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  • … 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 …
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  • … sterile. Propagation is by cuttings or division of the clumps. The first use of the genus name for this group of plants was by Pliny, probably in reference to a place name (Nepi) in Italy. …
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  • … flowers that appear on eight inch tall flower spikes in May and June. The common name is for the Star of Bethlehem that appeared in the biblical account of the birth of Jesus. Admire …
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  • … Innocence mock orange is medium sized shrub that is noted for its profuse, highly fragrant white flowers which appear in May and June, and with some …
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  • … Natchez mock orange is medium sized shrub that is noted for its profuse, fragrant white flowers which appear in May and June, and which are borne on long …
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  • … of cultivars developed by Bartels Breeding in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. It was selected for its rich purple flowers, compact bushy habit, and fragrant flowers that bloom late into the …
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  • … The dragon's head shaped-flowers can be pushed in different directions and will stay there for many hours. This particular plant is called 'Miss Manners' because it forms a clump and …
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  • … alternating with summer time heat and droughts – an environment similar to that of Chicago. For more than 400 years this species has held an almost cult-like status with the gardeners of …
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  • … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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  • … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant