… Blue Bonnet false indigo is a dwarf variety is a clone selected from seeds collected in Texas. It features blue flower spikes that emerge … as wild or false indigo due to their use by early Americans as a blue dye. Although "indigo" is in the common name, the blooms of native species may be blue, yellow or white and the blooms …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This plant is commonly called a coral embers willow because of its coral colored branches that are visible … be allowed to grow into a tree (up to 80’). This willow gets its name from the new growth that is a beautiful red in the winter. It blooms from April to May with white and brown flowers. ‘Britzensis’ will not bear fruit, since it is a male cultivar. It can grow in full sun to partial shade in moist, fertile soil. Members of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… moth that appears just for a day or two on the side of my house at this time of year? And is it harmful? A. It is probably a Cecropia moth seeking a mate. These moths are a quite distinctive dark …
Type: Plant Info
… Q. What is the difference between a systemic insecticide and one you spray directly on the plant? A. … directly to plant foliage, they function in different ways. The systemic chemical solution is absorbed by the plant's vascular system and circulated so that the entire plant contains the …
Type: Plant Info
… of a seashell and secure moss and a Tillandsia to the inside of the shell. Care for air plants is easy. Mist the leaves with water and an occasional diluted fertilizer, maintain at average home temperatures, and place in a bright spot away from direct sunlight. Repotting is not usually necessary. …
Type: Plant Info
… Required When you think of photography and gardens, the first person who should come to mind is Saxon Holt, a national award-winning photographer. With more than five books and tons of newspaper, magazine, and other articles, Saxon is a leader in his field. He began his career as a commercial photographer with a lifelong …
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… Phalaenopsis A Phalaenopsis , or moth orchid, is called the “gateway orchid” for beginning collectors: it requires very little care, and yields … for repotting a Phalaeanopsis orchid. Paphiopedilum A Paphiopedilum , or lady slipper orchid, is another popular orchid with collectors: it prefers high humidity and indirect light, faring …
Type: Plant Info
… are beautiful, densely-branched evergreens native to the mountains of Korea. 'Golden Glow' is a dwarf cultivar with needles that are yellow-green above and with two white lines beneath. The form is a broad mound that will reach 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide with age. Firs can be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'DTR102' is a hybrid of silver maple and red maple that has combined the best characteristics of both … Road from Dixon Prairie in the south to the bridge/weir at the north end of the Garden). Fall is the perfect time to use the pedestrian paths near the West Road to enjoy these and many other …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… It's native to open forests and creek banks from Illinois to as far south as Alabama. Aconitum is commonly known as monkshood because the upper sepal of each flower resembles the hoods of medieval monks. It attracts a variety of butterflies and moths, and is the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
