… Sweet black-eyed Susan ( Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers') is one of five species of black-eyed Susan native to Illinois, all of which have yellow flowers … Sweet black-eyed Susan has three-lobed leaves and reaches a height of 4 feet. 'Henry Eilers' is a real novelty, with sunshine-yellow petals that are rolled into extremely narrow tubes … tracks in southern Illinois. This black-eyed Susan cultivar blooms from July to September and is attractive to butterflies. Sweet black-eyed Susan ( Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers') es …
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… This plant is a BLOOMERANG™ Purple lilac because it comes back (like a boomerang) and flowers again in the summer after most lilacs finish in the springtime. BLOOMERANG™ Purple lilac is a dwarf shrub notable for its periodic rebloom into August after the initial flowering in May. … Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be done immediately after flowering to maintain flower production the next …
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… The Chinese or Rouen lilac is a cross between the common lilac and the Persian lilac that originated in France in the 18th … century. It bears abundant fragrant purple-lilac blooms on arching branches in May. Its habit is considered more refined than the common lilac. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known … Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be done immediately after flowering to maintain flower production the next …
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… Blanche Sweet is a cultivar of the hyacinth lilac, which is a cross between the common lilac and the Asian lilac S. oblata . It was selected in 1981 and … Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be done immediately after flowering to maintain flower production the next …
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… Aloe cooperi is a South African grassland aloe discovered by William Burchell in his early travels in South … grass-like, succulent leaves are held in a fan shape and grow 2-feet tall. The inflorescence is simple and bold; the flowers vary in color from greenish-cream to apricot and salmon pink. The … Fahrenheit, Cooper's aloe attracts nectar-feeding birds such as sunbirds and hummingbirds and is deer resistant. 알로에 쿠퍼리는 남 아프리카공화국의 초원에서 윌리암 벌첼에 의해 처음 발견되었는데, 토마스 쿠퍼가 재 발견하면서, 학명이 쿠퍼의 이름을 따라 …
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… Nantucket serviceberry is a low growing shrub that will form dense colonies over time. It is native to the coastal plains of northeastern North America and is relatively rare in cultivation. Its white flowers, blue-black berries and showy fall foliage …
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… Oriental bluestar is one of the few amsonia species that is not native to North America -- hailing from Japan, China and Korea. It is relatively rare in cultivation. Members of the genus Amsonia are commonly known as bluestars …
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… Jones bluestar is native to arid areas of the western U.S. and is known to be drought resistant and drought tolerant. At 12" tall and wide, it is shorter than most bluestars. It would be a good candidate for a rock garden. Members of the …
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… borer resistance and unusual columnar habit. 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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… common name from its shiny reddish-brown bark. 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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