… at the University of California, Berkeley, where she loves introducing new visitors to the carillon at her weekly recitals. She grew up in the very musical town of Bloomington, Indiana, but started playing carillon after moving to the University of California, Berkeley for her Ph.D. in molecular and cell biology. She studied with Jeff Davis and became a …
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… flowering season—from mid-July through October—is the result of the plant being unable to produce viable seed. Strong, winged stems make 'Double Trouble' a great selection for the cutting garden as well as the landscape. All told, they last about two months. In spite of its common name, this species, also known as Helen's flower, is not known to cause sneezing or allergies. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are held upright on thick sturdy flower stalks on this nonhardy bulb that is a favorite plant for forcing indoors in winter. Purchase the bulbs and pot them up, if needed, with the bulb … the pots into a brightly lit location, and water well and then again after growth has started to sprout from the top of the bulb. Rotate the pot to ensure the flower stalk does not elongate toward the source of light; stake it, if necessary. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… downward. The petals white and very broad. The corona is bowl shaped and yellow but matures to white with a yellow throat. The bulbs are 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 own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… green heart-shaped leaves and reddish stems. It grows in clumps about two feet tall and two to three feet wide and prefers partial sun and moderate soil moisture. The philodendron is a plant native to the tropical jungles of Brazil where it forms large clumps that can eventually climb nearby trees and structures. This philodendron is named for the eminent Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx who championed the use of native …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… spiderwort family, is one of the most common tropical foliage plants offered by garden centers for use in annual beds and baskets in the Midwest. Native to Mexico, this vine produced elongated, succulent, rich purple leaves that fold inward. The … so as they trail along the ground. There are about 70 species of spiderwort, with three native to the Chicago area. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… form reaching 4 feet in height and width and with its shorter stems the flower heads tend to remain upright and not flop over. It bears scented pinkish-mauve flowers in late summer and … plant requires consistent soil moisture and will tolerate part shade. It is an excellent plant for a border and will naturalize freely and may need to be monitored. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… by the sharply arched bract (modified leaf) below each flower head. Each flower head has five to 10 tufted, lilac-purple flowers that bloom from the top down. The flowers attract butterflies … flower stalk is a stem with short, hairy leaves resembling grass. The entire plant, from corm to stem and flowers, is a tasty treat for rabbits, groundhogs, and voles. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… resulted with fewer insect and disease problems. Plant this lily where it will receive full to partial sun for most of the day; "head in the sun with roots in the shade" are ideal conditions. It's prone to damage from rabbits and deer. Stake it only if it's in shaded, windy conditions. Archived …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Coquille’ is in Division 2. It blooms in mid to late season with 4 inch flowers. The petals are white while the corona is large and orangey … 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 own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
