… 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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… 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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… Siloam June Bug daylily is gold with a dark maroon eye zone and a green throat. The flowers are miniature, measuring only … The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Siloam June Bug has been awarded the …
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… Hibiscus militaris is more commonly known by its newer Latin name, Hibiscus laevis . The militaris refers to the … blooming in mid summer until fall, although each flower lasts only one day. Hibiscus laevis is native to the United States and Canada and grows in Illinois in wet areas such as marshes and …
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… in the season and measure 4.5 inches. Each flower stays open for at least 16 hours. Our Diane is nocturnal. The blooms open up in the late afternoon and close the next morning. Although each … in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. …
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… Pewterware is a small hosta with heart shaped blue foliage of good substance. Hostas are shade tolerant, … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Queen Josephine is a medium hosta featuring shiny dark green leaves with yellow to creamy margins. Hostas are … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Rock Princess is a small hosta with green foliage, suitable as an edging plant. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… Silver Anniversary is a large hosta with a somewhat upright habit featuring blue green foliage of good substance. … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Squash Casserole is a large hosta featuring golden leaves with rippled margins. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
