… Narcissus ‘Double Smiles’ is in Division 4. It blooms in mid spring with double flowers. The flowers are 3 inches across and … 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 …
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… Bush honeysuckles, in the genus Diervilla , are small native American shrubs that are unrelated to the weedy …
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… Cleopatra Desert lily grows to 8 feet tall and blooms with a beautiful orange flower. Take care in planting, and protect these fleshy-rooted perennials from rabbits and other underground pests. … watch out for slugs. Protect this tall plant from hungry deer, because it is a member of the lily family./p> Mulch the plant over winter, and stake it if it is in a windy site. This …
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… heat tolerance. This non-hardy perennial is a pollinator magnet with special importance to migrating hummingbirds and butterflies in the fall. Full sun in well-drained soils that dry between waterings are ideal conditions for …
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… Giant ironweed is a perennial plant that is native to the eastern parts of the US where it grows in locations that are consistently moist. It bears smallish bright purple flowers large bracts in …
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… Witherod viburnum bears creamy white flower clusters in June, followed by an impressive fruit display with green, white, pink and blue colors present at the same time before turning blue-black in September. This shrub is a native plant and can grow to 12' in the wild. Fall foliage ranges from orange-red to crimson to purple. Viburnums are a …
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… Native to Asia, climbing hydrangea is a vigorous perennial vine that clings and climbs to almost any … is noted for its large, 12-inch-across white lacecap flower heads that bloom from May to June. The glossy, deep green foliage turns yellow in the fall, and the peeling, cinnamon-colored bark is attractive all year long. Though slow to …
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… Garden Playlist The natural world has intrinsic wisdom that needs no words to convey its magnificence. Music and sound bring our attention to the majesty and mystery of the natural world, both of which are proven to enhance one’s health and well-being. The “Bells in the Garden” playlist is inspired by the Theodore C. Butz Memorial Carillon at the Chicago … The natural world has intrinsic wisdom that needs no words to convey its magnificence. Music and …
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… If you look carefully at the bark of this plant you'll see that it peels away. This is why it is often called 'ninebark. LEMON CANDY™ Ninebark is a petite shrub growing to three feet tall and wide with brilliant chartreuse foliage. In the spring it bears small white or pink flowers which later turn into red capsules in the …
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… CRIMSON TIDE™ arrowwood viburnum is noted for its upright, vase-shaped habit and its bright red fall color. Considered a vigorous grower, its white flowers and blue berries are typical of the species. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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