… Gardenia jasminoides , native to southeast Asia, is a large shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family with large, white, very fragrant flowers … those young at heart) — wore boutonnières and corsages when going out on dates. The Rubiaceae is the third largest plant family, with 611 genera and more than 13,000 species. It contains a … woodruff (coumarin), psychotria (emetic ipecac — and a hallucinogen), and species used to produce red and yellow dyes. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Jacob's ladder is a biblical name for a heavenly plant. It grows up to 2' in height with attractive foliage, divided, with 19 to 27 leaflets per leaf. Drooping dainty blue flowers hover over the plant in early summer. This …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… With a narrow pyramidal habit, bald cypress reaches a mature height of 50' to 70'. Its feathery green leaves are yellow-green in spring, a soft sage green in summer and … large specimen deserves a place of prominence in the landscape. Another attractive feature is the reddish-brown bark. This is a characteristic species of swamps in the eastern states. When … conifer has one of the widest ranges of distribution, growing from Illinois all the way to Florida. Lovely pyramidal deciduous conifer that also can be grown as a bonsai. …
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… Cool Gold piggyback plant is a native of the cool forests of western north America. It takes its name from the plantlets that grow from on top of more mature leaves and appear to be piggybacking on them. Cool Green has bright yellowish-green heart-shaped leaves that are covered in tiny hairs. The plant grows to form a mound about eight inches high but extends when each plantlet puts roots down. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Purple heart, a member of the 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
… TART TM arrowwood viburnum gets it name from its bright raspberry red fall foliage. This is a cultivar of the North American native that is more rounded and compact than the species. Its … 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 noted for their fragrant …
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… <p>For a mid-size shrub, this <em>Weigela</em> has an outsize impact. New foliage is a bright golden color. The late spring bloom is pink, flushed with purple. And even at … hummingbirds love <em>Weigelas.</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular disease or pest problems. No special soil requirements. Just give them …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… spent flowers off of my perennials encourage more blooms? A. Removing old or spent flowers is known as deadheading. Most ornamental plants benefit from deadheading; however, newly planted young plants are less likely to require frequent deadheading in their first year of growth. There are several reasons for … ( Dianthus chinensis ). Deadheading can prevent self-seeding of plants that you don’t want to spread, such as clustered bellflower ( Campanula glomerata ). Don’t deadhead plants that you …
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… Q. What can I do to prevent powdery mildew from attacking my phlox and zinnias? A. Powdery mildew is a late-season fungus that favors hot, humid days, cooler nights, and mornings heavy with dew. … rain does not promote this mildew as it does other fungal disorders. Symptoms include a white-to-gray powdery appearance on leaves, new shoots, stems, buds, and flowers. In some cases, the …
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… Asclepias tuberosa is a classic native perennial that's popular because of its rugged habit, bright flowers, and the ability to attract pollinators. 'Blonde Bombshell' is a yellow flowering clone selected from a field of … the habit for an extremely long season of bloom. Plant this refined selection and get ready to see butterflies! Gather bouquets of Asclepias all summer long; the long stems are wonderful …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
