… Small bronzy 'dancing ladies' flowers shade to yellow in their multitudes on this cultivar that is easy to cultivate. Bright light, high humidity, well drained soil and dilute fertilization weekly after flowering will provide continuing winter bloom for years. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique …
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… Narcissus ‘Itzim’ is in Division 6 and blooms in early- to mid-spring. There is only one flower per stem and it … toxic and will not be eaten 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 … where he had been admiring himself, Narcissus flowers grew up around the pool. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Narcissus ‘White Marvel’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid to late spring with 3½ inch double flowers. The petals are … toxic and will not be eaten 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 … where he had been admiring himself, Narcissus flowers grew up around the pool. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Zebra-leaf Aloe, Aloe zebrine , is a striking aloe species native to southern Africa. It gets its zebra name from the bold markings on the leaves. It is highly variable, several other aloe species such as Aloe … of the year. Zebra-leaf aloe will tolerate cold temperatures to around 25°F, making it useful for gardens in California and areas with similar climates. It would not be hardy in Chicago and …
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… stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. The plant is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Light yellow new growth matures to light green mature needles in early summer on this dwarf cultivar. Like other cultivars of Japanese umbrella pines, it prefers cool but not … In the Chicago region, the locations that can meet ideal conditions are nonexistent; however for those gardeners that love a challenge, it is possible to find microclimates where it will survive. …
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… protruding from the flowers. The yellow flowers turn reddish-orange as they age. The fruit is a dry capsule with long filaments. The new growth of 'Copper' is coppery-red, fading to olive green, especially in shaded parts of the plant. This was one of the earliest shrub honeysuckles cultivated for the foliage color. They tolerate a wide range of moisture and light conditions and will grow …
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… Look for early spring-blooming bulbs (sometimes beneath the snow or ground cover). If necessary, divide clumps of old, nonblooming bulbs or fertilize … with a 5-10-5 granular fertilizer now and again in fall. Mark the spots with small stakes for locating next fall. Gently press back any perennials that heaved out of the ground over the …
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… This grass is called a little bluestem because there are flashes of blue on the stems. Little bluestem is one of the grasses that once covered the prairies of the midwest, making it an important food source for many species. Jazz little bluestem is a striking plant with blue and purple coloring and …
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… Acer x freemanii , commonly called Freeman maple, is a hybrid of red maple ( A. rubrum ) and silver maple ( A. saccharinum ). Only specific … BLAZE, is an older cultivar that was discovered by nurseryman Glenn Jeffers in the late 1960s. This is an upright, fast-growing, deciduous tree that will typically grow 40 to 55 feet tall with … foliage turns into an autumn blaze of orange-red to scarlet-red fall color. Flowers and fruit for this hybrid are very sparse. The common name honors Oliver Freeman, who first grew A. …
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