… over the ocean in the Pacific Islands. The variety sericeus has small leaves densely covered with silvery hairs. The inconspicuous flowers turn into abundant reddish-purple, spherical fruits …
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… All parts of the plant are toxic and should not be ingested. The toxic compound interferes with cell division. The genus name references the ancient kingdom of Colchis on the Black Sea, …
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… is not reliably hardy in Chicago but can be easily overwintered in a pot placed in a location with indirect light. …
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… easily and may do so as they trail along the ground. There are about 70 species of spiderwort, with three native to the Chicago area. …
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… The flowers of 'Fancy Frills' open white and slowly mature to pink with white fringe along the edges and base. This cultivar originated in the Netherlands, released …
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… to almost white at the edges of the petals on this tulip whose colors complement/contrast with a wide range of springs' vibrant color palette. Tulips grow best in full sun, well-drained, …
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… grow in whorls of 3-7 around the stem. Numerous tiny tubular florets grow in a central spike, with smaller spikes sprouting around it at its base. The flowers vary from pristine white to pink …
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… and fruit production. White flowers in spring are followed by fruits that go from pink to blue with both colors present at the same time. Its glossy green leaves turn a deep red in the fall. …
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… Canada and the eastern U.S. found primarily in the woodland understory. It has a compact habit with branching finer than most other viburnums. White flowers in May are followed by red fruit …
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… maroon and retain a maroon tinge as they green up. Maroon buds in May open to white flowers with purple anthers in the center. Fall color is bronze to red. Viburnums are a versatile genus …
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