… The pollen-less flowers are a favorite of florists. The longer-than-normal flowering season is due to its day-neutral flower bud initiation—in other words, it doesn't have to wait until after the summer solstice to flower. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… resembles maple leaves in shape. The flowers are produced in the leaf axils from the bottom to the top of the plant instead of just at the top as in some hibiscus cultivars. The plant stands 4 – 5 feet tall and blooms from mid summer until fall. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Irises in the reticulata group grow from bulbs and are among the earliest of all flowers to bloom in the Midwest. Iris 'Joyce', only about 5 inches tall, produces royal-blue flowers in early spring, sometimes when the snow is still on the ground. The lower three petals have a contrasting yellow splotch at the base. Reticulata irises produce 3 to 4 stiffly upright linear leaves. By mid-summer the leaves die back to the ground. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Explorer Series roses, all of which are named after early explorers of Canada, ‘Henry Hudson’ is a rugosa rose with pink buds that open to white flowers in May through October. It grows to 5 feet tall and has wrinkled dark green foliage. Canadian Explorer Series roses are known for …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Paeonia caucasica is native to the Caucasus Mountains region, where it grows in forests, along forest margins, and … a crinkly texture; the flowers have a bluish caste. They thrive in sun or part shade, grow to 2 feet tall and are hardy to zone 4. Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Ostfriesland’ is an upright clump-forming perennial known for its compact form, long bloom period, purple stems … violet-purple flowers. The lance-shaped light green leaves are aromatic and the foliage grows to 10 inches tall. From June through September, the plant produces tubular flowers, extending the plant height to 18 inches. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and the plant tolerates dry …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Growing to 2' in height, this plant has bright glossy green, finely divided leaves. Use painted daisy in … Note: This plant was previously known as Chrysanthemum coccineum. Single flowers each 2" to 3" in diameter appear in shades ranging from white to red in the early summer. The painted daisy is so named because its flowers are multicolored and look as if an artist has completed a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Mow lawn at 2 to 2½ inches, removing one-third or less of the leaf blade. Leave grass clippings on the lawn to return nutrients to the soil, or add them to compost heap. Rake clippings slightly if they are … a pre-emergent weed killer in the same area. Fertilize lawn in mid-May if necessary. Late fall is a preferable time to fertilize. Monitor for weeds and hand pull or spot treat accordingly. …
Type: Plant Info
… daylily blooms scarlet with a green throat. The flowers which measure 5½ inches appear in mid to late season and are delightfully fragrant. Chicago Comanche will add a splash of color to any garden. Although each flower lasts only one day, there are multiple buds on each stalk and … 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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Aureus sweet mockorange is mostly grown for its foliage which emerges as golden in the spring and darkens to charteuse in the warmer months. It bears fragrant white flowers in late spring to early summer which are attractive to pollinators. This shrub grows to about eight feet tall …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
