… The Miraguama palm is native to the dry inland savannas of Cuba. It has striking deeply-cut circular leaves (palmate) which are dark green on the upper side and silvery green underneath. The leaflets appear to be pleated, an appearance which is enhanced by this difference in color. The Miraguama palm grows to about 30 feet tall in suitable conditions. This palm is not hardy in Chicago and must be …
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… Native to the Midwest, red trillium—also called bloody butcher—is a woodland plant that is easy to grow in rich, well-drained soil in part to full shade. A spring bloomer, it produces leaves, petals, and sepals, all in groups of three, …
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… Drosera are one of the largest groups of carnivorous plants with close to 195 species, found on every continent except Antarctica. Sundews are sticky flypaper plants, … nectar, adhesive compounds, and digestive enzymes. Insects that land on the leaves stick to it and are digested. The plant does best in partial shade and is hardy to Zones 7–10. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Drosera are one of the largest groups of carnivorous plants with close to 195 species, found on every continent except Antarctica. Sundews are sticky flypaper plants, … nectar, adhesive compounds, and digestive enzymes. Insects that land on the leaves stick to it and are digested. The plant does best in partial shade and is hardy to Zones 7–10. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Drosera are one of the largest groups of carnivorous plants with close to 195 species, found on every continent except Antarctica. Sundews are sticky flypaper plants, … nectar, adhesive compounds, and digestive enzymes. Insects that land on the leaves stick to it and are digested. The plant does best in partial shade and is hardy to Zones 7–10. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The marginal shield fern or marginal wood fern is native to the moist woodlands of eastern north America where it is found in shaded nooks around rocks and fallen trees. It has medium green leathery leaves and can grow to 2 feet in height with a similar spread. The marginal wood fern prefers humus-rich soil and will tolerate a full shade location. This fern would be a suitable addition to a native or woodland garden or a understory planting. …
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… pollen-less flowers are a favorite of florists. The longer-than-normal flowering season is due to its day-neutral flower bud initiation—in other words, it doesn't have to wait until after the summer solstice to flower. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… resembles maple leaves in shape. The flowers are produced in the leaf axils from the bottom to the top of the plant instead of just at the top as in some hibiscus cultivars. The plant stands 4 – 5 feet tall and blooms from mid summer until fall. It is attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. …
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… leaves marked with dark green and silver-white. It blooms in colors ranging from white to reddish-pink to purple in late winter/early spring. Cyclamen coum clumps go dormant in the summer and prefer to be very dry during this rest period. This can be accomplished by planting them under the …
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… Though it prefers shade, it will tolerate full sun if kept constantly moist, and it will grow to a size of 2 feet high to 3 feet wide, quickly forming large colonies. In the fall it turns a delicate yellow. A native to the Midwest, it is best used as a ground cover or an understory. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
