… Northern catalpa or catawba tree ( Catalpa speciosa ) is known for the long, thin fruit pods that resemble cigars, which give it its other common name, "cigar …
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… in hundreds of pumpkin-colored blooms that the foliage can scarcely be seen. It was bred for a long blooming season and sturdy stems that won't bend too much under the weight of the …
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… a perfect addition to the desert garden. The name of this plant is from the Latin euphorbea for Euphorbus, a Greek physician in 1 C.E. who used the sap medicinally. The milky latex sap of …
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… should be taken in finding a suitable location where the plant will receive indirect light for most of the day. Outside, this can be achieved under a tree where direct light in the early …
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… but it showed poor resistance to both powdery mildew and winter injury and was not recommended for Chicagoland gardens. …
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… in full sun and moderately well-drained soil. 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 …
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… is native to the moist partly-shaded areas of the south-eastern United States. Merlot is named for its fall color which is dark red and persists into winter. It is also an attractive plant in …
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… toxic and will not be eaten 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 …
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… to about two feet high and eighteen inches wide in full or partial sun making it suitable for borders in sunny areas. It requires regular deep watering during dry periods. …
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… smelly." The fruits create a litter problem when they fall. Try to plant only male ginkgoes for this reason. Ginkgo has wonderful yellow fall color. It produces stout spurs along the …
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