… leaves which are a dark-reddish purple. In early spring, before the leaves appear, the tree is covered with masses of violet-pink flowers that spring straight from the bare trunks and which …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… deep purple veins and undersides make a striking subject for a hanging basket or trellis. In site of its common name, it is not related to begonias but to grapes. In its native southeast Asia and Indonesia it climbs …
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… of plants. Plant in average soil in full sun and water the first year until the root system is established. …
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… 12-15 inches long. This butterfly bush grows much larger than the common davidii cultivars and is less likely to die back during winter. Because it blooms on old wood, it should only be pruned …
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… This is a cultivar of the English hybrid of Buddleja alternifolia and Buddleja crispa raised by Mr. A. …
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… The genus Disporopsis is the Asian equivalent of our native Solomon's Seal, Polygonatum . This species produces stems …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The genus Disporopsis is the Asian equivalent of our native Solomon's Seal, Polygonatum . This species produces stems …
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… of dark red with a brilliant green splotch, Welcome Home euphorbia ( Euphorbia 'Welcome Home') is one of a new series of hybrid euphorbias created by horticulturists in Thailand when they …
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… to very moist soils in full sun and moderate fertility. In the Chicago region, this plant is not susceptible to some of the foliar pests found in warmer climates. Lift the tubers in fall …
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… sun and well-drained soils, and protect it from chipmunks and squirrels. The parental species is known as the snow crocus, in recognition of its ability to flower at the first hint of warmer …
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