… Native to central and South American, Brassavola orchids are named after the Venetian nobleman and physician Antonio Musa Brassavola. They have long, thin, tubular leaves that can reach up to a foot in length and sometimes appear unrolled or flattened. The tubular leaves are designed … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Ashe magnolia is a small tree with wide-spreading branches native to only a few counties in Florida and Texas. Considered by some to be a more diminutive variety of bigleaf magnolia ( Magnolia macrophylla ), this species has …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… white-edged petals. The lower petals are speckled near the centers. The flowers measure 1½ to 2 inches on stems that reach 12 inches in height. A hybrid of Sogo 'Vivien’ × Sogo 'Berry', this miniature Phalaenopsis thrives in medium to high light and warm temperatures. Its compact size makes it a very popular choice for growing … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Millions of seeds sit frozen in a vault at the Chicago Botanic Garden, waiting to prevent an extinction, support habitat restoration efforts, or contribute to scientific research. Dave Sollenberger, former seed bank manager at the Chicago Botanic … woodland, and wetland ecosystems of the Midwest and beyond. The Seed Bank’s primary goal is preserving native plant species diversity. By collecting seeds from many different wild …
Type: Research
… Eagle Rock Virginia pipevine is derived from a plant native to the shaded forests of eastern North America. It is a small clumping plant with medium green arrow-head shaped leaves and bears showy pipe-shaped … trumpet flowers that are white with red mottling and have dark burgundy throats. It grows to about a foot tall and wide. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial grows to a height of 3 inches in full sun and dry soil conditions. It has blue and white blooms that … attract butterflies from March through June. It belongs in a border or as a ground cover and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… This evergreen perennial grows to a height of 18 inches with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink, white, and purple blooms that attract butterflies from May through August. It belongs in a border and is also attractive to birds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… Native to Europe, the Dogtooth Violet is clump-forming bulb that doesn’t get over 6 inches high with a slightly wider spread. From early to midspring it produces pink, white, yellow, and purple blooms. It prefers partial shade and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This mounded perennial grows to a height of about 2 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate soil conditions. In the spring it produces showy lavender and purple blooms that attract birds and butterflies. It is a specimen as a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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… <p>The species of this clump-forming evergreen perennial is native to Africa and needs bright, indirect indoor light with dry conditions to reach a height of about 3 feet. In the spring it produces attractive white and green blooms. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
