… are downfacing with heavily reflexed petals curving backward. The blooms, which appear in mid to late summer, are attractive to humming birds. Citronella stands 3 to 4 feet high. This is an Asiatic hybrid. Asiatic lilies generally bloom earlier than other …
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… The Desert Mountain mock orange is native to the dry, mountainous regions of southwest North America. It bears highly fragrant white flowers with a maroon center in May to June. The Desert Mountain mock orange is a medium-sized deciduous shrub with narrow grayish-green leaves that are adapted to dry climates, growing to about six feet in height and width with gently arching branches and …
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… commonly known as pee gee hydrangea, although the nickname pee gee hydrangea is often applied to other Hydrangea paniculatas as well. This is a fast growing shrub that can grow as tall as 25 feet and as wide as 15 feet. The large, conical flowerheads , typically 6 to 8 inches long, consist mostly of showy but sterile flowers with only a few smaller, fertile but non-showy flowers underneath. In July the flowers emerge white and slowly age to pink before turning brown in the fall. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of …
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… is sold under its trademark name BOBO™. This is a compact dwarf shrub that stands 2 to 3 ft tall with a spread of 3 to 4 ft. It has large, conical flowerheads measuring up to 11inches on strong stems that don’t droop. The flower clusters are a mixture of showy but …
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… This is a small shrub with a compact rounded habit and large conical flowerheads. It stands 3 to 5 ft. high with a spread of 3 to 5 ft. The flowerheads are a mixture of larger showy but sterile flowers and smaller, fertile … Strong stems prevent the flowerheads from drooping. The flowers emerge lime green and mature to white in July and last into September, turning pink/burgundy as they mature. ‘Jane’ does well …
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… layer of lightly speckled petals. The flowers are unscented and pollen free. The stems grow to just over 3 feet tall with blooms in late spring to early summer. Elodie belongs to a group of Asiatic lilies which generally bloom earlier than other lilies and have high bud …
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… features thin, elegantly coiled creamy white florets in a flower with enough substance to stand up to the vagaries of fall weather in the Chicago region. In order to obtain the largest of flowers, the side flower buds should be removed - a process referred to …
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… Vernal or Ozark witch hazels, although native to the Ozark Plateau, are a welcome harbinger of spring. ‘Purple Ribbons’ is a medium-sized shrub or small tree with a round habit. Leaves are initially light green changing to a dark green then to yellow-orange in the fall. The flowers are small, fragrant thread-like lavender-purple petals …
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… 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 …
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… perennial that grows in forests, meadows, and prairies throughout the Midwest. Adoration grows to about 5 feet tall and width of about 2 feet. It has lance-shaped leaves that surround the stems. Dense spikes of tiny lilac flowers open from the top down from August to September on strong, upright stems. Smaller, branching lateral spikes create a candelabra-like effect when in full bloom. Easy to grow, it prefers moderate to moist, well-drained soil in full sun. A good background plant in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
