… This true ginger produces rhizomes similar to those of Canna with foliage that can reach a height of 8 feet, with full sun to partial shade … It has white, red, and yellow blooms from July to November where it is hardy outdoors—the season of bloom can vary in conservatories. The flowers are produced in an ornamental cone-like structure that arises from …
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… The Japanese wood fern is native to the woods and forests of eastern Asia where it thrives in the partial shade and humus-rich forest floor. This fern is also known as the copper shield …
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… This is a ground cover that forms a tight mat 3 inches tall and 18 inches wide. It blooms in spring with spikes of blue flowers that rise above the green foliage. It can be grown in average soil with average moisture in full sun to partial shade and can even tolerate being planted under walnut trees. It can be mowed after …
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… Geum ‘Sangria’ is a member of the Cocktails™ Series bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. It grows 16 – 30 inches tall and blooms in early June to early July with scarlet flowers that face upward. The flowers are semi doubles measuring 1 ¾ …
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… With parents native to Madagascar, Aloe ‘Christmas Carol’ is a small succulent that produces rosettes smaller than 1-foot tall and wide with 6-inch-long leaves. The deep green, lance-shaped leaves have soft but spine-like, vibrant, dark red, raised markings … and along the leaf margin and are stippled with creamy white dots. The flowers, which bloom in fall and winter, are reddish-pink, though their color is often described as orange. This Kelly …
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… ‘Royal Highness’ is another rare hybrid between two genera. Recent research has revealed the parents are Gasteria and Aloe . The Gasteria side of the family tree provides the … tubercles. The Aloe side of the family provides the deep green leaves and the pink shading to green flower color. Both Gasteria and Aloe are native to southern Africa. Tolerant of very dry conditions and varying light levels in winter, they prefer very well- drained soil in full sun. …
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… tail ( Leonotis ocymifolia 'Savannah Sunset') produces bright orange, fuzzy, tubular flowers in whorls from mid-summer through fall. A native of Africa, this plant is not hardy in the Chicago area, but it will provide a colorful annual display if planted in full sun and not overwatered. The flowering stems reach 6 feet in height and the plant will grow to 3 feet in width, so a position at the back of the flower bed or border is most appropriate. …
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… Iris 'Okagami' has white falls with burgundy eyelashes surrounding the yellow signals. The style arms are creamy yellow with a touch of pale lavender. It stands 34 - 36 inches high and blooms in mid season. This is a pseudata iris, a cross between a Japanese iris ( Iris ensata ) and Iris … irises thrive in or near water but also do well in garden conditions. They are attractive to hummingbirds while resistant to deer. Although they are vigorous growers, they are sterile and …
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… Deep red, single flowers feature a small white eye in the center and are produced on disease-resistant plants with glossy deep green leaves. This is … of the famous Carefree Wonder rose; the first of the disease-resistant roses that are so easy to grow, they are referred to as landscape roses. This plant attracts pollinators but is not …
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… Thornless cockspur hawthorn has all the attractive features of the species but without the hazardous thorns. In June, the tree is covered with beautiful clusters of white flowers with a strong fragrance, or … your opinion. The small oblong leaves are glossy and turn red and orange in fall. It will grow to 30 feet, but we have found it makes a nice barrier hedge with its dense branching and takes …
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