… that include 15 colors, 20 forms, and nine flower sizes. Sizes range from "mignon,"which is 2 inches or less, to "giant," which exceeds 10 inches. Examples of forms are anemone-flowered, …
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… of all of the Colchicum cultivars. The colors lighten up toward the center of the flower. It is typically one of the first of the Colchicum to flower, sometimes as early as late August. …
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… to pale lilac with a distinctive white cup. Introduced to science by M. Leichtlin in 1890. It is close in appearance to Colchicum speciosum but differs in the flowers being broadly …
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… northern Turkey, Iran, and the Caucasus region. Another characteristic of the species is its hairless leaves (produced in spring). Plant in full sun and moist but well-drained soils, …
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… Cedar of Lebanon is the hardiest of the true Cedars and could potentially survive Chicago winters in a protected …
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… color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
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… color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
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… color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
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… Raspberry Wine beebalm grows to about 4 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. As part of a multi-year evaluation of beebalms held at the Chicago Botanic … of flowers bloom in mid summer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and …
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… cultivar Waldtraut produces masses of bronze-orange flowers splashed with yellow. The nectar is prized by bees and butterflies. Flowering begins in very late summer and can continue until …
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