… This clump-forming evergreen tropical grows to 2 x 3 feet in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture. As the genus indicates, this is closely related to edible asparagus however this tropical species never truly goes dormant. A …
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… blue flowers are produced on tall spikes on this cultivar of a Pacific Northwest native. It is adapted to heavy clay soils that stay moist, making it an ideal perennial bulb to add to Chicago-area gardens. Native Americans traditionally roasted the bulbs as a food source. …
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… The first species in this genus to be discovered, it produces large, fragrant, showy white or orchid colored flowers during … certain age, this was the favorite flower for high school dates. Difficult but not impossible to be grown by homeowners, the following approach has produced repeat bloom. Once temperatures in … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
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… Variegated starburst shrub ( Clerodendrum quadriloculare ‘Brandonii’) is a large evergreen shrub featuring masses of starburst-like pink-and-white flowers that begin … The broad, variegated leaves provide interest throughout the rest of the year. The genus name is derived from the Greek kleros (lot or chance) and dendron (tree), referring to the variable medical properties of some of the species. Like other members of the verbena …
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… The Epiphylla Ginkgo is an unusual female cultivar more commonly grown in Japan. When reaching maturity it will … the strong smelling Ginkgo fruits and the fruits have unusual winged stems. This Ginkgo oddity is sometimes known as Ginkgo biloba var. epiphylla , Ohatsuki Ginkgo, Ohazuki Group RHS, and in Japan as Ohatsuki Ichou. The discovery of the epiphyllous form has been credited to Mr. Shirai in 1891. It rarely reaches a height over 13 feet and has an unusual wide open oval …
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… This plant is called an Orchid Lights azalea because the pink flowers are an orchid pink. This plant was one of a group that were developed to survive very cold winters and were called the 'Northern Lights' azaleas, so this one is the … of about 3 feet and a width of about 4 feet. Like most azaleas, it prefers a partly shaded site with protection from afternoon sun, such as on a northerly or eastern frontage. It requires …
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… Narcissus ‘Beryl’ is in Division 6. This a dwarf narcissus that blooms in mid spring. The flowers are 3 inches wide … mature. The petals are reflexed with a small point at the tip of each petal. The yellow corona is cup shaped with a band of orange at the mouth. 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 …
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… <p>The species of this clump-forming evergreen perennial is native to Africa and needs bright, indirect indoor light and dry moisture conditions to reach a height of about 3 feet. In the spring it produces attractive white and green …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This clump-forming perennial grows to a height of 8 inches with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has pink blooms in July and August that attract butterflies. It belongs in a border and is deer-resistant and attractive to birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… <p>The species of this clump-forming evergreen perennial is native to Africa and needs bright, indirect indoor light with dry conditions to reach a height of about 3 feet. In the spring it produces attractive white and green blooms. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
