… Desert rose or impala lily, is neither a rose or a lily but a small succulent perennial in the dogbane family found growing in Africa, south of the Sahara, and in the Arabian Peninsula. It … of the branches. These are usually bright red, but may also be pink or white. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… With parents native to Madagascar, Aloe ‘Christmas Carol’ is a small succulent that produces rosettes smaller than 1-foot tall and wide with 6-inch-long leaves. The deep green, lance-shaped leaves have soft but spine-like, vibrant, dark red, raised markings … bloom in fall and winter, are reddish-pink, though their color is often described as orange. This Kelly Griffin hybrid is what Kelly calls a multigeneration hybrid that possibly includes the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Rococo' is deep cardinal red with featherings of green and purple on the outside of the petals. It is a member of the Parrot tulip classification, based upon the extravagant flower colors and heavy rich textured petals. As with all tulips, plant this one in the fall, in well- drained, moisture-retentive soils and in full sun; protect it from …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Rosy Lights' was developed in Minnesota to provide reliably hardy azaleas that can tolerate the often less-than-ideal soils found in the Midwest. Delightfully fragrant flowers in late … are followed by intense orange and red fall color. Part of the key to success in the Midwest is the deciduous growth habit, allowing the plant to survive very low temperatures with little or snow cover to protect the foliage on evergreen species. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This ancient (over 400 years old) cultivar features doubled flowers, the amount of doubling varying from year to year. Its' origin is shrouded in mystery having appeared on the English gardening scene in the 1600's. Some years …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… daisylike golden flowers blushed with orange above dark purple-tinted foliage throughout the growing season. These nonhardy perennials are most often available through local garden centers after danger of the last frost has passed. Plant in full sun in moist soils. This dahlia is not significantly troubled by pests or diseases in the Chicago region. Dahlias were cultivated …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Huge dinner plate-sized, red-orange flowers to 11 inches in diameter feature yellow edges to the petals and undersides to make a very striking addition to the flower garden or bouquet. The flower shape is classified as informal decorative by the American Dahlia Society. At maturity, the plant will … about 5 feet in height with a spread of 2 feet or more, depending on how it is staked. Plant this dahlia in full sun, and in moderately fertile, moisture-retentive soils. Stake it to keep …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This swallow is often seen flying over the lakes or closer to the bridges where it nest in old cliff swallow nests or holes in the concrete. …
Type: Birding
… This is a pear tree called Sensation Red Bartlett as the fruit is either completely or mostly bright red. This tree is descended from a Bartlett pear tree that …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Hippolyta snowdrop was named in honor of the Queen of the Amazons is a hybrid featuring large flowers with multiple, large, inner petals; … that ensure there is no tissue damage below freezing also deter herbivores. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
