… One of many spineless prickly pear cactus bred and released by Luther Burbank as cattle forage in the arid Southwest around 1909, minute glocides (very small spines) must be burned off the …
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… Prairie blazing star ( Liatris pycnostachya ) blooms in late summer. A native of the tallgrass prairie, prairie blazing star is distinguished from …
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… Returns' is a light blue violet with a white zone at the center of the falls. It blooms in late spring to early summer on stems that stand 14 inches high bearing up to 3 blooms each. It …
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… to white around the yellow beards. It stands 31 inches high with branched stalks and blooms in early season with a gentle fragrance. It may rebloom. It is an excellent cut flower and is …
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… stem, and each flower lasts for weeks. Moth orchids are very popular and sold by the millions in supermarkets and large retailers. They are easy to take care of, and not as fussy about light …
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… Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was developed at the Chicago Botanic Garden by James Ault, …
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… disease-resistant, making it appropriate for foundation or mass planting, as well as a place in the border. Give it a well-drained, sunny location, and a little fertilizer to kick off the …
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… symmetrical cone over time to 12 feet tall x 8 feet wide (very old plants). Plant this spruce in full sun and with enough space around it to keep neighboring vegetation from shading out some …
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… Manchurian viburnum is native to China. White flowers in May give way to red berries that progress to blue-black and persist. Fall color is red and …
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… Hardiness, fragrance, and flower color are all good reasons to make room for a viburnum in your home landscape. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multistemmed shrubs that are well …
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