… The flora of Madagascar is as different from the flora of Illinois as possible, and silver thicket is a real curiosity. … entire shrub is a mass of thorns. There are no leaves, just pale, frosty blue-green branches and twigs that have turned into sharp-pointed thorns. This makes the plants impervious to hot …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Tiffany hybrid tea rose grows to 4 feet high by 3 feet wide and is famous for the long stems topped by phlox-pink flowers with yellow at the base of the petals. As a group, hybrid teas are known for producing long, elegantly pointed flower buds and, in the case of 'Tiffany', sweetly scented flowers. Unfortunately, this rose cultivar is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… A native of the tallgrass prairie, Compass Plant is an extraordinary perennial that grows 6 to 12 feet tall. Between July and August it produces yellow 3 to 4-inch-tall flowers resembling sunflowers – mature plants can … a large central taproot that can grow 15 feet below the ground. Compass Plants prefer full sun and loamy soil and can take several years to reach maturity; once they do, they are extremely …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with reflexed pointed tips are anchored by an ivory white base. Plant this tulip in full sun and in moderately moist and fertile soils. Unfortunately, the lily-flowered tulips are not known for their ability to naturalize in Chicago-area gardens; protect it from rabbits and deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Carbineer’ is in Division 2. It is more than 27 inches tall and blooms in mid spring with 4 inch wide flowers. The petals are bright greenish yellow with a points at the tip. The bowl shaped corona is yellow orange with a slightly paler base. The bulbs …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Carlton’ is in Division 2. It stands 18 to 20 inches high and blooms in mid spring. The petals are yellow with points at the tips. The large funnel-shaped corona is a deeper yellow with an expanded mouth. It …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Create a miniature landscape in an open, shallow container: a dish garden! Gather small foliage and flowering plants together in a decorative container—like a basket or saucer—for a versatile … used as a container—let your imagination be the judge. Provide drainage: Adequate drainage is probably the most important rule to ensure the success of your dish garden. Be sure to remove … light and water requirements. Using seasonal flowering plants or interesting seasonal focal points—such as poinsettias for the holidays—and change them out throughout the year: replace your …
Type: Blog
… Glossy Abelia RUBY ANNIVERSARY™ glossy abelia ( Abelia x grandiflora 'Keiser') is a medium-sized shrub with arching twigs covered in dainty, glossy opposite leaves that are sharply pointed. The new leaves are red and become dark green with age. This glossy abelia produces terminal sprays of small, tubular, … coral-pink calyxes continue to provide color. The foliage slowly becomes burgundy in late fall and persists well into winter. It is evergreen in warmer climates. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Glossy abelia ( Abelia grandiflora ) is a small shrub with arching twigs covered in dainty, glossy opposite leaves that are sharply pointed. 'Kaleidoscope' is colorful from April to October, with burgundy twigs and glossy leaves edged with yellow. This cultivar is more compact than the species. An Asian … coral-pink calyxes continue to provide color. The foliage slowly becomes burgundy in late fall and persists well into winter; in warmer climates, it is evergreen. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Exception’ is in Division 1. It blooms in early to mid season with 4 inch flowers. The petals are yellow and have a small point on the tip. The petals may be inflexed. The corona is long, yellow and cylindrical with a flanged rim. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
