… Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small flowers that appear in spring or early summer are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a … among them can be challenging. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes 20 varieties and more than 300 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is …
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… (Costaceae) that grows in a spiral habit to a height of 4 to 8 feet. Beginning in early April and lasting through autumn, Costus barbatus 'Red Velvet' sends forth blooms in long inflorescences ending in bright red, waxy bracts. Lemon-yellow (and edible) tubular flowers emerge one at a time from between the bracts. Each flower lasts only … to grow throughout the season, reaching a length of 6 to 10 inches. Old bracts die off quickly and new ones replace them throughout the bloom season, giving this plant the illusion of being …
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… each rosette. The dune aloe was discovered in dune vegetation along the coast of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape of South Africa. First described and published in the Journal of the Linnean Society , London, the plant was named by John Gilbert … in 1880 for a Mr. Thrask, about whom nothing is known. Attractive to birds, butterflies, and bees, the dune aloe is deer tolerant. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… of 50 feet with a spread of 35 feet. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's … in well-drained soils. They are not tolerant of salt spray. The national symbol of Canada, and a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States and Canada. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… summer with pale lavender (almost white) flowers. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are common; new introductions abound. Hosta cultivars …
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… for 2008 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. They are actively hybridized for leaf size, shape, color and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 6 feet. Its green leaves can be two feet in diameter. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… for 2012 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… for 2003 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… for 2000 by the American Hosta Growers Association. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they produce flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new introductions abound. Hosta …
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