… Narcissus ‘Pipit’ is in Division 7. It blooms in mid season with 2 or 3 flowers on each stem. The flowers are 2¾ inch wide with pale yellow petals which fade to white at the base. The short, funnel-shaped corona opens pale yellow and fades to white. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes …
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… The giant chincherinchee is a native of the arid areas of northwestern South Africa. It has broad, glossy green leaves that form a basal rosette up to two feet wide and flower spikes that reach up to two feet tall. The flowers are outward-facing pale green or greenish-white, six-petaled and …
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… Gold Fingers Miagos bush is a variegated version of the Philippine Miagos Bush. The leaves are palmate and compound with … although it is neither. Tight clusters of dark brown flower buds are borne terminally and open to reveal cream colored flowers. This small tropical bush can grow in clumps to about four or five feet in height and about three to four feet wide. This plant prefers good …
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… Paeonia 'Yan Long Zi' ("purple haze at twilight") is a traditional black-crown-form tree peony, so named because its petals resemble black velvet. Its 6-inch flowers are deep purple and bloom midseason. Tree peonies often need to settle in for one to two years before producing flowers; 'Yan Long Zi' is a dwarf variety growing to 3 feet tall. …
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… Aloe 'Guido' is an amazing drought tolerant succulent with show stopping patterned leaves. The short tidy rosettes with pale green leaves have white elongated dashes running from base to tip of each leaf, creating an amazing fabric pattern like effect. Stunning. Obviously selected for its unusual foliage, it does produce from summer to fall delicate spikes of coral to salmon colored bell shaped flowers. This is a diminutive aloe …
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… This SUGAR N' SPICE™ cultivar of Koreanspice viburnum is notable for its abundant fragrant flowers and dense, rounded habit. Pink buds open to white flowers; fall foliage color is wine red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… BRANDYWINE™ viburnum is a compact form at 6' x 6' and is noted for its abundant flower and fruit production. White flowers in spring are followed by fruits that go from pink to blue with both colors present at the same time. Its glossy green leaves turn a deep red in the fall. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… As mountain natives in Brazil, these bromeliad plants are remarkably tough and well adapted to their environment. Over time they accumulate moss and plant debris around their root systems, creating a nurturing microclimate that allows them to put forth flower stalks that can reach over 10' tall. They can stay in bloom for 5 months. However, tough as it is, it can't take our Chicago winters. To grow it here put it in a container that you can bring …
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… The chameleon tulip is aptly named for the color of the petals change dramatically as the flowers develop. Young flowers feature pale yellow petals with a broad white edge that evolve to yellow flowers with raspberry-pink edges, while at maturity, the flowers are deep salmon … Plant this tulip in full sun and well-drained soil. This cultivar is not known for its ability to become a perennial in Chicago-area gardens. Like all other tulips, it needs to be protected …
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… Giant ironweed is a perennial plant that is native to the eastern parts of the US where it grows in locations … are consistently moist. It bears smallish bright purple flowers large bracts in late summer to mid-fall providing an unusual pop of tall color in the late season. Giant ironweed grows to a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
