… This plant has such pretty blue flowers from June to September that it was named for the mighty Danube river and also the romantic blue Danube waltz. The Blue Danube Stokes aster is derived from a wildflower found in the eastern parts of North America where it likes sunny spots by sandy wetlands. However in …
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… Artocarpus altilis is the breadfruit tree and the one you see here is a hybrid with its wild ancestor, Altilis mariannensis. It’s native to Micronesia, but in the 1700’s it was introduced to tropical areas around the world by European explorers …
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… This plant may look like a grass, but it’s actually a member of the lily family. It blooms in late summer with small white-lavender flowers. It can grow in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, fertile soils. Useful as groundcover for controlling erosion, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Very small arching spikes of pink flowers appear near mid-summer among the dark green, almost black, linear shaped leaves. This slow to spread groundcover is not winter hardy in most Chicago gardens, unfortunately. Tolerates shade and drought, once established. In …
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… Pasqueflower is great for rock gardens. In late March or early April, large, six-petaled flowers are produced singly on fuzzy stems; they … soft purple with a showy center of yellow stamens. Plumed seed heads have ornamental value in the summer garden. This plant forms a basal rosette of leaves that are extremely hairy when young. The pasqueflower is a true harbinger of spring. One of the earliest perennials to bloom. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pasque flower is great for rock gardens. In late March or early April, large, six-petaled flowers are produced singly on fuzzy stems; they … are white with a showy center of yellow stamens. Plumed seedheads have ornamental value in the summer garden. This plant forms a basal rosette of leaves that are extremely hairy when … young. The pasque flower is a true harbinger of spring, and one of the earliest perennials to bloom. …
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… white flowers with slightly reflexed petals feature a very long nectar tube. Usually produced in singles or doubles near the top of the mounded foliage. Needs very warm temperatures, high humidity, excellent air … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… miniature orchid features golden yellow Cattleya- shaped flowers with faint orange stripes on the lip and the wonderful fragrance that cattleya orchids are known for. Grow this orchid in bright light, high humidity, warm temperatures, and very well-drained orchid potting mix. The … contrasting colors, and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… lavender mature into inflated green "hairy" round balls with external appendages that appear to be hairs. This non-hardy perennial attracts and amazes gardeners and their visitors with the large distinctive fruit beginning in late July and extending into early winter. Plant in full sun and provide space for these …
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… Narcissus ‘Golden Echo’ is in Division 7 ( Narcissus jonquilla and relatives_. It grows 13 – 18 inches high and blooms in mid spring with 1 to 3 flowers per stem. The petals are white with a yellow blush where the yellow corona bleeds out on the petals. It is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
