… Madagascar Ocotillo is a small tree or large shrub with short, vertically-paired leaves and spiraling rows of spines. Small white male or female flowers emerge near the apex of the stem and are more of a 'plant geek' interest than ornamentally showy. The … If plants of both sexes are present a crop of small nuts may be forthcoming. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Lady fern is a North American native that can tolerate dense shade and rabbits. The twice-pinnate fronds grow 2 to 3 feet in length, with fine teeth on the leaf segments. It can … constantly moist. It should be kept out of the wind to prevent frond breakage. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… white staminal columns. It grows to 8 –12 feet high and blooms from mid summer to fall. It is hardy in zones 5 - 9. Hibiscus syriacus 'Mathilde' is commonly sold under the trademark name BLUSH SATIN. When the species was named syriacus, it was thought to have … native to China and India. Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of Korea. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… ‘Bailmer’ is a deciduous shrub which grows 4-6’ tall. It has mophead flowers which bloom on old wood from June-July and new wood from August through October. Flower color is dependent on the soil in which the hydrangea is planted – blue in acidic soils and rose-pink in alkaline soils … survive better than most Hydrangea macrophylla in Chicago’s harsh winters . Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Blue’ is commonly known as a moss phlox or creeping phlox. It grows only 6 inches high, forming a dense … of deep blue flowers. Plant it in full sun. It is resistant to deer and is hardy in zones 3-9. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some varieties. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Pink’ is commonly known as a moss phlox or creeping phlox. It grows only 6inches high, forming a dense … pink flowers. Plant it in full sun. It is resistant to deer and is hardy in zones 3 - 8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some varieties. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Phlox subulata ‘Snowflake’ is commonly known as a moss phlox or creeping phlox. It grows only 6 inches high, forming a dense … pure white flowers. Plant it in full sun. It is resistant to deer and is hardy in zones 3 -8. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some varieties. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Iris pallida ‘Aurea Variegata’ is pale lavender blue with yellow beards and a sweet fragrance. The flowers measure 3 to 5 inches across and stand 2 to 3 feet tall. The leaves are sword like … The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. The classic ‘Fleur de Lys’ which has been a symbol of royalty throughout history was …
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… The large flowers of hardy waterlily ‘Mayla’ are a very intense fuchsia pink. A very large plant, … the end of a long lax stem floating just above the water surface. In the center of each flower is a cluster of showy stamens. Waterlilies have been cultivated since at least 2000 B.C. and are … full sun to flower and must be anchored in mud as they are not free floating. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… This native of the Caribbean is bat pollinated and so its flower color and fragrance are at their peak at night. … in succession along the length of stem to be followed by large 'dragon fruit'. This species is top grafted onto saguaro relatives at about 4 foot in height where it's naturally sprawling …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
