… flowers with yellow centers clustered together in densely packed, flat-topped flower heads. The stems stand 15 to 24 inches high with fragrant, deeply cut foliage. This cultivar likes full sun and blooms from mid- summer to early fall. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds anad resistant to deer, rabbits, and drought. This …
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… A tree that bears tulip flowers? Yes, this is a tulip tree, and if you're here in late May or early June you might be lucky to see the large yellow flowers that are shaped like tulips. The EMERALD CITY® tulip tree is derived …
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… Miss Lemon abelia is a small shrub with dainty, glossy opposite leaves that are sharply pointed. The leaves have broad margins of buttercup yellow and the twigs are reddish. Numerous pink, … climates. In the Chicago area, it should be planted in a sheltered situation. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The Desmit rhododendron is part of the 'P.J.M.' group of rhododendrons, which are the result of … between the rhododendron ( R. carolinianum ) and R. dauricum var. sempervirens . 'Desmit' is a small (3-6’) dense shrub and blooms with vivid, showy, pink flowers in early April. The … rhododendrons, it prefers well-drained, fertile, acidic soil in partial shade. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The black maple is native to the upper midwest, northeast United States and to southern Canada. … the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is highly variable, ranging from yellow or orange to red, but it is always outstanding. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The words 'O Tannenbaum' (O Fir Free) are the beginning of a well-loved Christmas carol. This … carol because it has the perfect shape and size of a Christmas tree. The Tannenbaum mugo pine is a slow-growing mugo pine that eventually reaches a height of fifteen feet and a width of …
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… Ostrich fern is an upright, arching, deciduous fern that is easy to grow in damp to wet soil in partial to full shade—it can also tolerate a fair amount of sun. One of the largest and most popular of the ferns, it grows 2-3 feet in most gardens but can reach 6 feet … or at the water’s edge as companions to wildflowers, astilbes, and hostas. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Pure white single flower in masses adorn the top of the mounded foliage on this nonhardy succulent that blooms from fall through late winter. Place this kalanchoe in a brightly lit area and avoid over watering. This plant is tolerant of the drier humidity found in many homes during the winter months. …
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… The cultivar 'Blackberry Jubilee' Iris sibirica 'Blackberry Jubilee' is marbled in shades of red … The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. The classic 'Fleur de Lys' which has been a symbol of royalty throughout history was …
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… The cultivar Orville Fay is a violet-blue with a yellow and white blaze and dark veins. It stands … The name iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
