… Dominic daylily is a vibrant dark red with a light yellow throat. The 5½-inch flowers bloom in early to mid season, and may rebloom. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds …
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… Sweetbay magnolia (var. virginiana ) is native to the coastal United States from North Carolina to Massachusetts, where it is notable for its creamy white, lemon-scented blooms. In the more southern parts of its range, sweetbay magnolia is evergreen, but it may lose all or …
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… This vining succulent to 4' at maturity produces pendulant dark purple grayish green flowers that complement the dark purple black leaves. Plant in full sun, dry soils and provide a companion plant or structure for this species to clamber …
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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 bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the …
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… This dwarf pink poinsettia is perfect for smaller spaces with all parts proportional to the whole plant. It was selected for tolerance …
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… A Tale of Two Trees The climate maps show the impact warming temperatures are projected to have on two trees currently thriving in the Chicago area, the American linden ( Tilia americana ) and the Autumn Gold ginkgo ( Ginkgo … The climate maps show the impact warming temperatures are projected to have on two trees currently thriving in the Chicago area, the American linden ( Tilia …
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… Gray-green, finely dissected leaves on this large shrub to small tree provide interest, even when the small clusters of yellow powderpuff flowers are not present. This species of acacia has been a favorite of the florist industry for decades. Grow this plant in full sun and in dry-ish soils that are neutral to slightly acidic—this is one of the few …
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… The white-edged, apple-green leaves of Frosty Morn sedum ( Hylotelephium erythrostictum 'Frosty Morn') provide interest in the home landscape garden, prior to the appearance of pale pink flowers in September and October. This hardy, rabbit-resistant, …
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… The large, bright orange, fully double cactus flowers with twisty-turny petals of the Inca zinnia ( Zinnia elegans 'Inca') make this cultivar a favorite to light up the fall garden bed. This upright, bushy annual also makes a great cut flower for bouquets. Inca zinnia grows to 3 feet tall with a 1- to 2-foot spread when grown in optimal conditions of hummus-rich, well-drained soil and in full sun. …
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… In the constellation of singular spring flowers, there are a few stars that shine more brightly … of three deep green leaves. As the plant ages, the white, wavy-edged flowers will often fade to pale rose. A member of the lily family and native to eastern, southeastern, and midwestern … effectively killing the plant, since the rhizome is left with no means to produce food/energy for future growth. Gardeners interested in establishing wildflower gardens should make a point to …
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