… beneath a tuft of leaves; visually, their inflorescence resembles a pineapple. This is one of the best cultivars among all of the Fritillaria imperialis offerings for naturalizing … 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 …
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… this nonhardy cultivar of foxglove. The large flowers are rosy red on the outside. The inside is ivory white speckled with dark pink spots. The outward-facing flowers enhance the display qualities. This is one of a series of recent crosses made between the common hardy foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea …
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… The Crispa Whiteside broad buckler fern is derived from a fern native to the open forests of northern Europe. It has yellowish-green … about 2 feet wide. This fern can cope with more sunshine than most ferns as long as moisture is maintained so its uses are wide. It performs well in partially shaded beds, or as an …
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… seedheads attached in winter and they will attract birds. PIXIE MEADOWBRITE™ coneflower is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the …
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… Pagoda trout lily ( Erythronium 'Pagoda') is a perennial bulb that adds grace and beauty to the spring garden. Erythronium is not widely grown in American gardens, yet many of its species are native to the western …
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… leaves. The flowers grow in eight-inch spikes atop sturdy burgundy scapes. Atop each spike is a tuft of red-purple bracts. The six-petaled flowers match the scape color as buds. They open … need to be kept well-watered. They should bloom in late summer, but until then, the foliage is attrctive enough in its own right. …
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… Renowned for its healing powers, common St. Johnswort is now found in most parts of the world. It has been used as a sedative, a treatment for malaria and depression, and a salve for wounds, burns, and insect bites. Its name is derived from a belief that its healing powers were enhanced by smoking it on the eve of St. …
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… Iris 'Like Wow' is a tall bearded iris that stands 32 inches high and blooms in mid season. The standards are … They are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and resistant to rabbits and deer. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a …
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… Sunshine iris is one of the earliest bulb irises to bloom. In 2018, it started blooming here at the Chicago Botanic Garden on March 15. This cultivar is a modern cross between the blue Iris sophenensis and the yellow Iris danfordiae . The flowers …
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… Iris sibirica ssp. elegantissima is pale yellow or cream colored with dark markings on the falls and stands 8 to 12 inches high. It is native to northeastern Turkey, northwestern Iran and Armenia. As a Siberian iris, it lacks the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
