… Callicarpa japonica , or Japanese beautyberry, is one of the stars of the fall garden, with its rounded clusters of metallic-purple berries …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… frost-free location, and keep the soil moist throughout the year. The genus name of this plant is derived from the Greek kleros (chance or fate) and dendron (tree), thought to be a reference …
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… The nomenclature of this tropical evergreen is uncertain, not being referenced in any current botanical literature. It may be synonymous with …
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… Orange Princess tulip ( Tulipa 'Orange Princess') is a double late tulip, featuring bright orange flowers with a reddish flame on the outside of …
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… FREEDOM™ witherod viburnum is a smaller, more refined version of the native species notable for its abundant pink fruit. …
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… in height by the end of the growing season in Chicago-area gardens. Their honey-like fragrance is a powerful attractant for pollinating insects and hummingbirds. Plant this perennial in full …
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… this plant will slowly increase in size and the number of flowers it produces annually. It is better off under lights rather than a windowsill in home environments due to the cooler …
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… to remain upright when up to 20 flowers, 1.5 cm in size, come into flower. The fragrance is a delicate floral, not overpowering, even in small rooms. Grow this orchid in bright light and …
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… annual for sunny, dry locations. Increased resistance to powdery mildew—the bane of zinnias—is a huge plus. Plant this zinnia toward the back of the flower bed so the 4-foot height does not …
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… Marsh bellflower is a strange little native plant that doesn't look like a bellflower at all. Needle-like leaves …
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