… Dark-colored foliage provides a perfect background for the bright yellow-orange flowers beginning in July. This nonhardy bulb can be grown in either moderately moist to very moist soils in full sun and moderate fertility. In the Chicago region, this plant is not susceptible to some of the foliar pests found in warmer climates. Lift the tubers in fall after the first …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… It almost looks as though Picasso himself spattered red paint on to the rich yellow blooms of the Picasso canna. In any case, the vivid color combination is … it starts blooming, it doesn’t stop until frost if you keep deadheading. Then, if you want to save the plants for next year, you can simply dig them up and store them in a damp medium like peat some place …
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
… mid spring. The petals are yellow, very broad, and slightly reflexed, giving a roundish look to the flower. The corona is orange and funnel shaped. 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
… Narcissus ‘Paricutin’ is in Division 2 and blooms in mid to late season. The petals are golden yellow and the corona is very large, bright red and disc … 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
… 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. …
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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Polar Ice’ is in Division 1. It blooms in mid to late season with roundish white flowers. The petals are broad and white and the white corona … 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
… Narcissus ‘Reggae’ is in Division 6. It blooms in early to mid season. The petals are white and reflexed. The corona is funnel shaped and deep pink with … 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
… 2½ inch flowers. The petals are reflexed and white while the corona opens yellow but matures to white. 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
