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  • … Narcissus ‘Avalon’ is in Division 2. It grows 18 -24 inches tall and blooms in mid season. The petals are pale yellow, … 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 own reflection. When he …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Narcissus ‘Icelandic Pink’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid spring with roundish flowers. The petals are white, very broad … 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 own reflection. When he …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Narcissus ‘Meeting’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid season with 4 inch double flowers. The petals are a light … 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 own reflection. When he …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • In 2001, Plants of Concern was launched through the Chicago Botanic Garden to track the status of rare, threatened, and endangered species in northeast Illinois. A landmark … we as an agency simply would not be able to collect without this program.”     Perhaps the best outcome of the Plants of Concern program is that it has “inspired many volunteers to engage …
    Type: Blog
  • … Description: Look for this bird of early spring and late fall singly or in small groups in the McDonald Woods or …
    Type: Birding
  • … May grow erect but is more often sprawling. Several species in the Rose family have similar flowers, but the leaves are pretty distinctive for each. Leaves near the base of the plant are largest, about 1 inch long and wide, on stems to 3 inches long. Leaflets become smaller and narrower as they ascend the stem; leaves near the
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … SPELLBOOK™ Lumos Shasta Daisy SPELLBOOK™ series is a collection of Shasta daisies in various size and textures. Lumos has large flower heads with brilliant true yellow petals and yellow eye atop rich dark green foliage. The bold flowers make for a great addition to perennial gardens. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … OOH LA™ LaGrande Shasta Daisy OOH LA™ series is a collection of Shasta daisies in various size and textures. LaGrande has large flower heads with brilliant white petals and yellow eye atop rich dark green foliage. The bold flowers make for a great addition to perennial gardens. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Durand clematis is a smaller-flowered, non-twining, deciduous vine that spreads 3 to 6 feet. It is known for its long-lasting, stunning blooms. From July to September it features 4-inch bluish-purple flowers with creamy centers. Plant in full sun to partial shade, and prune it to the ground in early spring. While it can be trained to climb on a support, it is most effective …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Narcissus ‘Weena’ is in Division 2. It stands 18 inches high and blooms in late springThe petals are broad and white and have a small point at the tip. The corona is ivory white and has a rim that flares outward. It is hardy in zones 3 to 8. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant