… edges. The blooms measure 4 inches and appear very early in the season. They are attractive to hummingbirds. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk … and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. The American Hemerocallis Society has …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hostas are shade tolerant, easy-to-grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hostas are shade tolerant, easy-to-grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hostas are shade tolerant, easy-to-grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks … are common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars range in size from several inches to several feet; it may take 3-8 years for hostas to reach their full size. They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… petals have a crinkled texture. The flowers are produced in the leaf axils from the bottom to the top of the plant, rather than only at the top like some older cultivars. The plant grows to 4 feet high and blooms in mid summer to fall. It is hardy in zones 4 -9. The name Hibiscus came from the Greek word “hibiskos” that meant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with a tangerine-red beard are of classic tall bearded iris form. A additional benefit is the delicate fragrance that most tall bearded iris possess. Bearded irises do best in full sun, well drained soils in Chicago area landscapes. Typically a planting will need to be divided every 3 to 4 years to provide enough fresh soil to support the heavy flower production. Iris borers can …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris ensata ‘Kongo San’ has large dark blue flowers with curled petals June to July. The stems stand 40 inches high, each with a single bloom with no fragrance. Iris ensata , commonly as known as Japanese iris, is native to Japan, China, Korea and Russia. The standards and falls are flatter than those of the bearded …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to the southeastern and central United States, trumpet honeysuckle is a woody perennial vine that will twine up a trellis, wall, or fence and grows up to 18 feet. From May to October , this cultivar produces clusters of funnel-shaped flowers that …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
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… Border Jewel Himalayan fleeceflower is derived from a wildflower native to the Himalayas. As a groundcover, Border Jewel grows to about eight inches tall with flower spikes growing to 12 inches tall. Each plant grows rapidly …
Type: Garden Guide Plant