… silvery pink or silvery mauve flower heads that appear in late summer. This plant can grow to 7 feet in height although 5 feet is more common, and about 3-4 feet in width. This plant is popular with pollinators and is not attractive to deer. Because of its height this plant is suited to the back of a herbaceous border or could be an unusual screen or hedge. …
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… of pastels from light green through yellow and soft pink (colors change as they age). Native to rocky hillsides in Iran and Turkmenistan, the plants are adapted to begin growth early in spring — when moisture from winter rains or snow is still available — … their life cycle before the heat of summer parches the landscape. Fritillaria was given to the genus because the dried seedpods are shaped like a dice box Frittilus of yesteryear (Roman …
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… will produce flowers all season long. It prefers partial, but not full shade, and will mature to a leafy mound about 10 inches tall and 30 inches wide. The flowers will increase the height to 24 inches and the scapes are full and wide. Introduced by Walters Gardens in 2016. Resistant to deer, attracts hummingbirds and bees. Lovely in containers, perennial borders and as a …
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… Hyacinthoides hispanica ‘Excelsior’ produces 13 to 15 hanging, bell-shaped flowers of deep blue in late spring to early summer. This species is native to the moist woodlands of Spain, Portugal, and northwestern Africa, and it thrives under similar …
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… greentip Natal lily ( Clivia nobilis ) glow bright orange. Each stalk bears an umbel of 20 to 60 flowers that fade to pale green tips. When grown from seed, this species takes at least 6 years or more to flower, but each plant can live many decades. Clivia nobilis was named in 1928 in honor of the …
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… Earth Stars are terrestrial bromeliads native to the rainforests of eastern Brazil where they grow on the forest floor. Black Mystic has long … Each leaf has silvery bands which result in a highly dramatic appearance that has been likened to a pheasant leaf or a spider's web. Earth stars require bright indirect light, consistently … are not hardy in Chicago, but can be overwintered in a bright location with special attention to their watering and humidity needs. …
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… is a soft lime yellow tall bearded iris with ruffled petals. The centers of the falls fade to white around the yellow beards. It stands 31 inches high with branched stalks and blooms in … with a gentle fragrance. It may rebloom. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. Iris is the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The classic 'Fleur de …
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… shaded conditions. Well drained soils are a must, leading gardeners in early China and Japan to grow it along the rooflines of their homes or on top of their masonry walls. The dried and powdered rhizomes were used to make the white powder traditionally used to create the perfectly white facial features of Japanese and Chinese ladies. …
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… spectabilis 'Alba' is a white flowered form of Lamprocapnos spectabilis . which is native to Japan. It grows 2 – 3 feet tall and blooms in late spring with white flowers. The flowers are … of a drop of blood and gives the plant the name “bleeding heart. The plant is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resistant to deer and rabbits. It is hardy in zones 3 – 9. …
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… Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Valentine'. It grows 16 -18 inches tall and blooms in late spring to early summer. The heart shaped flowers are cherry red and hang from long, arching leafless … the name “bleeding heart”. The foliage is gray green and fernlike. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies while resistant to deer and rabbits. The plant is hardy in zones 3 – 8. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
