… 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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 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. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Irises in the reticulata group grow from bulbs and are among the earliest of all flowers to bloom in the Midwest. Iris 'Joyce', only about 5 inches tall, produces royal-blue flowers in … lower three petals have a contrasting yellow splotch at the base. Reticulata irises produce 3 to 4 stiffly upright linear leaves. By mid-summer the leaves die back to the ground. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This bulb grows to a height of 8 inches with partial shade to full shade and moist soil conditions. It has white blooms in May and June and belongs in a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This specimen cactus grows up to 2 feet in height with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In mid winter it produces attractive yellow …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This evergreen vine grows to a height of 20 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has white and purple blooms in July and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This low-growing evergreen shrub needs full sun and moderate soil conditions to reach a maximum height of 6 inches. It is a specimen as a ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This low-growing evergreen shrub needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a maximum height of 1 foot. It is a specimen as a ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
