… conditions that the straight species ( A. saccharum ). Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is highly variable, ranging from yellow or orange to red, but it is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This cultivar is known for its cut-leaves giving it a feathery look. It has white flowers in airy panicles that appear in the spring. Fall color is a medium yellow. It can reach a height of 26 with a spread of 20 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… US where it likes shady moist areas around bogs and streams. The dark pink flowers that appear in late summer are attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. This plant will grow to about sixteen inches tall about a foot wide and will naturalize very happily in suitable conditions. …
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… cushion of petal-like flowers are the same shade of red. This cultivar is not hardy outdoors in the Chicago region. Gardeners replant rooted cuttings each spring that can be obtained from specialist nurseries. Mums require full sun, moderate moisture and fertilization, and—in the case of this cultivar—staking. …
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… Did you know that 'Sakura' means 'cherry blossom' in Japanese? This plant is called a Sakura bergenia because the flowers are like those of a … The Sakura bergenia bears double or semi-double pink flowers with fuchsia veins and centers in the spring. The bergenia grows to a height of about sixteen inches and a width of eighteen …
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… dark, velvety red-violet flowers featuring the famous Sweet William fragrance are produced in clusters at the tips of the 18-inch flowering stems. The centers of the flowers are accented with tiny white stamens. Plant 'Sweet Black Cherry' in full sun, average soils, and close to a path or window to enjoy the fragrance. Sweet Williams …
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… leaves. It forms nice dense mounds and grows only to a foot or so. It is wonderful in the foreground of a perennial border or rock garden. One-inch diameter flowers are borne … it. Lovely pink flowers, each petal with scalloped edging, cover this sun-loving perennial in spring. …
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… to burgundy. No need to mix and match cultivars to get that perfect blend of compatible colors in the flower bed. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils, and protect the young foliage from rabbits for best results. …
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… have white flowers with a chartreuse blotch. The peppers are generally narrow and irregular in shape. They are popular in South America and Caribbean countries. ‘Brazilian Starfish’ has an unusual squat shape, …
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… Flowering at an amazing 8 feet in height, Flower Tower, fills the tall herbaceous border with masses of large clear yellow daisy … need for staking and the plant is insect and disease resistant. It is important to plant in full sun, average soils and apply only low levels of fertilizer throughout the growing season. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
