… grex of rhododendrons. The leaves change from deep green to a mahogany color in late fall and, in a mild winter, will remain on the plants until spring. P.J.M. rhododendrons are among the most reliable and commonly sold rhododendrons in the Chicago area. Like other rhododendrons, this cultivar … become well-established. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… grown mostly for the attractive leaves that have a sharp fragrance reminiscent of pine, lemon and roses. The cultivar 'Gro-Low' was developed by Synnestvedt Nursery, which was in Glenview, … low hedge for defining spaces or filling in a corner. Fragrant sumac is tolerant of dry soils and some shade once established. It is actually related to poison ivy, but most people are not … when pruning is not a bad idea. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… panicles of bloom on deep red stems are born well above the mounded foliage. They open pink, and mature to a rosy red, sometimes giving a two-tone effect on the plant In the shade garden, … feet long, giving them the visual impact of a tropical. Yes, they do bloom, but not profusely and not reliably, at least in our climate. The main drama's in the foliage. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… continuing sporadically until a hard frost. The buds are deep apricot, opening to an apricot-and-gold blend. As they age, they become larger, fading to white with pale yellow bases. This … to grow. It produces small thorns along the flowering stems. The red rose hips are decorative and relished by birds. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… delicate, white flowers with contrasting orange anthers. The blooms are small, unspotted, and downfacing with recurved petals forming Turk's caps. When established, the stems stand 4 to 5 feet high with whorled leaves and as many as 20 or 30 blooms on a single stem. Martagon lilies are native to Europe where they … are they 2 different species? Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… can be grown in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, planted about 3” deep and 3” apart in fall. The ground should be kept moist during the spring growing season; watering … go dormant in summer. In autumn, new leaves will appear. Naturalizes by both bulb offsets and may self-seed. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The orange corona segments are clustered among the center whorl of petals. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own … grew up around the pool. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… foliage plants that make good house or office plants. They do well in partly shady conditions and aren't fussy about watering or soil. One good watering a week should be fine for a plant in a … flowers that may appear are fragrant. Its partner 'Congo Rojo' produces red petioles and reddish new leaves. One caution: philodendrons should be kept away from pets, as they are toxic. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The cultivar Butter & Sugar has creamy white standards and pale butter yellow falls. It blooms in June and may rebloom. It stands 28 inches high with thin, grass-like foliage that remains a highlight … adaptation of the iris flower. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… The cultivar 'Careless Sally' has ruffled petals in a lovely blend of rose, blue, and lavender with a yellow blotch at the base of the falls . The stalks stand 2 feet tall with 3 to 5 blooms on each stalk . It blooms in mid season and may rebloom . The thin, grass like foliage remains a highlight throughout the summer . … by the American Iris Society. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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