… Exotically striped leaves in alternating dark and light green are the primary ornamental feature however lavender to purple flowers in cone like structures hidden under the foliage in winter are attractive, if they can be spotted. This plant requires high humidity and moisture retentive acidic soils to thrive. Prone to spider …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of long-tubed white flowers feature pointed petals and are produced in such profusion that the plants resemble a fountain when in flower. Bright blue fruit are surrounded by red, showy bracts to provide interest throughout the year. This nonhardy shrub needs bright light to full sun, well-drained, moisture-retentive soils, and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… New! Savor the tastes of El Salvador and learn to make these thick, filled corn tortillas by hand. Then, … savory fillings like beans, poblanos, and cheese. Endlessly customizable, once you have the basics down, this dish will quickly become a favorite. Hector Pérez, founder/owner, HungryMinds ITW Kitchen …
Type: Item Detail
… Description: Experienced birders may spot this rarely seen grassland species in the Dixon Prairie. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This non-diving duck resembles the green-winged teal in size and behavior. …
Type: Birding
… Description: This duck may be seen on the lakes, but it does not dive. …
Type: Birding
… flowers are larger than other cultivars with disease resistant foliage and literally cover the handsome foliage throughout the warmer months of summer and early fall. The moderate size expands usage to containers in addition to flower beds. Many different species …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… One of the earliest colchicum to come into flower, often in late August. The goblet shaped flowers mature to a flattened star shape. Mostly white flowers (or very pale lilac) with deeper lilac colored tips to the tepals. Plant in full sun in moist but well drained soils among companion plants that can …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ’Regal Shields’ is a new hybrid elephant ear that gets its dramatic coloring from its father, 'Black Velvet', and its upright growing habit and improved cold resistance from its mother, Alocasia odora . The leaves are a deep glossy green suffused with purple on top, and deep dark purple on the … gardens worldwide. As understory plants, they’re happiest in part shade, though Regal Shields is more adaptable than most. Whether in garden soil or in a container, they want consistently …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large royal purple flowers with white throats appear sequentially up the tall spikes about 6 weeks after planting in warm weather. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies and honey bees to the garden. Stake if planted in windy locations and enjoy the flowers in the garden or cut to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
