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  • … This bulb grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In March and April it has white blooms. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … will experience diurnal temperature fluctuations (changes between day and night temperatures) to insure healthy growth that will support winter flowering. The orchid family consists of a … 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 -- … 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 semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … are produced from mid winter through early spring in long sprays. This species adapts well to the lower light levels, humidity and temperatures found in Chicago area homes; growing well on … 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 -- … 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 semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Native to the Himalayas and China, Hydrangea heteromalla is not commonly seen in American gardens. The plant grows 10 to 15 feet tall and blooms from May to June, producing inflorescences that are 5 to 8 inches …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Q.  What can I do now to care for my established roses? A.   There are several things you can do in April to prepare your roses for a new growing season. Soil and mulch that were used for winter … Established roses need approximately 1 inch of water per week during the growing season. This is often provided by spring showers, but if there is not a sufficient amount of rainfall, …
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  • … Magnolia Betty is notable for its vibrant reddish-purple blossoms and relatively small shrubby stature. It is … series developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in 1962. Betty blooms in mid-spring about 2 to 4 weeks after the star and saucer magnolias. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Jane magnolia is a hybrid developed as one of the Little Girls series at the National Arboretum. It is … combination of reddish-purple on the outside and white on the inside. It may rebloom from time to time after its initial mid-spring show. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Ricki magnolia is one of the Little Girl series of hybrids developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in the … floral display and bloom timing somewhat later than the star magnolia, reducing susceptibility to late frost damage. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The pin oak is a native oak widely used for landscaping due to its pleasing habit, relatively fast growth … for the oak genus. However, the pin oak prefers acidic soil and is intolerant of alkaline soil to the point of potentially severe chlorosis. In the generally alkaline soils of northeastern …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This perennial grows to a height of 4 feet with full sun and dry soil conditions. It has white blooms from August through October and is native to the Midwest. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant