… Iris 'Kinshikou' is a pseudata iris with a lovely blend of unusual colors. The falls are a soft rose over yellow … irises thrive in or near water but also do well in garden conditions. They are attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. Although they are vigorous growers, they are sterile and will not spread in waterways. …
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… Iris 'Warl-Sind' is a lovely combination of white, violet and yellow with a chocolate and yellow pattern on the tips of the falls. It stands 12 inches high and blooms in early spring. Warl-Sind belongs to a group of bulbous irises known as Juno irises which are characterized by their thick fleshy … foliage in late winter or spring and are dormant in the summer Most Juno irises are native to the Middle East and Central Asia. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The …
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… lomariifolia at the Donard Nursery in Northern Ireland. This statuesque evergreen shrub is an outstanding specimen during the winter, when it produces an explosion of sprays of … in late summer and fall, when it attracts birds and butterflies. The beautiful foliage and 10- to 15-foot upright growth habit (if not pruned) make Charity Oregon grape holly a strong focal point in the winter garden. Unfortunately, it is not hardy enough to be grown outdoors in the Chicago region. …
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… The common name forget-me-not is derived from the French m'oubliez pas and was first used in English in about 1532. There are … lady on a riverbank. He fell into the water and as he was pulled downstream, he called back to her “forget-me-not.” Often called the water forget-me-not, Myosotis palustris is a low-growing … with a yellow center in July and August. Grow it on the edge of a pond or stream, but remember to keep your footing on the shore. …
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… SCENTLANDIA™ sweetspire is a variety of the native Virginia sweetspire. Virginia sweetspire is a native of the stream … SCENTLANDIA™ sweetspire bears showy racemes of fragrant white flowers that are attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds. In fall the leaves turn various shades of red and purple prior to falling. SCENTLANDIA™ sweetspire has a relatively compact growth habit reaching only …
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… LITTLE HENRY® sweetspire is a variety of the native Virginia sweetspire. Virginia sweetspire is a native of the moist … LITTLE HENRY® sweetspire bears showy racemes of fragrant white flowers that are attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds. In fall the leaves turn various shades of red and orange prior to falling. When given optimal growing conditions of partial sun, and consistently rich, moist, …
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… large flowers with ivory petals that blend into lemon yellow in the center. It will grow to a height of about 16 inches. The common name is a misnomer — this species is actually from Mexico, and was in cultivation there prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Marigolds are known for their pungent, spicy-smelling leaves and …
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… The Agave filifera , in bloom in the Arid Greenhouse, is one of the few known to flower in cultivation. The threadlike appendages to the leaves are the reason the specific epithet (species name) of filifera was chosen. A native …
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… This cultivar produces outstanding white flowers from early summer to early fall, sometimes to frost. The mildly fragrant flowers are a magnet for butterflies. Deadheading will lengthen … time. It grows to a maximum height of six feet with full sun and moist, well-drained soil and is especially good in a border or as a cutting flower. …
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… slightly ruffled. At maturity, 'Cherry Cheesecake' stands 5 feet tall and blooms from mid July to fall. It is attractive to bees and hummingbirds while resistant to deer. …
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