… Narcissus ‘Sun Chariot’ is in Division 2. It blooms in early to mid season with 4½ inch flowers. The petals are bright … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘White Medal’ is in Division 4. It blooms late in the season with white flowers that are 4½ inches across. The … flowers are doubles with multiple whorls of petals and corona segments. It is hardy in zones 4 to 7. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Narcissus ‘Mount Hood’ is in Division 1. It blooms in mid spring with 3 ¾ inch flowers. The petals are white and broad. … is cylindrical with an expanded mouth and a flanged rim. It opens light yellow and matures to white. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Carousel little bluestem is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This grass variety was … Illinois. Carousel was selected for its rounded, bowl-shaped dwarf habit, superior resistance to lodging in winter and attractive mixed fall color of copper, pink and tan. It is drought …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Wisteria is a perennial vine native to both Japan and America. While Japanese wisteria can grow as much as … The hardiest wisteria is a fast-growing, twining, deciduous vine that requires partial shade to full sun and needs regular watering especially in very hot weather. ‘Amethyst Falls’ blooms …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This is one of two visible woodpecker species with red highlights on its head. Oak woodland restoration has helped to increase their numbers in recent years. It is most often seen in McDonald Woods. …
Type: Birding
… Caucasian spurge is a rounded perennial that produces yellow flowers during the summer. It grows to a height of 2 feet under full sun in moist soil. The plant is mostly used as a ground cover or in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Native to the Caucasus Mountains, Paeonia daurica is a robust early-flowering Caucasian peony with huge foliage and whitish-yellow flowers. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This tree grows to a height of 45 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It is primarily a shade tree. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This horizontal evergreen conifer needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of 1 foot. It is a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
