… purpurea ) and Digitalis canariensis , from the Canary Islands. The latter was formerly listed in the genus Isoplexis, so initial cultivars were released under the name "Digiplexis". Plant this foxglove in partial shade and in moist, well-drained soils; mulch to retain soil moisture. All parts of the plants contain …
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… Bush honeysuckles, in the genus Diervilla , are small native American shrubs that are unrelated to the weedy honeysuckles in the genus Lonicera . They can be recognized the opposite, toothed leaves along slender twigs … honeysuckles, native to dry woods and clearings, are adaptable to many soils, and will grow in sun or partial shade. …
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… dogwood features bluish green foliage and a somewhat larger overall size than the species. In other respects, this cultivar is similar in flower, fruit and habit. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark …
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… depending on the warmth and extent of Indian Summer. It reaches a height of 5 inches in bloom and the flowers benefit from a ground cover that can add support to their long, delicate … the canopy of sheltering deciduous trees and shrubs that drop their leaves relatively early in fall. The tree and shrub branches mitigate the worst effects of radiation frosts while the lack of leaves in the upper canopy permits sunlight to reach the thin, grass-like leaves of this crocus at …
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… ‘Feuerzauber’ is an initially upright then vase-shaped, 10’-12’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Each curly, crimped … a medium yellowish green, then a medium sage-green before changing to orange-red shades in autumn. Intermediate witch hazels were created by the hybridization of Hamamelis japonica …
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… ‘Orange Encore’ is a spreading, 9’-10’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Each curly, crimped … a dark green also with maroon tints before changing to deep purple-maroon and then crimson in autumn. Intermediate witch hazels were created by the hybridization of Hamamelis japonica …
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… pollinate the flowers while hovering to sip nectar. Their foreheads get dusted with pollen in the process — which apparently annoys some of them, because they have learned to poke a hole in the side of the flower to access the nectar and avoid the messy pollen! Let us hope not too … unlike cannas, they require temperatures well above 50 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year in order to thrive and flower. …
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… thin petals, a form that is referred to as spider. This is a stunning addition to any garden. In milder climates, the foliage is green all year round. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Red Ribbons received the Harris Olson Spider Award, Honorable Mention, …
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… 3.75 inches, and sit on top of low foliage only 12 to 14 inches high. It blooms extra early in the season and is delightfully fragrant. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. Rosy Returns has been awarded Honorable Mention by the American …
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… Cow parsnip is a very conspicuous native plant abundant in McDonald Woods. It is the largest native member of the carrot family in the Chicago area. The plant grows four feet tall or more with foot-long divided leaves along a … the invasive and toxic giant hogweed, Heracleum mantegazzianum, which is even larger and found in more open areas. Cow parsnip is an ephemeral plant that withers during the summer, leaving …
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