… Chirita ( Chirita 'Aiko') is an interesting member of the African violet (Gesneriaceae) family, an excellent choice for the … the cooler months of the year and for remaining contained. The plant does not set seed and is propagated by leaf cuttings. Genus Chirita contains 77 species, all of which are native to the …
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… lomariifolia at the Donard Nursery in Northern Ireland. This statuesque evergreen shrub is an outstanding specimen during the winter, when it produces an explosion of sprays of … make Charity Oregon grape holly a strong focal point in the winter garden. Unfortunately, it is not hardy enough to be grown outdoors in the Chicago region. …
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… to red-purple flowers. The foliage emerges maroon and matures to dark green. This cultivar is noted for abundant blooms and excellent disease resistance; it is planted extensively at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Crabapples are small flowering trees that …
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… open to flowers with a pink blush that fade to white. The fruit of this vase-shaped cultivar is gold. Walters Siberian crabapple is reported by the University of Illinois Extension to have excellent disease resistance. … Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1 to 2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit, and fruit …
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… Malus sargentii is notable for its low, spreading habit. Reddish-pink buds open to white flowers and are followed by small red fruit that persist until frost. This species is extensively planted at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Crabapples are small flowering trees that …
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… Wild bergamot is a member of the mint family that is native to a wide range of North America. It thrives in sunny locations with moderate to dryish …
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… The common name forget-me-not is derived from the French m'oubliez pas and was first used in English in about 1532. There are … called back to her “forget-me-not.” Often called the water forget-me-not, Myosotis palustris is a low-growing perennial that requires constant water and partial shade, producing small bright …
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… Narcissus ‘Bridal Crown’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid spring with small 1 ½ inch flowers which have a strong fragrance. The flowers are doubles and there are multiple … 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 own reflection. …
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… large hosta features apple green leaves with wide dark green margins and fragrant flowers. It is a sport of H . 'Guacamole.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… Blue Ice is a small hosta with slug resistant, blue green leaves. It may take several years to reach its … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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