… that may vary considerably in color from yellow-apricot to burnt-orange brown. Because of this significant variation in color, African Queen is often sold as African Queen Group. The flowers are trumpet shaped, fragrant, and quite large, measuring 6 to 8 inches long. The …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… szovitsianum has straw colored pendant flowers with recurved petals and a strong fragrance. The stems of a well established plant stand 5 feet tall with as many as 16 downfacing flowers on each. Lilium szovitsianum is native to the Caucaus region and the southern shores of the Black Sea where it grows in wooded clearings. The grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will do well in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Eckespoint® Primero™ poinsettia ( Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Red Glitter') is a member of the Jingle Bell group, which display deep red bracts randomly punctuated by white spots and … or pink. Growers using more than one cutting per pot closely examine the leaf petioles of this cultivar at the time of planting (when the leaves are still green). Leaf petioles — the stem …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: A loud and large flycatcher, this bird is most likely to be seen nesting in the McDonald Woods or in the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This large owl is commonly seen at the Garden as it nests in old hawk nests in the McDonald Woods or other wooded areas. …
Type: Birding
… PINKY BELLS abelia is a small shrub with arching twigs covered in dainty, glossy opposite leaves that are sharply pointed. It has larger flowers and a more compact habit than the older varieties. The new leaves are red and become dark green with age. This glossy abelia produces terminal sprays of small, tubular, pale pink flowers on new growth. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Missouri black-eyed Susan is a wildflower native to the Ozark region of Missouri where it spreads to form large colonies. It reaches 2 – 3 feet tall … wild, it can also be grown in the home garden and does not spread aggressively. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… bright yellow centers throughout fall on narrowly upright plants. Almost black stems support the dark green leaves, making this cultivar easy to identify in a crowd of asters. Butterflies, honeybees, etc. can't resist … in moderately moist soils. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Fantasy mock orange bears large fragrant double white flowers in May to June and reblooms in the late summer to fall. It is a medium-sized deciduous shrub, growing to about six feet in height and about five feet in width with gently arching branches. While this shrub is adaptable to a range of conditions, it prefers sunny locations and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Iris 'Kinshikou' is a pseudata iris with a lovely blend of unusual colors. The falls are a soft rose over yellow creating an almost peach effect. The style arms and the … they are vigorous growers, they are sterile and will not spread in waterways. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
