… seedpods from which seeds with silky hairs are dispersed by wind. 'Silky Gold' is a host plant for monarch and queen butterfly larvae, and its nectar attracts many other species of butterflies to the Garden. …
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… by thick, woody seed pods like Kentucky coffee tree. The thin, chocolate brown bark peels away to reveal patches of gray, creamy white and green, like a sycamore. The hard wood is used for furniture, flooring, fence posts and guitars. …
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… moisture, the foliage will remain attractive throughout the summer. The plant is resistant to deer and rabbits .The name dicentra comes from the Greek words dis meaning twice and kentron meaning a spur for the two-spurred flower. …
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… the stem joins the leaf. The leaves are about 18 inches wide and provide a big splash of color to any planting or pot and contrast well with darker colored plants. Overall the plant can reach … soils. Although not hardy in Chicago the bulbs can be dug up in the fall and retained for the following season. …
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… a year, rarely exceeding 18 inches, so do not prune unless necessary. These plants are good for rock gardens and miniature landscapes. In its native habitat in Japan, Sawara false cypress is a large evergreen tree, growing to between 50 and 70 feet in height. The many cultivated varieties of this large evergreen come …
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… that will produce half double and half single flowers. This taller growing variety was bred for early spring cut flower production but also is a great addition to flower displays that need a little height. Plant 'Katz Purple' in full sun and in moderately …
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… 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 own reflection. When he …
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… broad, green leaves with purple undersides. The stems and petioles of this cultivar are known for their deep burgundy color. This species performs best in shade and moist soils with a nice mulch of composted leaves in fall to take it through the winter. In the Chicago region it is insect and disease free. During very …
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… 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 own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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 own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
