… is native to China. It was discovered by a Basque priest named Armand David which is reflected in its species name, davidii , and its common name, Pere David's Maple. The tree can grow to 50 … is pale olive green or white stripes on darker olive bark. Its foliage is "un-maple" like in that it isn't lobed. Fall color may be bright red, orange or yellow. It is hardy to Zone 5. …
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… bees and hummingbirds while resistant to deer and rabbits. The genus name Achillea is in reference to Achilles, hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek mythology, who used the plant medicinally to stop bleeding and to heal the wounds of his …
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… into flour (fall) or all of the above. Song birds will devour any seeds you miss. Full sun in average soils meets it's growing requirements. May need staking or some other support if planted in windy locations. Deer and rabbits love the tender young leaves. …
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… Butterflies are attracted to the flowers, but deer are repelled by the flavor of the leaves. In trials of fall-blooming anemones at the Chicago Botanic Garden, this cultivar was ranked in the top three selections for ease of growth, flower production, and disease resistance. …
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… here is a hybrid with its wild ancestor, Altilis mariannensis. It’s native to Micronesia, but in the 1700’s it was introduced to tropical areas around the world by European explorers … is not as widely grown as a food crop as Artocarpus altilis since its fruit is smaller, but in Micronesia the tree is valued for its wood, latex-like sap, and the medicinal qualities of its …
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… attains heights of 25 to 40 feet when mature. A good choice for naturalistic gardens, in fall, the American hornbeam displays leaves of various colors, ranging from yellow to scarlet to reddish-purple. This tree is at its best in winter, when the picturesque, sinewy, blue-gray branches can be seen. It is also known as …
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… the flowers attract butterflies and other pollinating insects. Plant Brazilian button flower in a hot, sunny location. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant. By the end of the season, it can reach 2 feet in height and width. During mild winters it can gently reseed near the original plant. …
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… clusters (to 4” long) of mildly fragrant, pure white flowers with fringe-like petals bloom in late spring to early summer. Bloom appears about 2-3 weeks before that of C. virginicus . … way to clusters of olive-like fruits (each to 1/2”long) which ripen to a dark bluish black in late summer/fall and are a good food source for birds and wildlife. Lustrous …
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… tree that reaches a mature height of 15 to 20 feet. It is a very handsome specimen plant. In late May or early June, fragrant flowers cover the entire plant just as the leaves are expanding. In September, interesting navy-blue fruits on female plants attract birds. Until it begins to …
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… 6 years or more to flower, but each plant can live many decades. Clivia nobilis was named in 1928 in honor of the Duchess of Northumberland, whose family name was Clive and whose garden at Syon …
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