… The red mistletoe cactus or devil's tongue cactus is an epiphytic cactus of south America where it grows from trees and rocks in humid elevated rainforests. The red straps of this plant are its leaves, and they are completely pendulous. While this plant performs best in bright shade, the leaves …
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… in mild climates or during the summer when used outdoors in Chicago-area landscapes. Sprawling and climbing to about 5 feet in height, this cultivar is small enough to grow in a container. In the tropics, the leaves of passion flowers are the preferred food plant for butterflies. Plant the passion flower in full sun and well-drained, moist soil, and provide a trellis or support for the plants to clamber over. …
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… as a specimen, container plant, or in masses as a groundcover. The deep green, glossy foliage is black-spot disease resistant. The double flowers are "self cleaning," which decreases the … deadheading in the garden. Plant this rose in full sun, moderately fertile well-drained soils and allow space between it and other plants to increase air movement and decrease incidence of powdery/downy mildews. …
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… CRIMSON TIDE™ arrowwood viburnum is noted for its upright, vase-shaped habit and its bright red fall color. Considered a vigorous grower, its white flowers and blue berries are typical of the species. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed …
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… Wilson Compact blackhaw viburnum is a more compact cultivar than the species at a height of 15" and and a spread of 12'. Its white flowers in May are typical of the species. Viburnums are a …
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… 'Green Spiral' is a novelty form of a pyramidal evergreen conifer that can reach 150 feet in height in its native habitat in Europe. The branches twist and weep forming a tree of a most irregular shape that will only reach about 25 feet. Its bicolored needles are dark green on top and white underneath, giving the tree a silvery appearance. It grows in full sun to partial shade …
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… Try Sicilian honey garlic. With a botanic name derived from nectar, a drink of the gods, and skordion , garlic, you’re sure to impress your gardening friends. It’s easy-to-grow, loves the summer heat, thrives in sun in almost any soil, and is winter hardy to zero degrees. Plant bulbs 2 inches deep, and in late spring they will …
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… Try Bulgarian honey garlic; with a botanic name derived from nectar, a drink of the gods, and skordion , garlic, you’re sure to impress your gardening friends. It’s an easy-to-grow bulb, loves the summer heat, thrives in sun in almost any soil, and is winter hardy to zero degrees. Plant bulbs 2 inches deep; in late spring they will produce …
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… This native of Brazil is a tropical perennial with beautiful foliage and flowers with a reputation of being difficult … flowering pot plants, but tend to decline if not given even watering, moderate temperatures, and filtered light. As they grow, they branch out and may lose the lower leaves until they become …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… truncata ), but cultivars can be obtained in a wide range of warm colors. This epiphyte is native to the coastal jungles of Brazil, and requires partial shade, warm humid air, and a moisture-retentive potting mix. The short days of September trigger flower bud production, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
