… petals bend backward. The stem has whorled leaves and can reach a height of 4 to 6 feet. This is a Martagon lily that grows well in woodlands and is most adapted to shade. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily make it a lovely addition …
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… <p>This native of tropical rain forests in Central and South America is noted for its large, architectural foliage, which can reach 10 or 12 feet high. While it does … the petals. That’s so bats can pollinate them. </p> <p><em>Louteridium</em> donnell-smithii is only hardy to Zone 10, so it’s going to be a container plant for most of us. With constant …
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… Iris ‘Bold Pretender’ is also known by its common name Louisiana Iris. This is a striking two tone pinkish red beauty with large darker red falls and yellow signals. It …
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… powder blue of this 4- to 8-inch-tall hybrid of Iris winogradowii and Iris histrioides is beautifully etched with darker blue to sea green markings with a splash of lemon yellow on the … petals of the iris flower that may either hang down or flare out. 'Katharine Hodgkin' iris is a wonderful specimen for rock gardens, borders, pathside plantings, and places where deer like …
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… Iris 'Kinshikou' is a pseudata iris with a lovely blend of unusual colors. The falls are a soft rose over yellow … 3 branches and at least 6 buds on each stem. Kinshikou means “golden monkey”. A pseudata iris is a cross between a Japanese iris ( Iris ensata ) and Iris pseudacorus . These hybrids have …
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… Iris 'Warl-Sind' is a lovely combination of white, violet and yellow with a chocolate and yellow pattern on the … dormant in the summer Most Juno irises are native to the Middle East and Central Asia. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a …
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… SCENTLANDIA™ sweetspire is a variety of the native Virginia sweetspire. Virginia sweetspire is a native of the stream banks and swamps of the southern and eastern US including Missouri and …
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… LITTLE HENRY® sweetspire is a variety of the native Virginia sweetspire. Virginia sweetspire is a native of the moist shady stream banks and swamps of the southern and eastern US including …
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… native to tropical America. Kohleria ‘Ruby’ The flowers are small and cherry red. The throat is white, overlain with red dotted lines. The attractive foliage is very dark green suffused with chocolate above and a rich purple beneath. Kohlerias are …
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… lomariifolia at the Donard Nursery in Northern Ireland. This statuesque evergreen shrub is an outstanding specimen during the winter, when it produces an explosion of sprays of … make Charity Oregon grape holly a strong focal point in the winter garden. Unfortunately, it is not hardy enough to be grown outdoors in the Chicago region. …
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