… is bat pollinated and so its flower color and fragrance are at their peak at night. White to yellow flowers are borne in succession along the length of stem to be followed by large 'dragon fruit'. This species is top grafted onto saguaro relatives at … effect. Plant in full sun, very well drained and low nutrition soils and stake as needed to direct the sprawling stems. …
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… stoloniferous, evergreen shrub that reaches 1 foot tall and spreads by underground stems to form an attractive ground cover. The toothed, bluish-green leaves resemble holly and turn purplish in winter. Deep yellow flowers appear from March to April and are followed by small clusters of grape-like, dark bluish-purple, sour berries that can be used in jellies. The stem wood is yellow and was used by Native Americans to produce yellow dyes and a bitter tonic. …
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… an upside down bunch of grapes, hence the name Grape Hyacinth. A single bulb may produce up to 3 scapes and a single scape will have more than 20 flowers. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is resistant to deer and is hardy in zones 4 – 8. 'Valerie Finnis' is a cultivar, the species originates from …
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… of golden stamens is the key feature of this cultivar. The stems are strong and do not need to be staked. This 1928 hybrid has stood the test of time due to a unique tolerance of warmer winters that makes it a favorite in southern and northern gardens alike. It matures at a height of 31 inches if grown in full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has a faint fragrance, at best. …
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… cottonwood ( Populus deltoides 'Siouxland') is a deciduous pyramid-shaped tree that grows to 70 feet tall and 40 feet wide. A fast-growing tree with heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in the fall, it is a male cultivar and does not produce the cottony seedpods common to other poplars. A messy tree with soft lightweight wood that breaks easily in storms, it can also be susceptible to canker. Cottonless cottonwood is best planted on large properties or in parks in moist soil …
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… Fully doubled flowers in shades of white and cream trending to darker pastels at the petals edges are produced in spring and early summer on this nonhardy … bulb. Plant them in full sun after the danger of hard frosts has passed and water well to establish the finger-like roots. Deadhead flowers to encourage repeat bloom but once the high heat of summer arrives, they will be going dormant. …
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… This cultivar can grow to a large shrub when mature (up to 50‘ in height with a 40’ spread). Female plants produce red, fleshy, single-seeded fruit … English yews ( T. baccata ). It prefers average, medium moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, but can tolerate a wide range of soils as long as drainage is good. It can also …
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… that can be grown as as an annual in the Chicago region. It's orange flowers bloom in spring to early summer in full-sun to partial shade. …
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… This clump-forming bulb grows to a height of 20 inches with full sun and dry soil conditions. It has blue blooms in July and August. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
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… This low-growing perennial is native to tropical Asia and Australia. It needs full sun and moist soil conditions. From March to August it produces white flowers. It can be used in a summer border. …
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