… This variegated flax lily is derived from the flax lilywhich is native to Africa, Asia and Australasia. This flax lily has long green …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… made between the common hardy foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea ) and Digitalis canariensis , from the Canary Islands. The latter was formerly listed in the genus Isoplexis , so initial …
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… flowers sit atop strong upright stems on this cultivar of mum that typically comes into flower from the last week in October through November. In the past, this style of flower was one of two …
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… often produces an early flush of flowers in July in addition to the spectacular main display from September through early November. Like all mums, butterflies and other insects that feed on …
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… a cultivar of a deciduous shrub that is native to the eastern US. Its common name is derived from the prolific fragrant white flowers that appear at the height of summer and which attract …
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… Spotted Joe Pye Weed is derived from a plant native to eastern North America. The common name refers to the purple spots on the …
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… are required. Very well-drained yet moisture-retentive soils that are allowed to dry from mid- to late summer are required. When these challenging (for Chicago-area gardeners) …
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… plant breeders hybridize species to produce plants that typically reflect some characteristics from both parents, but are better adapted to the cultivated urban environment. Unlike the …
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… The Crispa Whiteside broad buckler fern is derived from a fern native to the open forests of northern Europe. It has yellowish-green frond that are …
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… requires consistently rich moist, but well-drained soil, full to partial shade, and protection from freezing and drying winds. It is adaptable to clay soil as long as it is not sitting in …
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