall foliage. Given their preference for cool weather and acid …
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… the color may fade to white. This large (22 inches tall by 36 inches wide), vigorous hosta is considered a classic and is widely used. Pink-lavender flowers appear in July and August and are attractive to … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
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… Nymphaea odorata , the fragrant or American white waterlily, is native throughout North America where it's found in shallow ponds. The typical species has … flowers and perfectly circular leaves with a notch. There are also pink and red varieties. It is the basis for many hybrids. The northern variant was formerly classed as Nymphaea tuberosa . … the end of a long lax stem floating just above the water surface. In the center of each flower is a cluster of showy stamens. Waterlilies have been cultivated since at least 2000 B.C. and are …
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… ‘Burma Midnight’ is an herbaceous peony with single blooms that are rich red surrounding bright golden centers. Peony bloom times are classified as early, mid, and late; ‘Burma Midnight’ is an early bloomer. It grows to 32 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the … Plant in sun to part shade with the eyes no more than 2 inches below the soil surface. It is deer resistant. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their …
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… ‘Chiffon Clouds’ is an herbaceous peony with delicate single blooms. The pale salmon petals resemble clouds of … in the breeze. Peony bloom times are classified as early, mid, and late; ‘Chiffon Clouds’ is a midseason bloomer. It takes on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the … Plant in sun to part shade with the eyes no more than 2 inches below the soil surface. It is deer resistant. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their …
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… ‘Circus Circus’ is an herbaceous peony with unusual semi-double blooms consisting of twisted petals, streaked … are fragrant. Peony bloom times are classified as early, mid, and late; ‘Circus Circus’ is an early bloomer. It takes on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the … Plant in sun to part shade with the eyes no more than 2 inches below the soil surface. It is deer resistant. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their …
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… ‘Lancaster Imp’ is an herbaceous peony with a double white or “bomb” bloom—an outer ring of guard petals surrounding a dense ring of shorter petals. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late., ‘Lancaster Imp’ is a midseason bloomer. It grows to 30 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the …
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… Heliconia psittacorum 'Lady Di', commonly called the parakeet flower, is an ever-blooming tropical plant that produces an abundance of bright flowers borne above … red showy bracts (modified petal-like leaves) hold small, tubular flowers. Each true flower is white and has a dark spot at the end, which makes it look like a parrot's tongue. Native to … cold-sensitive species will quickly die if subjected to frost. In USDA Zones 9a and colder, it is used as a container plant and provides extensive color for a long period of time, as do the …
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… Bear's foot or stinking hellebore is native to central and eastern Europe. Hellebores are prized for their flowers which appear in … in the Chicago garden. Wester Flisk hellebore grows into a low mound about 2 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. The foliage is dark green with finger-like clusters of up to ten serrated leaves … in dark red. Hellebores prefer cool moist soils but are very adaptable requiring only that the site be well-drained. Typically they are planted in woodland settings under deciduous trees where …
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… Lilium ‘Karen North’ is a brilliant coral-orange color. The petals are deeply recurved and are spotted with … tall. The flowers have a delightful fragrance and are attractive to hummingbirds. Karen North is an Asiatic hybrid. Asiatic hybrids are the easiest lilies to grow, are quite winter hardy and … a higher bud count on a straight stem. Typically they are not fragrant, although Karen North is an exception. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the …
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