… ‘Primavera’ is an initially upright then vase-shaped, 9’-10’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Each curly, crimped … oval leaves are initially green with bronze tints, then sage-green before changing to yellow in autumn. Intermediate witch hazels were created by the hybridization of Hamamelis japonica …
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… ‘Sunburst’ is a round, bushy, 9- to 10-feet tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Each curly, crimped … initially a medium green, then a dark green before changing to yellow-orange with red tints in autumn. Intermediate witch hazels were created by the hybridization of Hamamelis japonica …
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… reach 7 to 8 feet tall are topped with yellow daisies with 10 to 20 petals and a yellow disc in late summer to fall. It has large ovate leaves with three prominent veins. The knobby tubers can be dug up during autumn. The tubers are very high in inulin, which converts to fructose in the fall. They can be peeled and eaten raw, and have a crunchy, sweet taste. They can also be …
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… ‘Aurora’ is an initially upright then vase shaped, 10’-12’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Each curly, crimped … a light yellowish-green, then a sage-green before changing to shades of yellow and orange in autumn. Intermediate witch hazels were created by the hybridization of Hamamelis japonica …
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… ‘Glowing Embers’ is a spreading, 9’-10’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Each curly, crimped … a medium to dark green with maroon tints, then a dark green before changing to yellow in autumn. Intermediate witch hazels were created by the hybridization of Hamamelis japonica …
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… eye zone and a green throat. The flowers are miniature, measuring only 2-3/4 inches. It blooms in early mid season. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Siloam June Bug has been awarded the Donn Fischer Memorial Award for …
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… Miracle daylily has yellow-green spider flowers with green throats. The huge 8½ flowers appear in mid season exhibiting an unusual spatulate form. The petals are notably wider at the ends, … one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. The American Hemerocallis Society has awarded Spider Miracle the …
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… stately plants, hybrids of our native rose mallows, are prized for their use as structure in a perennial border. Everything about them is large, from their rich green, three-lobed lobed … measuring 8 inches across. The blossoms have conspicuous bottlebrush reproductive structures in the middle, making them appear quite tropical. The flowers are followed by attractive seed … Use them as accent plants, focal points for distant viewing, a backdrop for other perennials in the border, and along the water’s edge. Hummingbirds are drawn to this plant. …
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… to the top and measure up to 6 inches across. The plant stands 4 to 6 feet tall, blooming in mid summer until fall, although each flower lasts only one day. Hibiscus laevis is native to the United States and Canada and grows in Illinois in wet areas such as marshes and along the edges of streams. …
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… The cultivar 'Devils Dream' has bold purple flowers in mid season. It stands 18 inches high with narrow grass-like leaves which remain a highlight … at the base of each fall that other iris groups have . Typically these irises grow together in thick clumps which keep out weeds. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. In 1970 Devil's Dream received the Morgan Award which is the highest special award given to a …
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