… With parents native to Madagascar, Aloe ‘Christmas Carol’ is a small succulent that produces rosettes smaller than 1-foot tall and wide with 6-inch-long … white dots. The flowers, which bloom in fall and winter, are reddish-pink, though their color is often described as orange. This Kelly Griffin hybrid is what Kelly calls a multigeneration … in light shade. It requires well-drained soil with occasional irrigation in USDA Zones 9 to 11. …
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… or gold); they are often featured as specimen trees where space permits. The smooth gray bark is an attractive feature of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for …
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… Sunbirds - the equivalent of American hummingbirds - find the flowers irresistible. This is a plant that requires a distinct dormancy in order for the bulbs to prosper and flower. After flowering and as the leaves begin to yellow, withhold water. Bulbs can be left in the original pot or redivided. This is another …
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… Narcissus ‘Rosy Sunrise’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid to late spring with white petals and a salmon pink corona. The … 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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… Nor’easter poplar is a deciduous oval-shaped tree that grows to 70 feet tall and 45 feet wide. A fast-growing tree … poplar in full sun where it will provide shade and serve as a wind break, but not too close to a house—it has an aggressive root system—or under power lines. …
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… Pink Truffles baptisia is a hybrid cultivar that features soft pink blooms, an unusual color for the genus. It is also … Hans Hansen. Members of the genus Baptisia are commonly known as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the … are followed in the fall by dark pods. Overall habits of the plant are broad-rounded mounds to vase-shaped and range in height from two to five feet. Baptisia are considered easy-to-grow, …
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… flowering stems comes into flower in midwinter in the Chicago area. Dancing lady orchids adapt to home cultivation if they receive bright light, humidity, and very well-drained soils. Gower … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… drained potting media. Move outdoors in summer and fertilize weekly with a dilute foliar feed to build up energy for the flowering cycle in winter. The orchid family consists of a large … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… in height. Full sun, warm but not hot temperatures, humidity, and well-drained soil are key to a homeowner's success with this plant. The size makes this orchid ideal for windowsills. The … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
