… a stiff, dense branching structure, small, glossy leaves of fine texture, and abundant fruit in the form of small pomes, which are generally in shades of red/orange but may also be cream or black and may persist into winter. Generally … 90 species of shrubs native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, with a concentration in western China. There are no cotoneasters native to the U.S., though a number of species and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, they require abundant light during the day for the … the poinsettia, called cyathia, are unassuming, grouped within small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch. Native to Mexico, the poinsettia derives its common English … the first United States minister to Mexico, who introduced the plant into this country in 1825. They contain an irritating milky sap common to most plants in the euphorbia family, but …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… through photoperiodism—they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. At the same time, they require abundant light during the day to … the poinsettia, called cyathia, are unassuming, grouped within small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch. Native to Mexico, the poinsettia derives its common English … Poinsett, the first U.S. minister to Mexico, who introduced the plant into this country in 1825. They contain an irritating milky sap common to most plants in the euphorbia family but …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… We know spring has arrived in northern climes when we see the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… We know spring has arrived in northern climes when we see the cheery yellow blooms of the ubiquitous forsythias in April. Named after William Forsyth, one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society in the 18th century, forsythias are medium to large shrubs that produce four- petaled clusters of …
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… from Russia, this plant is sometimes sold under the name of 'Country Girl'. Reliably hardy in the Chicago area, this is a mum that gardeners can plant and forget about; it thrives in full sun and average soils with moderate fertility. Not considered tasty by rabbits and deer, … wasps are very tiny, and eat only leaf miners, so other "beneficial" insects are not harmed. In contrast, chemical sprays to control leafminers often kill off their natural predators as …
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… inches tall, 20 inches wide and the flower scapes will increase the height to 20 inches when in bloom, and when the inflorescences dry in place. It prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun. In milder climates the foliage will remain attractive over winter. Resistant to deer, attractive …
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… Elegans sets the benchmark for large, blue-green-leaved hostas. Introduced in 1905, it is noted for the size, texture, and substance of its foliage. Considered a slow grower, Elegans may take several years to reach its mature size of 3 feet in height with a spread of 4 feet. Its white flowers appear in late spring-early summer and are attractive to hummingbirds. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy …
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… Narcissus ‘Mary Gay Lirette’ is in Division 11a. It stands 14 - 16 inches high and blooms in early to mid season with 3¾ inch sweetly scented flowers. The petals are white and roundish … 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 drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, …
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… peony displaying double pink blooms with a sweet scent, excellent for cutting and displaying in a vase. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid and late; ‘Bessie’ is a midseason … 26 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, then dies to the ground in the fall. Plant in sun to part shade with the eyes no more than 2 inches below the soil surface. It is dear …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
